Coaching
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, in college, and in life. Check out our drills archive for inspiration.
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.
100 Things That Will Make You a Better Youth Coach
I would love to know which of the 100 tips resonates the most with you. Are there any of these coaching tips that you would like to know more about? Do you disagree with any of these coaching tips?
Top Qualities of Great Leaders
In the realm of leadership, one’s position or title merely scratches the surface; it extends to encompass personal attributes and demonstrable competencies. The qualities that delineate a remarkable leader are multifaceted.
Coaching Alliance
US Lacrosse proudly celebrates years of collaboration with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), based out of the Stanford University Athletic Department (California). US Lacrosse and PCA have partnered in a nationwide endeavor to make lacrosse a positive, character-building experience for every athle…
Why Culture Is the Foundation of Every Great Organization
In the world of leadership and business, one principle remains timeless: organizational culture is the cornerstone of sustained success. No matter how innovative a company’s strategy or how ambitious its goals, it is the culture — the shared values, beliefs, and behaviors — that ultimately determi…
Man Up Offense
Master the fundamentals of man-up offense (EMO) with proven lacrosse drills, offensive formations, and coaching strategies. Learn how to move the ball quickly, create defensive rotations, exploit numerical advantages, and generate high-percentage scoring opportunities during extra-man situations…
The Four Leadership Essentials Every Leader Needs
Leadership is a journey filled with challenges, opportunities, and moments of growth. While no one path looks the same, certain guiding principles can help leaders navigate obstacles, build stronger teams, and create lasting impact. These principles — what can be called the four leadership essenti…
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 maj…
