Donate a Tree for Giving Tuesday

Lou Fusz Athletic is asking for your help in giving our complex even more life with a tree donation for Giving Tuesday. Donate to get your own tree at the LFA Complex as we are partnering with Frisella Nursery. The donation tiers are as follows: $150 for a small tree, $250 for a large tree,…

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Lou Fusz Athletic Unveils West-Based Expansion

EARTH CITY, Mo. – Lou Fusz Athletic, Cottleville United and St. Louis Hawks launched their new network club, Lou Fusz Athletic West, which will serve as a new St. Charles County branch of Lou Fusz Athletic beginning in Fall 2026. “We take a lot of pride in our foundational pillars at Lou Fusz Athletic; our…

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Milam Named to Provisional US U17WNT Concacaf Roster

Gracie Milam of Lou Fusz Athletic was named to the Provisional U-17 Women’s National Team for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship from March 22-April 5, 2025, in Trinidad and Tobago. “The club is excited for Gracie being named to the U17 US National Team Provisional Roster for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s U17 Championship,” said Lou…

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MLS NEXT’s New Tiers

ST. LOUIS, MO – February 28, 2025 – Lou Fusz Athletic is proud to announce its continued commitment to elite youth development with the addition of two new competition tiers under MLS NEXT, set to launch for the 2025-26 season. These new divisions will provide expanded opportunities for top-tier player development, reinforcing our Blue Star…

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LFA Boys Lacrosse Program Updates

Over the past couple of months, Lou Fusz Athletic Lacrosse has been analyzing the structure, development model, and staffing within the program. The program is thrilled to announce some changes to our boys high school leadership team, more information on high school tryouts, and invite everyone to the upcoming LFA Lacrosse Open House on January…

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Young Athlete Center’s Winter Recovery Tips

St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Young Athlete Center is the official medical provider for Lou Fusz Athletic. The athletic trainers from the Young Athlete Center provide resources, injury prevention programs, and medical support for all LFA athletes. Athletic trainers are on site at the Lou Fusz Athletic training center Monday – Thursday. Off-Season Recovery During the…

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Rehabilitation Considerations for Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries among athletes.  In fact, the ankle joint accounts for about 1/3rd of all sport-related injuries.  1 in 5 individuals who are physically active will sustain a lateral ankle sprain, which is when the foot turns in and the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are…

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LFA Flag Football Transition

When Lou Fusz Athletic expanded in 2018 to offer tackle football, the club began with the same principles of Respect / Hard Work / Enjoyment / Excellence / Progress that help guide the club’s vision. Lou Fusz Athletic strives to provide a first-class youth development experience for every player and family associated with the Club.…

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Lou Fusz Athletic Golf Scramble 2023

The 2023 Lou Fusz Athletic Golf Scramble is right around the corner and you’re invited to attend! This year’s event marks the sixth annual LFA Golf Scramble, which continues to foster the growth of Lou Fusz Athletic and youth sports in the St. Louis community. This year, Lou Fusz Athletic and its staff strives to…

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Girls Academy League National Champions

It was a game several years in the making. On Sunday, July 9th at the Lou Fusz Athletic Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, Coach Lindsey Bryant’s LFA 2007 Girls Academy team suited up for one of the biggest games of their soccer career: the Girls Academy League U-16 National Championship. After consecutive years of advancing…

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