The University of Southern California men’s lacrosse team is a “Club Sport” and is part of the recreational sports department run by USC. Although we are deemed a “club team,” our program is similar to many varsity teams in competitive nature, and therefore demands more commitment than most other club sports. The Trojan lacrosse team is a Division 1 member of the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference (SLC), which is a conference within the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). We play all the teams within our SLC Division 1 North Conference, several teams from the rest of the SLC, as well as other programs from around the country.
The USC Trojan lacrosse team also holds the honor of winning the 2002 WCLL Division B Championship, which was attained after beating Pepperdine University in an intense WCLL Southern Conference Final game by a close score of 10-9, followed by a win against Saint Mary’s College in the WCLL Division B Championship game, 10-6.
Coaching Staff
The USC Men’s Lacrosse Team is led by head coach David Aktary and defensive coordinator Brett Tietjen. Robert Steele is the team’s strength and conditioning coach.
Contact Information
To contact the Men’s Lacrosse team send an email to menslax@usc.edu
The USC Women’s Lacrosse team can be contacted through their website.
About USC
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC’s two campuses are home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 17 professional schools, as well as one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country. The University Park Campus, home to USC’s College of Letters, Arts and Sciences; the Graduate School; and 14 professional schools; is located three miles south of downtown Los Angeles. The 155-acre campus is rich with architectural history and home to a vibrant cultural community, in addition to its strong academic environment. Founded in 1880, Southern California’s oldest private research university can attribute much of its success to excellence in teaching and research, a deep and abiding commitment to public service, and a loyal educational community, the Trojan Family.
USC receives applications from every state in the U.S. and hundreds of countries, resulting in an unusually bright, talented, well-rounded, and diverse student body. In the Fall of 2003, USC accepted fewer than 30 percent of the total applicants for a place in the freshman class. Most graduated from the top 10 percent of their high schools. The 2003 entering class’ SAT score average is 1365 and weighted GPA average is 4.06, but USC students are more than academic high-achievers. There have been more Trojans in the Olympics than any American university, and roughly half of the university’s students volunteer in community-service programs in neighborhoods around campus and throughout LA. Outstanding, well-rounded students are a hallmark of USC.
A unique strength of USC is its integration of liberal and professional learning. Students are encouraged to develop “breadth with depth” by pursuing academic minors that are far afield from their chosen majors or by combining USC’s strong liberal arts program with its wide range of professional training. However, USC doesn’t just impart the best in academic tradition to its undergraduates, graduates, and professional students. As a major research institution, USC is committed to discovering new knowledge and to actively contributing to what is taught, thought and practiced throughout the world. At USC, learning has no boundaries. In addition to the broad array of majors and minors, USC offers undergraduates an academic life full of opportunities to participate in research with faculty, study abroad, and learn by serving the community.
The extended family of USC is a global network made up of thousands of alumni, students, faculty, and staff, as well as parents of students, SCions (children and grandchildren of alumni), the Board of Trustees, the boards of councilors, donors, athletic fans, and neighborhood partners. But the uniqueness of the Trojan Family isn’t due to its vast numbers. Rather, it’s the extraordinary closeness and solidarity that is found in this genuinely supportive community. To its members, the term “Trojan Family” is more than a phrase: it represents a promise, a commitment to support that is lifelong and worldwide.
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