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.
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…
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…
Boys Lacrosse Stat Definitions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 handful of programs – has become a coach’s game in which players are conditioned to listen for barked ins…
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”.
