Watch as Coach Travis Crane explains the Hit Man Slide and Recovery Drill. In this drill, players rotate in groups while defending. They focus on filling defensive positions and dodging, emphasizing continuous movement and framework. […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
Integrity
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
“Odds” Decision Making Drills with Deemer Class – First Class Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Deemer Class explains and shows practice videos of “Odds” decision-making drills. He first discusses shot-clock drills with 2v1s using a mini-net. Then, he explains his arc 2v1s with a 6×6 net. It’s […]
Ground Ball Recovery Drill with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent discusses this ground ball recovery drill that is great for getting the entire team focused at the beginning of practice.
Umbrella Approaches Drill with Jimmy Ryan – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Jimmy Ryan explains and shows video of the Umbrella Approaches Drill. This is a defensive drill that focuses on forcing the dodgers to an area of the field that the defender is […]
Dodging: Catch the Fly Drill with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Joel Tinney explains the “Catch the Fly” drill. In this drill, cones are used to direct player movement, encouraging them to leave early to catch the ball while moving downhill. The drill […]
9-Dot Challenge with James Leath – Mental Performance Coach
Watch as Mental Performance Coach James Leath presents a group of athletes with the 9-Dot Challenge. The challenge has 4 rules and the athletes have 5 minutes to work by themselves, then with a partner, […]
Communication
Originally Published in: The Coach’s Bulletin Board It’s not what we say, but what they hear. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” (George Bernard Shaw) NEGATIVE words […]
Front Post Shooting with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coaches Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley explain Front Post Shooting. They demonstrate the session while emphasizing proper shooting techniques, weight distribution, and getting over the top. Consistent performance of these drills will improve […]
Run the Line GB Drill with Ryan Wellner – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coach Ryan Wellner explains, and players demonstrate this Run the Line GB drill. This is a high rep drill with a lot of touches. The 1st part of the drill involves working on […]
Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help
By: Tommy Brown Provided by: One Heartbeat I believe in mental toughness. It’s what I do for a living teaching teams, leaders, and individuals how to push through obstacles, develop resilience, and refuse to quit […]
Space Invaders Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti explains, and players demonstrate the Space Invaders Drill. This is a conceptional drill that focuses on concepts over patterns. The players are given 3 options to create space by using […]
Saw Sliding Drill with Joe Bucci – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Bucci discusses the 2 vs. 1 Saw Sliding Drill. The Saw Drill has 2 defenders and 1 offensive player but there is not a dodger, so the slider’s movement initiates the […]
Preparing for Man or Zone Coming Out of a Timeout with Bobby Benson – Providence College
Watch as Coach Bobby Benson answers a question about preparing for man or zone coming out of a timeout. Coach explains there are certain plays that are good against man or zone defense or just […]
Off-Ball Defense: 3-on-2 Look Away Drill with John Gorman – Hofstra Univ.
Watch as Coach John Gorman explains and demonstrates the “3-on-2 Look Away Drill” for off-ball defense. Players work together against opponents, focusing on communication and movement. The coach emphasizes that players should read the ball […]
Goalie: Bad Habits on Low Saves with Drake Porter – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Drake Porter explains and demonstrates goalies’ bad habits on low saves. Hands moving before the feet: Coach stresses opening the foot up, which allows the goalie to drive and push down. Leaving […]
Advantages & Disadvantages of Leverage Dodges with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Joel Tinney explains the advantages and disadvantages of leverage dodges. The different types of dodges he discusses are: Roll Dodges, Chicken Wings, Freeze Dodges, and Shoves. These leverages dodges use the defender’s […]
Defenders Approach: Stick Position and Stance with Matt Dunn – First Class Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Matt Dunn discusses and demonstrates a defender’s approach, focusing on stick position and stance. Matt likes to anchor his stick on the approach to a point on the hip that allows the […]
Batting Cage Shooting Drill with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coach Matthew Licciardi and Coach TJ Haley explain and demonstrate the Batting Cage Shooting Drill. The drill focuses on improving footwork and shooting skills. Matthew also discusses common mistakes made while performing this […]
Off-Ball Picks & Reads “Steph Curry Shooting” with Deemer Class – First Class Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Deemer Class explains off-ball picks and reads in “Steph Curry Shooting.” He presents drills that enhance skills such as off-ball movement and reading defenders. It is encouraged to use dynamic drills that […]
Goalie 5-Spot Footwork Drill with Noah Fossner – Yale Univ.
Watch as Coach Noah Fossner explains and shows practice clips of a goalie demonstrating this 5-spot footwork drill. The 5 spots are reference points where the goalies practice squaring up to and moving between. The […]
Coaching Yourself: Controlling Your Anger
By: Rainer Martens and Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics The very nature of sport—the potential for injustice and for physical and mental injury—increases the likelihood of coaches experiencing […]
Transition: Substitution Offense with Steve Gartelman – Frostburg State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Gartelman explains and shows practice videos of substitution for offensive plays. The strategy mostly focuses on offensive plays, player substitutions, and team dynamics. It is important to know the skills of […]
Getting the Job You Want with Kevin Starnes – College Station ISD (TX)
Athletic Director Kevin Starnes explains that in his position, he does a lot of interviewing of coaches that are applying for jobs. He offers advice to his coaches so they will be prepared to get […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
2-5 Clear Breakout Patterns with John Odierna – Syracuse Univ.
Watch as Coach John Odierna explains 2.5 clear breakout patterns using a constructed diagram. In the first clear, he uses a short-stick as a hunter whose job is to bank left and get lost in […]
Dodging: Engage and Release with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach Ryan Moran explains and shows practice and game clips of these dodging drills: engage-release-run through and engage-release-shot. The objective is to create and release resistance to get the defender off-balance. Release and […]
Goalie Play: High Arc with John Tillman – Univ. of Maryland
Watch as Coach John Tillman explains and shows diagrams of the high arc in goalie play. He mainly discusses goalie placement; if they are a bigger player, it is important that they recognize their positioning […]
Slide Drills with Jimmy Ryan – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Jimmy Ryan explains and shows practice videos of a few of his slide drills. These drills emphasize proper stick positioning, and good posture. Players must actively correct their techniques and maintain communication. […]