Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club

In 2006, six people (LQuentus Thomas, Susan Murray, Kassim Howell, Jessica OBrien, Dan Sheff, and Wes Jackson) dedicated to youth development and the game of lacrosse came together to continue the mission of bringing lacrosse, then a historically suburban sport, to Brooklyn. The group had worked with the legendary Kevin Graham of The Brooklyn Admirals who for years worked to use the sport to empower the community. After Mr. Grahams passing, the founders, still committed to that original mission, launched the Crescents. The Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club is mostly volunteer run and 501(C) (3) non-profit organization. The Crescent Athletic Club was a leading Brooklyn sports club, back in the late 1800s & first half of the 1900s, fielding football, hockey & lacrosse teams. Hence the adoption of the Crescents name. The Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club is a primarily volunteer run, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Crescents players and coaches reflect the diverse neig...