Lacrosse · Port, Washington · Nov 2, 2026 · Ages: 16U
Since 1963, the Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA) organization has played a central role in providing year-round playing opportunities for local youth, with sports offerings ranging from baseball to wrestling, from field hockey to lacrosse. While most of the PYA’s programs are top-notch, perhaps none is more impactful in the community than the lacrosse program. “We’re fully invested in developing all kids,” said Morgan O’Connor, who has served as a PYA coach for the past six years and now oversees the girls’ lacrosse division. O’Connor credits the quality of the PYA’s volunteer coaches as one of the primary reasons for the success of the lacrosse programs. “We work hard to find the best coaches in the area, and have been pretty fortunate through the years to have so many be a part of our program,” she said. Community support is one of the hallmarks of the Port Washington youth program, a USA Lacrosse member organization. “The impact of the high school players is immense,” Lilien said. “There’s a great trickle-down effect by having the local high school players helping with beginner clinics and events,” O’Connor said. Lilien says that while the PYA is committed to providing a quality top-down lacrosse experience for all, the coaches also put some responsibility back on the kids. “It’s important to us that kids are learning the right way, but also the right things,” he said. We want lacrosse to be fun for everyone.”. One of the PYA’s biggest events is the annual Harvey Cohen Youth Tournament, named in honor of the legendary National Lacrosse Hall of Fame member who committed most of his adult life to growing the game on Long Island. “The tournament is a major undertaking, but it’s a very fun event,” O’Connor said. Lilien credits Port Washington’s family atmosphere and parental involvement as being strong support pillars for the PYA program. “Port Washington is a sports town, and people are always looking to help out,” Lilien said. “Lacrosse has always been big he
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