2024 USA Indoor Teams - Player Invites
The 2024 USA Indoor Teams - Player invites have begun, USA Indoor Lacrosse will identify the top tier players eligible for each level . Players will receive an invitation to the USA Indoor Lacrosse Training / Combine for their level. Once a player accepts the invitation by registering for their level (U21M, U21W, U18 and U16), they will have secured a spot for the Training. Each Training Camp will have a limited number of spots available, once the maximum number is reached all invites and registration will be ended. For more information go to: Becoming a USA Indoor Lacrosse Player.
US indoor Lacrosse will accept applications for review from players not previously identified for evaluation and invite - to apply go to: Apply Here
About USIL Inc.
As a company for the sport of Lacrosse in the United States, US Indoor Lacrosse is an organization that promotes the culture of Indoor Lacrosse by creating opportunities for lacrosse players, teams, coaches and referees of all backgrounds to participate in the sport, through National events, clubs, local events and education.
To learn more about the organization, please visit its website at www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
* NOTE: USA INDOOR LACROSSE is an independent organization and is NOT associated with USA Lacrosse or their Member Associations:
UNITED STATES MAKES HISTORY WITH
FIRST GOLD MEDAL WIN OVER CANADA
The 2023 USA Indoor Junior Team made history on Saturday night, defeating Canada by a score of 10-7 in the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Led by Head Coach Oliver Marti, Defense Coach Andy Ogilvie and Offense Coach John Kibride; “whether it is on the turf or in the locker room, effective coaches need to understand the strategies to turn a group of individuals into a cohesive and successful team. Successful teams have distinct characteristics such as shared leadership, responsibility, accountability to the group, and shared goals. To understand this sense of shared vision and teamwork, one only needs to look to the leadership of our coaching staff, True Gold Medal winners.“ stated GM Graham D’Alvia.
Goalie Jackson Curtis (Lewis) of the United States was awarded Player of the Game for the USA. He finished the night with 36 saves and a .829 overall save percentage.
The USA outshot Canada 60-43. Ryan Colsey (UVA) finished the game with a hat trick, Joe DeGrasse (Tufts) 2, Riley Strub (Salisbury), Tate Watts (Tampa), Marco Firmender (UPenn), Cooper DeMallie (Middlebury) and Spencer Vandenberg (Lynchburg) all had one.
All world team players for the USA include Goalie Jackson Curtis, Forward Ryan Colsey, Defense Jason Piechota (Notre Dame).
About USIL Inc.
As a company for the sport of Lacrosse in the United States, US Indoor Lacrosse is an organization that promotes the culture of Indoor Lacrosse by creating opportunities for lacrosse players, teams, coaches and referees of all backgrounds to participate in the sport, through National events, clubs, local events and education.
To learn more about the organization, please visit its website at www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
US Indoor Lacrosse announced John Kilbride as the Offensive Coach of the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Team
New York, NY -- US Indoor Lacrosse announced John Kilbride as the Offensive Coach of the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Team, which will compete in the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in the SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, Canada, August 7-12, 2023.
“We are very excited to announce John Kilbride as the Offensive Coach for the USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Team. John is one of the best lacrosse players to ever come out of Calgary, his playing career speaks for itself. He has spent the last 30-plus years playing and coaching lacrosse at virtually every elite level, including Junior A, Senior A, National Field Level, and the NLL. I am confident, combined with his leadership and management skills, coaching beside Head Coach Marti, he will help lead this year's team to our goal of winning the Gold Medal," said USIL President Graham D'Alvia.
It’s been over 30 years since Marti and Kilbride competed for two Minto Cup Championships as members of the JrA Richmond Outlaws, among the top BCJALL JrA teams assembled. “John Kilbride’s offensive prowess helped redefine what was possible with deceptive stick skills. Long before around the world, behind the back and masterful fakes were popular, these were a routine part of his play. I’m excited to rejoin John, this time coaching alongside him,” said Head Coach Oliver Marti.
About John Kilbride: Kilbride, is one of the most accomplished Lacrosse players to come out of Western Canada. He played Jr A with the Richmond Outlaws, serving as Captain from 1989-1991. Professionally, John was drafted 2nd overall in the Sr A WLA draft in 1992, where he played for the Sr A Salmonbellies and Sr A Burrards in 1992-95 and 2000 before playing in the NLL for the Calgary Roughnecks from 2001-2005. Kilbride also played Calgary Field lacrosse, playing in multiple Canadian Field Lacrosse championships (Ross & Victory Cups) and winning numerous bronze, silver, and a gold medal. He has proven to be not only an excellent talent in the game of lacrosse, but also a superb student of the game. John was a co-founder of the Jr A Mountaineers and served as their Head Coach from 2006 - 2010. He currently serves as the Head Coach and GM for the Sr B Mounties.
About USIL Inc.
As a company for the sport of Lacrosse in the United States, US Indoor Lacrosse is an organization that promotes the culture of Indoor Lacrosse by creating opportunities for lacrosse players, teams, coaches and referees of all backgrounds to participate in the sport, through National events, clubs, local events and education.
To learn more about the organization, please visit its website at www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
US Indoor Lacrosse has announced Andy Ogilvie to the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Team Staff
New York, NY. -- US Indoor Lacrosse has announced Andy Ogilvie to the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Team Staff. Ogilvie will be working with Head Coach Oliver Marti and staff in preparation for the 2023 World Junior Lacrosse Championships in Saskatoon, Canada.
