Doug Appleton

We believe in the power of sport to unleash the full potential of every young person. Founded in 2012, the mission of the Oakland Lacrosse Club is to enrich the lives of Oakland youth by promoting physical and mental growth, increasing opportunities and highlighting positive images and connections in the Oakland community through the sport of lacrosse. Currently, we oversee the 13 teams—8 NCJLA and 5 OAL programs—and directly serve about 250 Oakland public students. Using lacrosse as a medium, our players learn to effectively navigate systems, overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their education & life goals.