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Increased media coverage of female sports- creating a larger audience

Increased University/Collegiate investment in women's lacrosse programs

Ex. Clemson University

First women’s lacrosse facility in America

Emergence of professional league

Inspired younger players

Accomplished role models in the sport

formation/spread of youth programs

More investment into youth programs

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Limited knowledge of the sport as a whole

Especially women’s (very different than men’s)

Current Professional League structure isn’t popular (relative to other professional leagues)

Can also be confusing, not played in ‘traditional’ lacrosse manner

Investments in youth programs don’t see immediate return

Can take time to build strong programs from the ground up

Regionally alientates Northeastern players in terms of recruitment

Arguably where the nations best players are located

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Allows for women’s lacrosse to increase its popularity in the Southern U.S.

Encourages HS players to continue collegiately for the potential to one day ‘go pro’

Highlights the talents and skills of women’s lacrosse players

Work in collaboration with local youth programs to grow the sport via a grassroots movement

Investing in youth programs helps increase scholarship availability for young women by garnering collegiate attention in areas where the sport is considered underdeveloped

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Competition with other sports with already established fan bases

In the Gainesville area particularly

69% of fans prefer to watch sports digitally

Stadium attendance struggle

Presence of popular attractions

Ex. Disney World, Universal Studios, etc.

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