Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle Harrison (lacrosse)

Discover the career path of Kyle Harrison (lacrosse), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kyle Harrison is a retired professional lacrosse player and American entrepreneur. Currently, he holds the position of PLL Director of Player Relations and Diversity Inclusion. His playing career established him as a prominent figure in lacrosse, and his current role highlights his continued involvement in the sport, focusing on player relations and promoting diversity and inclusion within the Premier Lacrosse League.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: College Lacrosse Career Begins

In 2002, Kyle Harrison started playing Division 1 men's lacrosse for the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays under Coach Dave Pietramala, majoring in Writing Seminars.

2002: Point-Scoring Streak

In late 2002, Kyle Harrison began a 20-game point-scoring streak that extended through the NCAA Semi-finals against Syracuse University in 2003.

2003: USILA All-American Honors

In 2003, Kyle Harrison earned USILA Second Team All-American honors.

2004: McLaughlin Award and All-American Honors

In 2004, during his junior year at Hopkins, Kyle Harrison won the McLaughlin Award for the nation's top midfielder and was a USILA First Team All-American.

2005: NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship

In 2005, Kyle Harrison led his team as co-captain to an undefeated season, winning the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. He was named the Tewaaraton Award recipient and won the McLaughlin Award for the second time.

2005: STX K18 Equipment Line

In 2005, Kyle Harrison signed a contract with STX for his K18 equipment line. Kyle Harrison also had a Nike sponsorship to manufacture various sportswear and lacrosse apparel.

2005: Tewaaraton Award

In 2005, Kyle Harrison was named Tewaaraton Award National Player of the Year.

2005: First Overall Draft Pick and MLL All-Star

In 2005, Kyle Harrison was the first overall draft pick in the MLL and played in the MLL All-Star Game.

2005: Tewaaraton Award and All-American Honors

In 2005, Kyle Harrison won the Tewaaraton Award and was named the National Player of the Year. He also earned USILA First Team All-American honors.

2005: NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and Tewaaraton Award

In 2005, Kyle Harrison's team at Johns Hopkins University achieved an undefeated season (16-0) and won the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. That year, he also received the Tewaaraton Men's Player of the Year Award and was described as "the face of college lacrosse".

2005: Prominent African-American Lacrosse Star

In 2005, the New York Times described Kyle Harrison as "lacrosse's most prominent African-American star since Jim Brown".

2006: U.S. Men's National Team

In 2006, Kyle Harrison played for the U.S. Men's National Team in the World Lacrosse Championship.

2006: U.S. National Lacrosse Team

In 2006, Kyle Harrison was a midfielder on the United States national lacrosse team, which lost to Canada in the final round of the World Lacrosse Championship.

2007: Trade to Los Angeles Riptide

After the 2007 season, Kyle Harrison was traded to the Los Angeles Riptide.

2007: Paul Rabil wins NCAA Championship

In 2007, Paul Rabil, who played alongside Kyle Harrison on the 2005 team, won the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and the McLaughlin Award.

2007: End of Season with New Jersey Pride

Kyle Harrison's tenure with the New Jersey Pride ended after the 2007 season.

2008: MLL All-Star Game and Championship Weekend

In 2008, Kyle Harrison played in the MLL All-Star Game and helped the Riptide reach the postseason, competing for the Steinfeld Cup but losing in the semi-final round.

2009: Plays for Denver Outlaws

In 2009, Kyle Harrison played for the Denver Outlaws.

2009: Founded LXM Pro Tour

In late 2009, Kyle Harrison co-founded the LXM Pro Tour league with other former college All-Americans and professional players.

2010: LXM Pro Tour league active

In 2010, the LXM Pro Tour league, co-founded by Kyle Harrison, became active.

2014: U.S. National Lacrosse Team

In 2014, Kyle Harrison was a defensive midfielder on the United States national lacrosse team, which lost to Canada in the final round of the World Lacrosse Championship.

2014: Ohio Machine MVP

In 2014, Kyle Harrison was named the Ohio Machine season MVP.

2014: LXM Pro Tour partnership with MLL

In 2014, the LXM Pro Tour league announced a partnership with the MLL.

2014: LXM Pro and MLL Partnership

In 2014, the LXM Pro and MLL announced a partnership.

2017: Championship with Ohio Machine

In 2017, Kyle Harrison led the Ohio Machine to a championship.

2017: Championship Win

In 2017, as a professional lacrosse player, Kyle Harrison won the championship.

2019: Redwoods Lacrosse Club Captain

From 2019 to 2021, Kyle Harrison was a captain on the Redwoods Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League. In 2019, he was awarded the PLL Brendan Looney Leadership Award.