Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse

Name

Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse

Legal name

Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse

Website

https://massyouthlax.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Leagues

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Child and Youth Services (62411), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Youth lacrosse leagues
• Community youth sports
• Coaching certification programs
• Lacrosse officials training
• Youth athletic programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Program Fees: MYL collects membership fees from town programs to fund league operations, coaching education, official training, and administrative costs.
2. Jamboree Event Sponsorship: Event sponsors and partners contribute over a third of the total event operating budget for the annual June Jamboree, which is the largest youth lacrosse event in the USA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates community-based youth lacrosse leagues and programs for boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 across 150+ towns/cities in eastern and central Massachusetts. The organization runs the MYL Classic League (equal playing time, no A/B teams, no standings or playoffs) and the MYL Select League (supplementary competitive play), along with coaching education and certification, officials training, Positive Coaching Alliance partnership programs, and the annual Mass Youth Lax Jamboree — the largest youth lacrosse event in the USA.

Product overview

Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth sports organization operating two interconnected league programs: the MYL Classic League (primary community-based recreational lacrosse with equal playing time and no competitive tiers) and the MYL Select League (supplementary competitive opportunity for Classic participants). The organization also hosts the annual Mass Youth Lax Jamboree, the largest youth lacrosse event in the USA. Supporting services include coaching education and certification, Positive Coaching Alliance partnership programs, and officials training and coordination across six geographic regions serving 150+ towns with over 15,000 players.

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Products and services

• MYL Classic League Community-based youth lacrosse league with equal playing time for all participants, evenly balanced teams by grade/age/skill, and local game schedules. Features Level 78 (7th & 8th graders), 56 (5th & 6th graders), 34 (3rd & 4th graders) & 12 (1st & 2nd graders). No A/B or stacked teams, no standings or playoffs. For youth players in grades 1-8 in eastern and central Massachusetts.
• MYL Select League Additional community-based playing opportunity for players who also participate in MYL Classic league. Features division standings, playoffs, championships, and single-grade All-Star games. Open to MYL Classic participants.
• Mass Youth Lax Jamboree Annual end-of-season event held each June at multiple venues, recognized as the largest youth lacrosse event in the USA with over 600 teams and 15,000 players, coaches, and fans participating. Event sponsors and partners contribute over a third of the total event operating budget.
• Coaching Education and Certification MYL-funded coaching education, certification, and online training for all member program coaches and town leaders, including partner-led and integrated coaching clinics with mandatory recertification every two years. For 2,500+ active MYL certified volunteer coaches.
• Officials Training and Coordination MYL-funded and coordinated officials training, certification, and recertification in partnership with EMLOA/EMWLUA, including game scheduling for 5,000+ games each season, Regional Referee Coordinators, and AO support resources across six geographic regions.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dick's Sporting GoodscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDick's Sporting Goods is a sponsor of Mass Youth Lacrosse. As a sponsor, they contribute to supporting youth lacrosse programs and helping keep member fees low for participating families.
• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYL funds and organizes a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance for workshops and online Coach, Parent, and Player courses. This partnership provides training resources for all MYL stakeholders focused on positive youth sports culture.
• EMLOA/EMWLUAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMYL contracts with Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Officials Association (EMLOA) and Eastern Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse Umpires Association (EMWLUA) to contract ref assignors, schedule game officials, and train/certify all MYL Area Officials and Junior Officials each spring.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Long Island Youth Lacrosse: Regional community-based youth lacrosse organization serving Long Island towns. Comparable to MYL as a similarly structured youth league network — town-based teams, volunteer coaches, equal-play emphasis — in a different geographic market.
• Little League International: 501(c)(3) non-profit that organizes community-based youth baseball and softball leagues. Directly comparable to MYL as a similarly structured, volunteer-led, community-based youth sports league federation with town program membership and equal-play philosophies.
• Babe Ruth League: 501(c)(3) non-profit youth baseball and softball organization with community-based leagues for ages 4–18. Directly comparable to MYL as a volunteer-driven, locally organized youth sports federation operating across many towns/regions with structured competitive play.
• American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): 501(c)(3) non-profit youth soccer organization. Directly comparable to MYL in operating model — volunteer-run, region-based, community-tied youth leagues with a stated philosophy of inclusive participation and player development over elite selection.
• Pop Warner Little Scholars: 501(c)(3) non-profit youth football and cheerleading organization. Comparable to MYL as a volunteer-led, community-based youth sports league with member programs, regional structure, and an explicit focus on character development alongside athletic participation.

Emerging players

• True Lacrosse: Club and travel lacrosse program operating in multiple states with year-round training, showcases, and recruiting exposure. Comparable to MYL as a youth lacrosse provider targeting higher-skill, competitive players — overlapping most directly with MYL's Select league.

Broad incumbents

• US Lacrosse: National governing body for lacrosse in the U.S. and a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Comparable as the umbrella non-profit organization setting standards, certifying coaches/officials, and supporting youth lacrosse nationwide — overlapping with MYL's mission and community-based philosophy at a national scale.
• Amateur Athletic Union (AAU): Multi-sport non-profit amateur sports organization offering youth leagues, tournaments, and clinics across many disciplines. Comparable to MYL as a larger umbrella for youth amateur competition, though it operates across many sports rather than specializing in lacrosse.
• USA Hockey: National governing body for amateur ice hockey in the U.S. Comparable to MYL as a national non-profit that organizes youth amateur hockey through local associations and certified coaching programs, scaled far beyond MYL's regional footprint.

Others

• Positive Coaching Alliance: 501(c)(3) non-profit that partners with youth sports organizations to deliver coaching, parent, and player workshops. Directly comparable to MYL through their core PCA partnership but functions as an enabling/training partner rather than a league competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MassYouthLax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massyouthlax

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