Testimonials

“The coaches are great and the girls seem to really enjoy Lacrosse. I am very glad that IGLA came to Palatine so my daughter could sign up. It is nice that the girls get equal amounts of time to play so they are not left out and they get the opportunity to play all positions.” Palatine parent

"Thank you all for making Sammi's first Lacrosse session so awesome. The coaches were really great as well. I enjoyed watching the practices and the games were very interesting, love the pace!" Corrine W., Palatine parent

“Jane loved trying out lacrosse. Thanks for the nice instruction - it was nice for beginners!”

“This program was a great positive influence for my Middle School daughter. The coaches promoted self confidence and allowed play time for everyone.”

"IGLA is a fantastic league with great dedicated coaches."

"IGLA has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. We chose lacrosse when our registration for a soccer team fell through at the last minute. We are so happy that soccer didn't work out because my daughter loves lacrosse. She has had an incredible experience with her team, coaches and director. The sport itself is incredibly fun to play and to watch. The sportsmanship and principles IGLA is based on are great skill builders for young girls. I am looking forward to see what each season brings as my daughter progresses and becomes a better player.” Patti C, Naperville

"My daughter had a very positive experience with IGLA. She was a first time player, learned a lot and improved throughout the season. Communication from the Director and coach were very good. She will definitely be playing in the Spring.” Julie Thornton, Barrington

“IGLA has been an exceptional experience for my daughter. We are a new family to the sport. The engaged coaches, the focus on development and the commitment of the organization have all played a role in lacrosse becoming one of my daughter's favorite sports. Her passion for lacrosse just keeps growing and growing. I give IGLA and her coaching staff credit for this positive experience.”

"This was my daughters first time trying a sport and she really enjoyed Lacrosse. I think she has a future in this and with the league. They made her feel very comfortable and cheered her on.” Julie K.

"If it hadn't been for my daughter’s coaches, she would have never started playing goalie. And now after 2 years of being goalie we owe it all to her coaches."  Northbrook/Glenview parent

“Our family found IGLA to be excellent. They introduced our daughters to a new sport, including all of the skills and new rules, in a way that was very fun. The program was organized, well run and communication was always clear. You can tell that the coaches and program leaders love lacrosse and enjoy "spreading" the knowledge and joy of the sport.”

"A well run friendly organization for girls of all ages and abilities where they make learning lacrosse fun.” Mark F., Park Ridge

"IGLA has provided my girls with great coaching and the chance to learn and play lacrosse at high levels." Liz O., Wilmette parent

"Wow! What a great first season for our 10-year-old. She was smiling ear-to-ear after every practice and is very excited about her "new" sport! She'll be back for more! Thank you for offering this opportunity to our local girls." Wilmette parent

"IGLA is a positive experience for girls. Excellent teaching of lacrosse and sportsmanship. We highly recommend IGLA." Doug and Holly B., Park Ridge parents

"This season was my daughter's first exposure to girls lacrosse and she had the best time this season.  I can't say enough how much we appreciated your support and encouragement throughout the season. Thank you all for a memorable season, and the opportunity for Nicole to try something new. She is looking forward to playing more lacrosse." Lake Zurich parent

"IGLA and its coaching staff have provided my daughter with tremendous lacrosse development and passed on a true passion for the game. It was been a remarkable experience. " Rose L., Hinsdale parent

"My daughter's first experience with lacrosse was through IGLA, we could not have asked for a better program. They encouraged, instructed and cheered all of the girls on each week." Hinsdale parent

"IGLA provides a great environment for girls to learn and play lacrosse! We've been participating the last 5 years and we love it! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to give lacrosse a try!" Hinsdale parent

"IGLA was a wonderful introduction to lacrosse to our family. My daughter not only really enjoys the game, but looks forward to meeting up with her team for practices and games. Her team is her set of lacrosse friends."  Evanston parent

"Of all the activities and sports my kids have participated in, IGLA has been the best experience we've had to date - great communication and organization for the parents, great guidance and support for the coaches, and a fun and relaxed learning environment for my daughter. We look forward to many seasons to come!" Mandy and Jon C., Glenview

"My daughter had a great experience learning and playing lacrosse this season. With the guidance and encouragement of her coaches she really blossomed and learned to push her self as an athlete." Rachel R., Evanston parent

"My daughter went from not knowing what lacrosse was to cradleing and marking up like a pro! She was so proud of her team! Michaela would take any chance she had to play catch with her stick and ball." Evergreen Park parent

"Every girl plays, every girl learns lacrosse, and everyone has a lot of fun! A great introduction to a fantastic sport, perfect for girls at any age to jump into the game of lacrosse." Elmhurst 7th/8th parent

"IGLA Chicago was a wonderful postive experience for my daughter who was new to the game of lacrosse. She is looking forward to the Fall season. Thanks for a great season". Chicago parent

"My girls love IGLA; when given the choice of doing a different sport in the spring they said no way! They are both learning a lot about the game and they love being with the high school girls who help coach!" Chicago parent

"In just a few weeks our team went having no lacrosse experince to making amazing catches and scoring goals. It was really thrilling to watch the girls progress throughout the season."  Barrington 3rd/4th parent

"I have coached a lot of youth teams and I have never been part of any organization that has run so smoothly.  I can't believe how much the girls have learned this session and you can see it in their play. My daughter is in 4th grade and she came home from school one day and said she wanted to play lax.  This is the first sport she has ever shown any interest in.  She loves it!  I can tell you for sure that she would not have such an awesome attitude if it weren't for IGLA and the great LZ coaches. Thanks for running such a great organization.  Like my daughter, neither of us new anything about the girls game and now we both love it."  Steve S., Lake Zurich parent

