Bringing the lacrosse community together to celebrate and honor the game—
one event at a time.
The Meaning of Buku
“Buku” means a lot—and that meaning sits at the core of who we are. We believe lacrosse grows when players are given a lot of opportunity, a lot of meaningful competition, and a lot of reasons to stay passionate about the game. Our mission is to create events where teams find the right competitive environment—games that challenge, excite, and build confidence.
We are Buku Events because we’re more than just a tournament company. We don’t simply run tournaments—we create experiences. Organized, welcoming, competitive, and fun. Events players look forward to, families enjoy, and communities remember.

Buku represents our commitment to offering a lot—a lot of care, opportunity, and passion in everything we do.
Players
Impacted
Years of Combined Experience
Teams Per Year
2026
Tournaments
2026
Showcases
Headquartered in Orange County
Operating from the heart of Southern California's lacrosse scene, Buku Events brings premium tournament experiences to communities across the West Coast and Midwest. Our strategic location allows us to serve players and teams throughout the region.
Our Event Sponsors
Who help us keep youth and high school programs competing across the Pacific Northwest, California, Texas, and more.
Meet Buku's Founder
Johnny Rodriguez
Johnny Rodriguez is a former National Champion goalkeeper and National Goalie of the Year from Salisbury University who went on to play professionally for eight years before dedicating himself to growing lacrosse in Southern California.
In 2023, Johnny was diagnosed with ALS, but he continues to fight the disease through daily treatment, physical therapy, and his unwavering faith while using his platform with Athletes vs. ALS and Augie's Quest to raise awareness and drive progress toward a cure. Today, Johnny remains an assistant coach at Mater Dei, runs a youth lacrosse program in his hometown of Costa Mesa, and enjoys life with his wife Cristina and their three children—Jett, Cruz, and Hope.
Get In Touch With Us
Whether you're a parent, player, coach, vendor, or partner—we're here to help. Our team will reach out as soon as possible.
See What's Happening
From tournament updates to player highlights and event announcements—get an inside look at the West Coast's premier lacrosse event company. Join our growing community of players and coaches!
