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.
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.
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…
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 i…
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…
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 ove…
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.
Our Favorites
Some of our favorite drills are archived here. They are great and the kids love them.
The Role of the Coach
US Lacrosse is committed to the principles of “Honoring the Game” and works in partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to provide tools and resources to the lacrosse community for this purpose. PCA is a national non-profit organization based at Stanford University with a mission to “tran…
