Rad Joseph
NAME: Rad Joseph
INDUCTED: 2025
HOMETOWN: Ottawa
POSITION: Special Contributor
Lacrosse is more than a sport—it’s a tradition, a community, and a passion that connects generations. Few embody this spirit better than Rad Joseph.
Joseph’s journey in lacrosse began in 1969 as a minor league player with the Kingston & District Minor Lacrosse Association. From there, his love for the game propelled him through junior lacrosse levels, culminating in two seasons with the storied Oshawa Green Gaels Junior “A” team. Yet, his greatest contributions came not on the field, but in shaping the sport behind the scenes.
Spanning decades, Joseph’s impact has been felt at the minor, provincial, and national levels. He played an essential role in coaching, mentoring, and managing teams, helping cultivate talent and opportunities for young players. Most notably, he was the driving force behind introducing Junior “A” lacrosse to Zone 5 with the creation of the Ottawa Titans in 2005. His leadership built a foundation for lacrosse players in Eastern Ontario, ensuring their talents were recognized throughout the province. The legacy he established continues as players from Zone 5 now compete in the OLA Junior “A” league, proof of the doors he opened.
Beyond his leadership in local and provincial leagues, Joseph played a significant role in preserving and honouring the sport’s history. His years of service on the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame’s Eastern Canada committee show his commitment to celebrating those who shaped the game. His influence extended to the Ontario Major Series Lacrosse Media team, where he helped promote and amplify the sport’s reach.
Rad Joseph’s induction into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame honors a lifetime of dedication, hard work and vision. His contributions have strengthened the sport’s foundation, expanded opportunities for players, and helped ensure lacrosse’s enduring legacy. Now recognized alongside his father, Bob Joseph—inducted in 2000 as a Builder—it is a lasting reminder of his impact not just on the teams and leagues he touched, but on the very fabric of the game itself.
Rad is currently co-creator and writer for “Think Lacrosse”, a weekly blog which seeks to promote the game’s athletes, builders and contributors.
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