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
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
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
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
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
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
- Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh January 16, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
- Space Invaders Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond January 16, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Defensive Stance Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas January 16, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Defensive Stance Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas January 16, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Serving: Towel Drill with Simone Asque-Favia January 16, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- Transition the Game with Alexi Upton – Sulphur Springs High School (TX) January 15, 2025 Texas Association of Soccer Coaches
- 300m Hurdles Drill Progression for High School Athletes with Randy Bermea – Rockwall High School (TX) January 15, 2025 Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Insider
- Transition Shooting with Amanda Levens – Univ. of Nevada January 15, 2025 Women's Basketball Coaches Association
- Transition Shooting with Amanda Levens – Univ. of Nevada January 15, 2025 Women's Basketball Coaches Association
- Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ. January 15, 2025 Human Kinetics
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