Lax Tips
Tips for Players to set you on your way to on-field success.
Top Qualities of Great Leaders
The qualities that delineate a remarkable leader are multifaceted. What distinguishes ordinary leadership from greatness?
Unveiling Mental Fortitude
As the lacrosse season approaches, athletes across high schools gear up not only physically but mentally as well. Mental toughness plays a pivotal role in an athlete’s journey, influencing their performance, resilience, and overall well-being. High school lacrosse athletes, in particular, can harness this mental fortitude at various stages of their season for optimal success.
16 Defensive Tips
How is your defensive game? Do attackers with quick feet blow by you? Are you losing time on the field because you just can not seem to be effective enough in the back? Defense is tremendously hard. It seems like in any sport you play, whether it’s lacrosse or not, playing defense is a grind.
Philosophy of Trying
Almost everyone in the world has heard of Michael Jordan. He is probably one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived. But, did you know that he was cut from his high school basketball team when he was in the tenth grade because he was not good enough to make the team? The man […]
The Athletes’ Creed
The Athletes’ Creed was created by those who play for the love of the game. It is a set of principles written by sports leaders and everyday athletes from across the country. It’s a proclamation of what the game stands for and how to be a better athlete, teammate, and opponent. Its mission is to […]
Lacrosse Player Creed
Team chemistry is the key component to a team’s success, at any level. It takes a special type of player to realize this and act in a way that benefits the team the most. To play with a true love for the game, and a passion to succeed and not be denied is the true […]
Make Him Play You
Make your defenseman play you and you alone every second you are in the game. Keep moving all the time so that he must center his attention on you an not be in position to help out his fellow defensemen.
Away From the Defense
In moving the ball around the circle, make all passes sharp, short, and to the outside, away from the defenseman.
Make Passes Hard
Make feed passes hard. No rainbow balls or hospital passes, please.
Never Stand Still
When you have the ball, never stand still – keep moving all the time – if necessary run backwards and forwards – but keep moving. When you are ready to make a pass, take one step back quickly and move. If you are standing still, you’re wrong.
Feed Passes
All feed passes must be thrown crsiply and accurately. If it’s a bad pass, do your best and make a great catch to help your buddy out.
Circle Away From Pressure
Always move to meet every pass, and circle away from your defenseman.
Coaches Insider
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- Don’t Worry About the Next Job with Andre Cook – St. Edward’s Univ. January 21, 2025 Men's Basketball Coaches Insider
- Student-Athletes and the Media January 21, 2025 Human Kinetics
- Student-Athletes and the Media January 21, 2025 Human Kinetics
- Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh January 16, 2025 Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
- Space Invaders Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond January 16, 2025 Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association
- Defensive Stance Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas January 16, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Defensive Stance Drill with Rodney Terry – Univ. of Texas January 16, 2025 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
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- Notre Dame vs. Maryland: 2024 DI men's lacrosse championship highlights May 27, 2024
- Kavanagh brothers – and mom! – have a day at NCAA men's lacrosse championship May 27, 2024
- College lacrosse teams with the most national championships May 27, 2024
NCAA DII Women’s News
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USILA Men’s Lacrosse News
- IMLCA & USILA AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON PRESENTED BY AXIA TIME November 21, 2024
- USILA Announces 2024 Scholar All-Americans June 13, 2024
- USILA Announces 2024 Team Academic Awards June 13, 2024
- Watch the 2024 Senior All-Star Games! May 23, 2024
- USILA Announces 2024 Blatant Lacrosse Division I All-Americans and Award Winners May 23, 2024
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LI Lacrosse Journal (LILJ)
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