Executive
Chris Fox
Chris Fox is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL), a visionary national junior league redefining the future of box lacrosse in Canada. With a deep commitment to player development, access, and opportunity, Chris has built the CLL from the ground up as a no-cost league where athletes receive full equipment and elite competition without barriers. Under his leadership, the CLL has evolved into a professionally operated organization with a commercial arm, Canadian Lacrosse Marketing (CLM), that centralizes media, sponsorship, and licensing across affiliated properties.Â
Chris Fox is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL), a visionary national junior league redefining the future of box lacrosse in Canada. With a deep commitment to player development, access, and opportunity, Chris has built the CLL from the ground up as a no-cost league where athletes receive full equipment and elite competition without barriers. Under his leadership, the CLL has evolved into a professionally operated organization with a commercial arm, Canadian Lacrosse Marketing (CLM), that centralizes media, sponsorship, and licensing across affiliated properties.Â
A builder at heart and strategist by trade, Chris brings over a decade of experience in sports business, media, sales, and grassroots development to his role. He has led the creation of CLL’s national footprint, structured its innovative commercial model, and cultivated strategic partnerships across North America and the globe. His work is grounded in a belief that Canadian lacrosse deserves a unified platform that honours its roots while expanding its reach.Â
Marty O'Neill
Marty O’Neill serves as the Vice President of Lacrosse Operations and Deputy Commissioner of the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL). A former professional goaltender and respected executive, Marty brings decades of experience in box lacrosse at the highest levels, including serving as General Manager in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) where he earned multiple General Manager of the Year awards. His deep understanding of the game, from grassroots to pro, shapes the CLL’s player development systems, officiating standards, and competitive structure.Â
Marty O’Neill serves as the Vice President of Lacrosse Operations and Deputy Commissioner of the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL). A former professional goaltender and respected executive, Marty brings decades of experience in box lacrosse at the highest levels, including serving as General Manager in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) where he earned multiple General Manager of the Year awards. His deep understanding of the game, from grassroots to pro, shapes the CLL’s player development systems, officiating standards, and competitive structure.Â
Marty is widely regarded as one of the game’s sharpest minds, blending traditional box lacrosse values with a forward-thinking approach to league operations. At the CLL, he leads all aspects of on-floor performance, from league rules and team development to player safety and high-performance strategy. His leadership ensures that the CLL delivers an elite, consistent, and authentic lacrosse experience nationwide.Â
