Oakland Lacrosse Club is proud to celebrate the first two recipients of the Purple One Scholarship: Jeremiah Voeun and Cesar Carmona Felipe. The Purple One Scholarship was created to honor leadership that makes a lasting impact on a team and a community. It recognizes student-athletes who lead with heart, show up for others, and carry the values of Oakland Lacrosse with them far beyond the field.
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The Coaches’ Huddle Award was created to celebrate coaches who go above and beyond. These are the people who don’t just show up for practices and games, but who help shape the experience of being part of Oakland Lacrosse. Their leadership reflects OLC’s core values and our legacy of empowerment, growth, and love for the game.
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This spring Oakland Lacrosse launched a new program: The Captains Leadership Cohort. This is a nine-week program for high school team captains, giving them the tools to better understand themselves, strengthen their confidence, and lead their teams with purpose.
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This fall, 45 returning athletes participated in Oakland Lacrosse’s T.A.G. Program, our 10-week, 1:1 mentorship initiative centered on Time-management, Advocacy, and Goal-setting. On the field, our players learn strength, resilience, and teamwork. Through T.A.G., they apply those same skills to school, work, and everyday life.
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When OLC was founded in 2012, we were a small, new organization searching for a home field and a chance to serve Oakland youth. Coach Beam was the one who opened that door. He brought us into Laney College—giving us access to the turf field, athletic facilities, and classroom space when we needed it most. But his support went far beyond logistics.
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Our Helmets High School Initiative aims to establish and expand boys lacrosse programming at six high schools in Oakland by Spring 2029. It includes a holistic program that combines free access to lacrosse with leadership development, mentoring, college counseling, and mental health support.
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Oakland Lacrosse’s fall outreach is on fire, driven by the leadership and enthusiasm of returning players. Across middle and high schools, students are stepping up—welcoming new teammates, leading recruitment, and building inclusive spaces where players feel seen and supported. Coaches report record engagement and inspiring stories of growth and reconnection, like Mya’s return to the team and Dani’s drive to lead at Castlemont. New meet-and-greet sessions have helped transform interest into action, bringing 8–10 new players to practices at Oakland High alone and strengthening team culture across all sites.
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This year’s Alumni Day was our biggest yet—more than 200 players, families, and alumni gathered at Laney College for a day filled with food, laughter, and community pride. From Webcor’s incredible BBQ to the closing circle that closed out the evening, the day reminded us all what OLC is really about: belonging, lifelong connections, and the joy and the powerful network of the OLC community.
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