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 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 […]
Spot the Rookie Coach
In one of my long car rides with a good friend of mine and a veteran lacrosse coach, we talked about poor coaching. What is it that makes some coaches […]
10 Reasons We Shouldn’t Yell
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, […]
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? […]
Defensive Teaching Points
The defensive principles outlined below focus on individual, group, and team defense. These are essential principles for all players, regardless of position. Defensive excellence in lacrosse relies on playing with […]
Age & Eligibility Guidelines
US Lacrosse establishes eligibility guidelines in order to promote the game of lacrosse among the youth of America in a safe and sportsmanlike environment. To best achieve this goal, US […]
Our Favorites
Some of our favorite drills are archived here. They are great and the kids love them.
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 […]
Coaches Code of Conduct
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 […]
The Role of the Coach
US Lacrosse wants all players to enjoy their experience with the sport of lacrosse and to learn positive character lessons that will help them in every aspect of their lives. Coaches are expected to embody the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance.
Coaches Insider
- Block Marks and Set Errors with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ. June 4, 2025 Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
- Infielder’s Star Drill with Niko Gallego – UCLA June 4, 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association
- Triangle and X Drills with Michele Biffle – Langham Creek High School (TX) June 4, 2025 Softball Coaches Insider
- Center of Gravity Drill with Mark Branch – Univ. of Wyoming June 4, 2025 National Wrestling Coaches Association
- 10v2 Partner Moving Rondo with Marcus DiBernardo – Monroe Univ. New Rochelle June 4, 2025 Championship Productions
- Pick and Roll Twist Turndown with Shaka Smart – Marquette Univ. June 3, 2025 Championship Productions
- Pick and Roll Twist Turndown with Shaka Smart – Marquette Univ. June 3, 2025 Championship Productions
- Defense: Positioning and Turning Drill with Jimmy Ryan – Rutgers Univ. June 3, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Blocking Warm Up Drill with Jaylen Reyes – Univ. of Nebraska June 3, 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association
- QBs & Coaches: Define the Language for Identifying Defenses with Billy Napier – Univ. of Florida June 3, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
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