Mission Statement The Tri-State mission is to serve young athletes by displaying and demanding mutual respect and providing an intelligent growth environment for lacrosse and character development. Why Tri-State Lacrosse Tri-State Lacrosse is a program built on people who practice a long-held standard of excellence in athletic education and service. At our core, we are an organization with a passion for teaching young athletes to achieve at their highest level(s) by working hard, staying grounded, and overcoming adversity. Through teams, events, and coaching resources, we have built the platform to carry out our mission of delivering growth.