"I am honored to be named to the coaching staff for the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Team. I am excited to get the process started," said Ogilvie. "We have an impressive pool of players and I'm looking forward to competing for the gold medal."
Ogilvie will help lead the U21 USA Indoor Team that will compete in the International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) World Junior Lacrosse Championship - August 7-12, 2023.
"Andy Ogilvie is the right man to help lead the team to victory. His professional record speaks for itself. His loyalty and commitment to the game is more than self-evident and his success as a leader of men is a part of who he is," said USIL President and General Manager Graham D'Alvia. "I am excited and look forward to the process of building a championship team with Andy."
It’s been almost 30 years since Marti and Ogilvie competed for a Mann Cup as members of the New Westminster Salmonbellies and won the bronze as teammates on the Canadian Men’s Field Lacrosse team at the World Championships in Manchester. “There are none better than Ogs, as a player and person. These young men are incredibly fortunate to have him as a coach,” said Head Coach Oliver Marti.
About Andy Ogilvie: Ogilvie is an accomplished Lacrosse player, considered to be one of the sport’s best ever. Ogilvie had a successful junior playing career first playing Junior B with Ennismore then progressing to Junior A with Peterborough winning two Minto Cups, in 1983 and again in 1986. Ogilvie then headed to western Canada to play Senior A lacrosse in the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA). It is here where he was part of the team that won the Mann Cup three times 1989 and 1991 with the New Westminster Salmonbellies and in 2001 with the Coquitlam Adanacs, in 2001 he was named Mann Cup MVP.
Professionally, Ogilvie had a successful 9-year NLL playing career where he played for the Buffalo Bandits, Vancouver Ravens, and Calgary Roughnecks.
Internationally, Ogilvie won gold at the 2003 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship and bronze at the 1994 FIL World Field Lacrosse Championships. In 2021-2022, Ogilvie was the Head Coach of the Australia Junior Box Lacrosse, competing in the IIJL 2022 WJLC.
About USA Indoor Lacrosse
About USIL Inc.
As a company for the sport of Lacrosse in the United States, US Indoor Lacrosse is an organization that promotes the culture of Indoor Lacrosse by creating opportunities for lacrosse players, teams, coaches and referees of all backgrounds to participate in the sport, through National events, clubs, local events and education. To learn more about the organization, please visit its website at www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
Oliver Marti named Head Coach for the 2023 USA Junior Indoor Team
New York, NY -- US Indoor Lacrosse announced Oliver Marti as the Head Coach of the 2023 USA U21 Indoor Team which will compete in the 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. Marti is an owner and CEO of the NLL Albany FireWolves and founder of the Connecticut Collegiate Box Lacrosse League; he is a former Team Canada and NLL player.
Marti began playing box lacrosse at the age of 5 in British Columbia, Canada culminating in two Minto Cup appearances with the Jr A Richmond Outlaws in ’89 & ’90 and a Mann Cup appearance with New Westminster Salmonbellies of the Western Lacrosse Association in 1992. As a member of the Brown Bears men’s lacrosse team from 1991 to 1993, he set NCAA records for most goals in a game and ranks fifth all time in average goals per game in a career. He led the Bears and Ivy Leagues in scoring in each of his playing seasons, won an Ivy League Championship in 1991 and is a member of the Brown Hall of Fame as a member of the 1991 undefeated Brown Bears. In 1993, Oliver was drafted by the New York Saints of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL) now known as the NLL. Marti was a member of the 1994 Canadian National Field Lacrosse team that won Bronze in Manchester England, where he was awarded MVP in the bronze medal game after defeating England 25-10.
In 2022, Marti became the Head Coach of the 2022 USA U21 Indoor Team. Under his leadership the team took bronze beating Israel 15-3 at the 2022 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Winnipeg, Canada. Importantly, both games against the Canadians and Haudenosaunee were decided by a couple goals late in the fourth quarters, symbolizing the progress the US has made in the indoor game against these powerhouses.
“We are very excited to announce Oliver Marti as Head Coach of the USA Junior Indoor Team for 2023 and continuing as Director of Player Development for US Indoor Lacrosse. Oliver’s passion for the game of lacrosse and the development of players is unmatched. He brings a wealth of box lacrosse knowledge and a keen ability to recruit and evaluate talent for the USA Indoor Lacrosse Teams. Oliver’s role with US Indoor will be critical in recruiting and developing a competitive roster for all of the IIJL World Lacrosse Championships”, said President of US Indoor Lacrosse Graham D'Alvia.
The 2023 IIJL World Junior Indoor Lacrosse Championship will take place at the SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, Canada on August 7-12th, 2023, featuring teams representing Australia, Canada, Iroquois, Israel, Scotland, Ireland and the United States.
For more information on USIL USA Junior Indoor Team, visit: http://www.usindoorlacrosse.org
For more information on the Albany FireWolves. visit: https://albanyfirewolves.com/
About USIL Inc.
As a company for the sport of Lacrosse in the United States, US Indoor Lacrosse is an organization that promotes the culture of Indoor Lacrosse by creating opportunities for lacrosse players, teams, coaches and referees of all backgrounds to participate in the sport, through National events, clubs, local events and education.
To learn more about the organization, please visit its website at www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
