August 21, 2002: This week, Seattle Junior Hockey Association invited Nate Lazenga out to introduce the sport of lacrosse to a group of young hockey players. The hockey players were participating in the Pacific Challenge Hockey College, a weeklong hockey camp. The players were both male and female and ranged in age from 9 to 14. Only a few young players had any previous lacrosse experience, this was a great opportunity to reach players of a similar sport. Basic skills were introduced to the players, such as cradling, catching, passing, shooting, dodging, and one on one defense. By the end of the 3-day clinic, there was a 4 on 4, low-contact, scrimmage.

The players had a great time and there were many questions on how to get involved and play on local lacrosse teams. Hopefully, this clinic will increase the growing popularity of lacrosse even further in the Puget Sound area, and the Seattle Junior Hockey Association and the lacrosse community can build a future alliance, growing from each other�s success.