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:
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 “bad”? And we were not talking about the coaches who have losing records rather we were looking at the coaches who just don’t “get it”.
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, ESPN, and social media, this exchange has become viral, with many people challenging Izzo’s behavior as “crossing the line.”
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?
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 your head, legs, and heart. We believe that mastering these techniques can develop outstanding defensive players.
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 Lacrosse believes that leagues, associations, and other organizers of youth lacrosse should seek to provide playing opportunities that, as much as possible, establish a “level […]
Call for Coaches Form
We are currently recruiting boys and girls coaches. If you like to work as a team, you are the right person.
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 endeavor to make lacrosse a positive, character-building experience for every athlete and to make the experience a more successful one for coaches, parents, fans, and […]
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 required to become members of US Lacrosse. High school players are not required, but encouraged to become members.
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
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