"I can't thank the coaches and organizers enough for an outstanding experience. Kelsey loved going to every practice and playing in the games. The coaches were obviously experienced and my daughter learned so much from them." Deb M., Libertyville parent

"I was quite sad walking off the field on Sunday thinking that was my last game coached given that my daughter is heading into high school in the fall!  I was really happy to see the way the team developed. I wish I had video of the first and last game to show the girls just how much progress they made! And hopefully we infused a love of the sport into most of them such that they continue to play.  I am quite impressed with everyone involved in developing the girls lacrosse teams. Many thanks to you for investing an incredible amount of time to help propel the sport forward! We can never thank you enough for everything you are doing to develop the sport!" Patrick D., Barrington/Palatine parent coach

"I would like for you to know how refreshing, and exciting, it was last night to see what your organization brings to the game." Lake Zurich dad

"Both my daughters played this fall and loved it.  The coaches did a great job a teaching the skills in practice and also teaching positions on the field for the games.  My daughters really felt like they could play the game after on a couple of weeks learning.  The communication is wonderful, we always felt we knew what was going on from clinics to practice to game location, great website too!"  Elmhurst parent

"My daughter really loved learning about lax in this league.  She had fun at practices and games.  The coaches and officials did a great job, and I love that she has found this great way to learn lax in an environment that fosters good sportsmanship so well." Western Springs parent

"Our daughter is really enjoying the game of lacrosse. It is exciting to see how much she has learned from her coaches in such a short period of time. She loves practice just as much as she loves game day, which means she is always having fun!" Western Springs parent

"Most fun sport I've played! Lots of action and chances to score." Western Springs player

"My daughter's first season was a big success. Sofia learned the fundamentals, tried various positions, and had a lot of fun.  The league, coaches and officials are very supportive, more interested in player development than competition." Oak Park/River Forest parent

"IGLA provides a great environment for girls to learn how to play lacrosse or improve on the skills they already have.  It is a very positive atmosphere for girls to be a part of."  Winnetka/Northfield/Glencoe parent

"IGLA is a fantastic way to learn about girls Lacrosse!  The organization works on getting the kids to learn about team playing, the rules and the spirit of the game!  We love IGLA!" Lake Forest parent

"This was my daughter's first year playing.  She received excellent coaching and really improved her skills during the season.  She loves the game and will play again!" Evanston parent   

"IGLA has been a great introduction to lacrosse for my daughter and her friends. They had a lot of fun!"  Evanston parent

"IGLA is a great organization for girls.  This is a place full of positive female role models who love the sport of lacrosse and their enthusiasm is amazing!  Rain or shine always a smile and a cheer!" Chicago parent

"Lacrosse is a unique sport that not everyone knows how to play! I feel cool!"  Abby G., player

"My daughter came in with no knowledge or skills of the game. In just a short season she loves this game and has learned great skills, and made great friends."  Chicago parent

"The coaching is excellent and my daugther wants to return next season!" Barrington parent

"Let me say that this is our third season with IGLA and I think you guys do a terrific job of running a fun and valuable program for our girls.  Sincere thanks to you and the volunteer coaches as well.  Our experience has been awesome."  Kevin C., Lake Forest parent

"My daughter has been playing IGLA Lacrosse for at least 3 1/2 years now and I feel compelled to tell you that from a parent standpoint, you have gotten this down better and better each year!   We are so happy we stayed with your organization.  We look forward to the clinic at the end of the month and the parent meeting as well as the fall season of girls Lacrosse.  Thank you for all your dedication and hard work.  It is appreciated!" Janet P., parent

"My son's best friend started playing lax this spring after seeing how much fun his sister had last fall with IGLA!" Brian F., Lake Zurich parent

"It's getting now that girls that are playing high school lacrosse have had some degree of experience before high school.  Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association has provided many Loyola players that opportunity.  These leagues are a great example of that."  John Dwyer, Head Varsity Girl's Lacrosse Coach, Loyola Academy, 2010 State Champions

"Thank you and all of IGLA for what you've provided to Madeline and me over the last four years. What was a diversion for Madeline has become a passion, and the same holds for me. We've grown in the sport and it wouldn't have been possible without what IGLA has provided. The positive experiences are all around: the role modeling, the inclusiveness, the camaraderie.  I scream loud and long when it comes to what lacrosse can mean to a girl -- because I have watched what happens when that girl becomes a young woman. It's all amazing."  Mark Y., parent

“I love the coaches, they are very helpful and taught us how to play.  They guided us through every step of lacrosse.  It was also great getting meet new friends!"  Kat P., Chicago player

“Everyone involved with IGLA is so passionate about teaching the girls not only how to play, but to love the sport!  The leagues are convenient and well-run.  Thanks for bringing the game to us and making it so easy.” - Julianna S., Glencoe/Winnetka 5th/6th parent

“IGLA has been a great experience for my daughter - it is motivating and fun and has been the perfect introduction to the game of lacrosse!” –Glencoe parent

“I like the program because the girls seemed to have a wonderful time, but they also played hard and improved significantly during the season.” –Lake Forest parent

“IGLA is a professional organization that teaches a teamwork philosophy.   It was a valued experience for my daughter. She was able to learn about the game as well as meet new kids in a sportsmanship atmosphere!” –Lake Forest parent

“IGLA has been my daughter's best sports experience ever!  The coaches are enthusiastic, positive, and terrific role models of sportsmanship.”   –Oak Park parent

“Lacrosse is a great game, growing in popularity in the midwest.  It teaches the girls coordination and teamwork while giving them a good workout.  IGLA runs a organized league with a lot of passionate supporters.”  -Vernon Hills 3rd/4th parent