Rob Stolker

Rob Stolker

NJ, US
Rob's story of making the 1st ever girls lacrosse headgear and his battle to get USA Lacrosse to mandate is an inspiration for how to stand up for those in need and to not accept unacceptable answers!

Rob has four active, athletic daughters. Four years ago his two youngest wanted to play lacrosse. When Rob watched their first practice, he was amazed that the girls were not wearing head protection in a sport played with a stick and a rock hard ball flying around. He looked at an adjacent field and saw a group of boys playing with helmets, shoulder pads, protective gloves, etc. He was angry. Again, girls were not being looked after in the same way. He decided to go home and buy his girls helmets but quickly found that there were no suitable alternatives. Instead of being frustrated with the situation, he set out on a mission to make the 1st ever ASTM certified girls lacrosse headgear.

Rob has four active, athletic daughters. Four years ago his two youngest wanted to play lacrosse. When Rob watched their first practice, he was amazed that the girls were not wearing head protection in a sport played with a stick and a rock hard ball flying around. He looked at an adjacent field and saw a group of boys playing with helmets, shoulder pads, protective gloves, etc. He was angry. Again, girls were not being looked after in the same way. He decided to go home and buy his girls helmets but quickly found that there were no suitable alternatives. Instead of being frustrated with the situation, he set out on a mission to make the 1st ever ASTM certified girls lacrosse headgear.