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.
Coaches Code of Conduct

Posted in Coaching.
Our leagues adhere to the code of conduct for players, coaches and parents provide by US Lacrosse and Positive Coaching Alliance. All coaches and youth players (boys & girls) are required to become members of US Lacrosse. High school players are not required, but encouraged to become members.
Boys Lacrosse Stat Definitions
Posted in Coaching.
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.
10 Reasons We Shouldn’t Yell
Posted in Coaching.
This March Madness, one the most talked about moments was this exchange between Michigan State Tom Izzo and Aaron Henry during a timeout in the first-round game. Thanks to CBS, ESPN, and social media, this exchange has become viral, with many people challenging Izzo’s behavior as “crossing the lin…
Tryout Planning
Posted in Coaching.
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…
The Role of the Coach
Posted in Coaching.
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…
Our Favorites
Posted in Drills.
Some of our favorite drills are archived here. They are great and the kids love them.
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…
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.
