Jim Scherr: Growing World Lacrosse and Its Potential Olympic Future

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Jim Scherr was named the first chief executive officer of World Lacrosse in 2017. Prior to that, he was CEO of the United States Olympic Committee from 2003 to 2009. Scherr, who competed as a wrestler at the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, was the first Olympian to serve in that position with the USOC. Before joining the USOC, Scherr served as executive director of USA Wrestling from 1990 to 2000, and also was the National Collegiate Hockey Conference commissioner from 2012­ to 2013. During his time at World Lacrosse, Scherr has grown the sport globally ahead of the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships from June 21-July 1 in San Diego.

Scherr discusses the World Championships with teams from 30 nations competing for the championship, getting a version of lacrosse on the docket for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, his background in the Olympic movement, the social media power of the Premier Lacrosse League and much more.

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