College Freshman Wins Award for Growing Lacrosse in Omaha

A college freshman is proving you don't need decades of experience to make a lasting impact on your community.

Alyssa Moheiser, now playing on Creighton's women's club team, has volunteered with the Omaha Lacrosse Club since 2022. She shows up week after week to teach new skills to kids as young as four years old, chasing giggling kindergarteners with pool noodles while they practice cradling.

Her patience stands out in a setting where chaos is the norm. On fields full of young children running around with lacrosse sticks, Moheiser brings order through enthusiasm and praise while keeping practices both safe and fun.

"Alyssa shows up week after week, season after season, because she loves working with the kids," said Greg Kubert, president of the Omaha Lacrosse Club. He nominated her for USA Lacrosse's Emerging Leader Award, which she recently received.

But Moheiser's mentorship started long before her college years. Seven or eight years ago, when she was just a kid herself, she was already helping newer players feel comfortable holding their sticks and throwing the ball.

Christine Egerton, whose daughter played with Moheiser, remembers watching the young athlete support teammates even as one of the more skilled players. "She was not only a talented player but also a constant source of positivity and motivation for her teammates," Egerton said.

The Ripple Effect

Moheiser's five years of steady volunteering have touched countless young players in the Omaha metro area. Parents and coaches consistently note her unique ability to connect with children while expanding lacrosse's visibility in Nebraska, a state where the sport is still growing.

From setting up fields on game days to running clinics for first-time players, she's built a foundation that will outlast her own playing career. Her work with the club's soft stick program introduces the youngest athletes to lacrosse in a way that feels like play rather than pressure.

What impresses Kubert most is that Moheiser volunteers because she genuinely enjoys it, not for college applications or recognition. That authenticity shines through in every interaction with players and parents who have questions about this sport that's new to many Nebraska families.

Her passion for developing young athletes ensures her impact will continue inspiring future generations of lacrosse players in Omaha and beyond.