Mon Dec 3 2018 | Press Release | Pro

LOS ANGELES – The Premier Lacrosse League announced Monday the formation of the PLL Lacrosse Advisory Board, an independent body which will serve the league by providing counsel on all lacrosse-related matters.

The Lacrosse Advisory Board will be comprised of men’s and women’s coaches, Hall of Fame players, and vast influencers of the game. Seth Tierney, head coach at Hofstra University and Team USA assistant coach, will be the Chairman of the Lacrosse Advisory Board.

“Lacrosse is an amazing sport that has given me the opportunity to play, coach, and meet so many incredible people for the better part of the last four decades,” Tierney said. “The energy around this game’s community since the creation of the PLL has been infectious. I am honored to chair the Lacrosse Advisory Board, and work with the leaders of our game to create the best possible professional lacrosse experience for the players, fans, and game of lacrosse.”

The Lacrosse Advisory board will help support the PLL in a number of ways, utilizing its expertise to ensure that the highest level of competition is met. Board members will assist in rules discussions, team formation, coaching and official selection and reviews, as well as participate in voting for the All-Star Game and end-of-season awards.

“In beginning this historic journey, it was important to us that we have other voices in the room helping guide this league in its mission,” said Mike Rabil, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Premier Lacrosse League. “By incorporating this board’s knowledge and experience, embodying a number of the brightest minds in the game, we will be able to build atop the meaningful work that has been accomplished thus far. We are so grateful for their insight, advice, and most of all, participation with the PLL.”

The Lacrosse Advisory Board will assist PLL to ensure the league is connected to all corners of the lacrosse world, from leagues and international organizations, to collegiate circles, to high school and youth programs. The full list of Board members will be released this winter.

The Premier Lacrosse League will begin its inaugural season in June 2019, kicking off a 14-week, 12-city season. Six teams, comprised of the best players in the world, will compete throughout a regular season, all-star weekend, playoffs and championship.