Coaches
As your lacrosse coaches and mentors, we continue to apply the lessons learned from our experience over the years: in youth lacrosse in established and competitive programs, through high school and the recruiting process, and in college. Check out some of these drills for inspiration:
A Letter to My Younger Coach Self
Reflecting on my journey as a coach, I’ve compiled a list of invaluable insights that I wish I could share with my younger self. These ten lessons represent a culmination of experiences, failures, and triumphs, each offering a profound wisdom that has shaped my approach to coaching and life itself.
Top Qualities of Great Leaders
The qualities that delineate a remarkable leader are multifaceted. What distinguishes ordinary leadership from greatness?
Tryout Planning
Posted in Coaches, Fast Break.
I find the multi-day tryout to be a challenging endeavor. As a youth coach, I’ve perceived tryouts as a necessary step to establish our ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams, albeit a process that can feel somewhat political, aimed at affording every child an opportunity. However, my experience has shown that the majority of the roster tends […]
Negative Traits of a Poor Lacrosse Player
While it is important to approach discussions about people’s skills and abilities with sensitivity, I can provide a general list of negative traits that may apply to a poor lacrosse player. It’s worth noting that these traits can be improved with practice, dedication, and coaching:
Assistant Lacrosse Coach Checklist
Posted in Coaches.
Maintain unwavering loyalty to your head coach, colleagues, and institution. If you are discontented with your current position, approach the head coach to explore alternative opportunities rather than becoming a hindrance to the program. Please recognize that the head coach plays a pivotal role in providing future job recommendations, and it is essential to acknowledge […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Mental Health and Positivity
We all receive those intriguing emails that make us ponder the mysteries of life. One day, I received an email that got me thinking about the human brain, thoughts, and mental health. It raised questions about why individuals with mental health issues often experience negative thoughts and why overthinking is frequently linked to negativity. It’s […]
Boys Lacrosse Stat Definitions
Posted in Coaches.
Boys’ lacrosse statistics provide a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic and exhilarating world of this fast-paced sport. From goals and assists to faceoff percentages and ground ball recoveries, these statistics capture the individual and team performances that shape the outcome of every game.
Call for Coaches
We are currently recruiting boys and girls coaches. The need for boys and girls lacrosse coaches is essential in fostering the development and success of young athletes. Lacrosse is a fast-paced, physically demanding sport that requires a high level of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
How to Beat a Zone Defense
Zone defense in lacrosse is a defensive strategy where defenders cover specific areas of the field rather than individual offensive players. To beat a zone defense in lacrosse, you need to be able to move the ball quickly and accurately to create scoring opportunities.
10-Man Ride
Posted in Riding, Team Concepts.
When it gets down to the last minute and an ill-advised shot goes without backup, call out your wheels for a 10-man ride. The 10-man ride is an aggressive scheme meant to trap an opponent in its defensive end to create a turnover. It requires using your goalie as the 10th rider, opening the cage […]
Win or Lose
Only one team wins the Super Bowl. For each player on the Kansas City Chiefs going to Disney World after the game, there is a player on the Eagles going home disappointed without the joy of victory. It’s a lot like life. Sometimes we win, and sometimes we lose. Sometimes we win the account, the […]
A Suggestion for the Loud Coach
Posted in Coaches.
