Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club
Spectator SportsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club is a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2006 by six volunteers who sought to bring lacrosse to the New York City area, building on a legacy connected to the Crescent Athletic Club. It operates largely through volunteer leadership and serves boys and girls from PreK through 12th grade, offering beginner clinics and structured coaching to teach the fundamentals and values of lacrosse, including teamwork, commitment, and community pride. The club aims to expand access to lacrosse in NYC by providing instruction and competition for players at varying skill levels, with teams that compete against other organizations in the Tri-State area and a coaching staff described as experienced and professionally trained. Practices are held at Poly Prep Country Day School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, reflecting a focus on developing players through a community-centered program that mirrors the diversity of New York City neighborhoods. The organization positions itself within the spectator sports sector as a community-oriented youth lacrosse program, emphasizing development, accessibility, and lifelong involvement in the sport.