Wed Mar 17 2021 | Meg Decker | College
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
This story initially appeared on Behind the Whistle, the official blog of the IWLCA, and is being republished with permission from the organization. Meg Decker is the head coach at the University of Hartford.
Many coaches are looking at the lack of diversity and have grown aware of the need for inclusion in our sport. We are finally accepting that it is something
WE can change, and it is a beautiful thing to watch.
Even though all these lightbulbs are going off and blinders are being removed, there is a painful disparity happening right under our noses as in-person recruiting continues to be postponed. The players we need to be seeing to truly change our sport may not have access to film or coaches who can help them at least not lacrosse club coaches. Our ability to intentionally recruit is being restricted, and the disparity is increasing between those with access to resources and support