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Sports10 November 20262 min read

Lacrosse After College: A Guide for U.S. Coaches

Men's and women's lacrosse players can keep competing while earning a graduate degree in the UK or Australia after U.S. college eligibility ends.

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Men's and women's lacrosse players can continue competing while earning a graduate degree overseas, even after they've exhausted their U.S. college eligibility. The UK and Australia offer different ways to keep playing.

What lacrosse looks like in the UK and Australia

United Kingdom. Players can represent their university in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), which runs men's and women's lacrosse leagues and knockout competitions. Many UK taught master's degrees take 12 months, so players can pursue a graduate degree and compete in the same academic year.

Women's university lacrosse team celebrating together
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Australia. UniSport Australia included mixed Lacrosse 5s at its 2026 Nationals, where students could compete for universities that entered a team. For a regular field lacrosse season, local clubs in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth offer men's and women's leagues.

University lacrosse player taking a shot
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How to refer a player

If a senior wants to keep playing, share the link below. They complete a free recruiting profile, and Athlete Futures Abroad follows up directly. Their advisor helps them find graduate programmes and playing opportunities that fit, then makes introductions by email where appropriate.

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Know a senior who wants to keep playing?

Share our free recruiting profile. Our team follows up directly and makes introductions by email where appropriate.

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