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LFA Boys Lacrosse Program Updates
Over the past couple of months, Lou Fusz Athletic Lacrosse has been analyzing the structure, development model, and staffing within the program. The program is thrilled to announce some changes to our boys high school leadership team, more information on high school tryouts, and invite everyone to the upcoming LFA Lacrosse Open House on January…
Read MoreYoung Athlete Center’s Winter Recovery Tips
St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Young Athlete Center is the official medical provider for Lou Fusz Athletic. The athletic trainers from the Young Athlete Center provide resources, injury prevention programs, and medical support for all LFA athletes. Athletic trainers are on site at the Lou Fusz Athletic training center Monday – Thursday. Off-Season Recovery During the…
Read MoreRehabilitation Considerations for Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries among athletes. In fact, the ankle joint accounts for about 1/3rd of all sport-related injuries. 1 in 5 individuals who are physically active will sustain a lateral ankle sprain, which is when the foot turns in and the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are…
Read MoreLFA Flag Football Transition
When Lou Fusz Athletic expanded in 2018 to offer tackle football, the club began with the same principles of Respect / Hard Work / Enjoyment / Excellence / Progress that help guide the club’s vision. Lou Fusz Athletic strives to provide a first-class youth development experience for every player and family associated with the Club.…
Read MoreLou Fusz Athletic Golf Scramble 2023
The 2023 Lou Fusz Athletic Golf Scramble is right around the corner and you’re invited to attend! This year’s event marks the sixth annual LFA Golf Scramble, which continues to foster the growth of Lou Fusz Athletic and youth sports in the St. Louis community. This year, Lou Fusz Athletic and its staff strives to…
Read MoreGirls Academy League National Champions
It was a game several years in the making. On Sunday, July 9th at the Lou Fusz Athletic Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, Coach Lindsey Bryant’s LFA 2007 Girls Academy team suited up for one of the biggest games of their soccer career: the Girls Academy League U-16 National Championship. After consecutive years of advancing…
Read MoreLFA Secures First Win in Inaugural WPSL Season
Lou Fusz Athletic WPSL had an action-packed weekend as they hosted back-to-back home games, securing four points on the weekend with one tie and one win. Friday Game Recap On Friday, June 2nd, LFA opened the weekend with the first home game of the season against cross-town competition, Saint Louis Scott Gallagher WPSL (1-0-2). The…
Read MoreLFA Opens Inaugural WPSL season
Lou Fusz Athletic opened its inaugural Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season this past weekend with a set of Kansas City opponents. After an undefeated campaign last summer in the WPSL U21 league, the LFA roster consisting of 37 NCAA Student-Athletes and 27 LFA homegrown players, looks to make a name for themselves in the…
Read MoreLou Fusz Athletic Welcomes GA Rising & MLS Next Managers
Official Hiring Announcement Lou Fusz Athletic is excited to announce the hiring of both Madeline Wood and Baggio Husidic. Wood will manage the LFA Girls Academy Rising platform, while Husidic will manage the LFA MLS Next full pathway platform heading into the 2023-2024 soccer season. “We are always searching for qualified coaches to add to…
Read MoreLFA Granted Full MLS Next Player Pathway Extension
Official 2023-2024 Extension Lou Fusz Athletic will officially be expanding it’s participation in Major League Soccer’s Youth Development League, MLS Next. LFA and it’s teams will now compete in a full MLS Next Player Pathway for the 2023-2024 season. In the decision-making process for extension clubs, MLS Next evaluates several factors including leadership, club environment,…
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