I’d love to see lacrosse coaches limit their instruction and direction of players only to practice, timeouts, and quarter breaks. Men’s college lacrosse, particularly – with the exception of a handful of programs – has become a coach’s game in which players are conditioned to listen for barked instruction from the sideline…too often afraid to […]
Coaches Insider
- Defense: Every Catch Is a Dribble and Every Dribble Is a Pass with Tyler Coston – SAVI Coaching April 24, 2025 Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan
- Defense: Every Catch Is a Dribble and Every Dribble Is a Pass with Tyler Coston – SAVI Coaching April 24, 2025 Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan
- Run the Line GB Drill with Ryan Wellner – Univ. of Notre Dame April 24, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Full-Feature! Offensive Line Fundamentals with Sam Pittman – Univ. of Arkansas April 23, 2025 Coach of the Year Clinics
- Unique Layup Drill with Carrie Lohr – Wayne State Univ. April 23, 2025 Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan
- Unique Layup Drill with Carrie Lohr – Wayne State Univ. April 23, 2025 Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan
- 2-Contact Game with Shay Goulding Meurer – Salt Lake Community College April 23, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- Understanding Your Players’ Personal Struggles with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ. April 23, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Alternate-K Pitching Drill with Marissa Young – Duke Univ. April 22, 2025 Championship Productions
- Blocking Progression Training with Jordana Price – Tulane Univ. April 22, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
Latest Lacrosse News
NCAA DI Men’s News
- DI men's lacrosse career goal leaders: All-time stats April 24, 2025
- NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse Committee reveals top 10 April 19, 2025
- Remembering the career of Chris Gray, DI men's lacrosse's all time points leader March 11, 2025
- Pat Spencer was a college lacrosse record breaker before making the NBA February 10, 2025
- How Pat Spencer, a college lacrosse record-holder, made the Golden State Warriors February 9, 2025
NCAA DII Men’s News
- This week in DII sports: The UT Tyler Patriot Way June 5, 2024
- The DII men's lacrosse programs with the most national championships May 27, 2024
- Adelphi wins 2024 NCAA DII men's lacrosse championship May 26, 2024
- Adelphi wins the 2024 DII men's lacrosse championship May 26, 2024
- 2024 DII men's lacrosse championship: Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Adelphi full replay May 26, 2024
NCAA DIII Men’s News
- #HarperStrong: Albion men’s lacrosse forms unbreakable bond August 21, 2024
- Tufts win the 2024 DIII men's lacrosse championship May 26, 2024
- 2024 DIII men's lacrosse championship: RIT vs. Tufts full replay May 26, 2024
- Tufts wins 2024 NCAA DIII men's lacrosse national championship May 26, 2024
- 2024 DIII men's lacrosse championship selections released May 6, 2024
USILA Lacrosse News
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division I – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division II – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division III – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- USILA 2025 Men’s Coaches Division I Poll – Week 11 April 21, 2025
- USILA 2025 Men’s Coaches Division II Poll – Week 11 April 21, 2025
Premier Lacrosse League
- Premier Lacrosse League Announces Throwback and Indigenous Heritage Weekends for 2025 Season April 24, 2025
- Roy Colsey’s new, unscripted Chaos offense has three central pillars April 24, 2025
- The best player at every draft slot since 2018 April 23, 2025
- 2025 College Draft Prospect Profile: Sam English April 23, 2025
- Why Redwoods have high hopes for Chris Conlin in Year 2 April 23, 2025
NCAA DI Women’s News
- DI men's lacrosse career goal leaders: All-time stats April 24, 2025
- NCAA DI Men’s Lacrosse Committee reveals top 10 April 19, 2025
- Remembering the career of Chris Gray, DI men's lacrosse's all time points leader March 11, 2025
- Pat Spencer was a college lacrosse record breaker before making the NBA February 10, 2025
- How Pat Spencer, a college lacrosse record-holder, made the Golden State Warriors February 9, 2025
NCAA DII Women’s News
- This week in DII sports: The UT Tyler Patriot Way June 5, 2024
- 2024 DII women's lacrosse championship: Tampa vs. Adelphi full replay May 25, 2024
- Tampa wins first-ever DII women's lacrosse national championship May 25, 2024
- Tampa wins the 2024 DII women's lacrosse national championship May 25, 2024
- These 4 DII women's lacrosse programs have the most national championships May 25, 2024
NCAA DIII Women’s News
- Middlebury wins the 2024 DIII women's lacrosse championship May 26, 2024
- 2024 DIII women's lacrosse championship: Salisbury vs. Middlebury full replay May 26, 2024
- Middlebury wins 2024 DIII women's lacrosse championship May 26, 2024
- 2024 DIII women's lacrosse semifinal: Franklin & Marshall vs. Middlebury full replay May 25, 2024
- 2024 DIII women's lacrosse semifinal: Salisbury vs. William Smith full replay May 25, 2024
USILA Men’s Lacrosse News
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division I – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division II – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- 2025 USILA Men's Lacrosse Team of the Week – Division III – Week of April 21 April 23, 2025
- USILA 2025 Men’s Coaches Division I Poll – Week 11 April 21, 2025
- USILA 2025 Men’s Coaches Division II Poll – Week 11 April 21, 2025
Lacrosse All Stars News
LI Lacrosse Journal (LILJ)
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