Watch as Coach Peter Dolan explains, and a player demonstrates using a resistance band in this faceoff clamp drill. The band is twisted and placed across the top of the back. The band helps generate […]
Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso discusses La Jolla Country Day School leadership programs for athletics and how developing a culture is the key for a successful team. He explains great teams don’t happen by accident and […]
Goalie Propeller Drill with Christian Buck – Christian Buck Consulting
Watch as Coach Christian Buck explains and demonstrates with a goalie this propeller drill. Coach points out that when the goalie is defending against high-velocity shots there is not a lot of time to react. […]
Faceoff Warm-Up Drills with Jon Cohen – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach Jon Cohen explains that he believes there are four main components to any faceoff warm-up: stretching and mobility, mental preparation, hand speed, and footwork—including exits. Coach Cohen emphasizes the importance of changing […]
2-Ladder Approach Footwork Drill with John Gorman – Hofstra Univ.
Watch as Coach John Gorman explains, and players demonstrate the ‘2-Ladder Approach Footwork Drill.’ Using a ladder on the ground, players lead their steps in and out of each tile, while following directions given by […]
The Ten Most Important Things a Coach Should Do in the Off-Season
Even if the last game of the season ends in a victory, the off-season begins for me after the last out of that game. Next season, I know I must be better and my team […]
Faceoff: 3-Layer Dead or Alive Drill with Peter Dolan – Iona Univ.
Watch as Coach Peter Dolan explains and demonstrates the 3-Layer Dead or Alive Faceoff Drill. There are two players in the drill, with one player being dead and the other being live. The first part […]
Are You Trustworthy? with Dr. Timothy Baghurst – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Baghurst explains that trust is the #1 factor in building culture. It all starts with you and if the players, assistant coaches, and staff don’t trust you, it does not matter […]
Core Values with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Tambroni discusses the importance of getting players to buy into the organization and goals. These beliefs should have a constant presence, including practice plans so the players are reminded daily of […]
Middle 3rd Ride Drill with Steve Gartelman – Frostburg State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Gartelman explains and presents formation diagrams of the ‘Middle Third Ride Drill.’ This drill features a full-field defensive setup with a 3-on-3 formation. The backside fourth defensive player rotates matchups once […]
Box OTS Stickwork Drill with Travis Crane – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Travis Crane explains the ‘Box OTS (Over-the-Shoulder) Stickwork Drill.’ To perform this drill, a box is formed with a player in each corner. The goal is for one player to catch the […]
How Coaches Can Develop an OUTSTANDING Working Relationship With Your AD
By: Kevin M. Bryant, CMAA Many times, in my 35-year career in college and high school athletic administration I have heard coaches share their frustrations about their athletic director. While I would like to […]
Scouting a Goalie for a Fear Response with Christian Buck – Christian Buck Consulting
Watch as Christian Buck discusses scouting a goalie to see if they have a fear response. He encourages you to watch for two things in film or pregame warmups. First, does the goalie duck or […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Views Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that coaches need to know their social messages and their views they express are always a reflection of their employer/program. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school […]
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 […]
Runway 1v1 Dodging Drill with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Joel Tinney explains and demonstrates the “Runway 1v1 Dodging” drill. The drill consists of two players in a 1-on-1 situation. It teaches players to read their opponent’s leverage in order to determine […]
Goalie Lead Leg & Drive Steps Drill with Noah Fossner – Yale Univ.
Watch as Coach Noah Fossner explains and shows practice video of the “Goalie Lead Leg & Drive Steps” drill. The drill begins with goalies positioned with their right ankle on the right pipe. They must […]
The Decisive Intangible for All College Athlete Recruits
Originally published in an Adam Sarancik Book Most college coaches have similar goals, philosophies, and priorities when recruiting athletes for their program. In short, they want people, athletes, and players who tangibly have sports skills […]
Faceoff: Left-Hand & Right-Hand Live Reps with Casey Dowd – Princeton Univ.
Watch as Coach Casey Dowd explains and demonstrates live left- and right-hand reps to strengthen faceoff plays. The key focuses include hand positioning, ball placement in the stick, and driving down the line for control. […]
3v2 Press Clearing Drill with Charles Giunta – Fairfield Univ.
Watch as Coach Charles Giunta explains and shows practice videos of the 3v2 Press Clearing Drill. This is a six-person drill in which offensive players first break to the bottom corner, then press up the […]
Coaching and Social Media
By: Rainer Martens and Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics When we think of coaching, we think of faceto-face interaction, but of course coaches communicate by phone, […]
4-Second Rule: Get the Ball Out of the Stick Faster with Bobby Benson – Providence College
Watch as Coach Bobby Benson explains that his offense is focused on passing the ball and attacking, not backing up and cradling. He emphasizes getting the ball out of the stick faster using the 4-second […]
Leaders Must be Great Communicators with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains his philosophy of leadership on how athletes must be great communicators. They must be able to communicate with teammates as well as the coaches. He stresses that team leaders should […]
Tips for Helping Your Athletes Unwind Using Their Comfort Zone (Phones) with Kim Karr – Digital4Good
Watch as Kim Karr discusses tips that administrators and coaches can use to help athletes unwind using their comfort zone (phones). Communication and conversations about an athlete’s phone can impact their mood and stress level. […]
Fade & Feed Drill with Kevin Pezanowski – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Watch as Coach Kevin Pezanowski explains and shows practice clips of the Fade & Feed Drill. Using hoops to represent defensive player paths, players make contact with the hoop, then fade to the left of […]
Goalie Approach Drill with Jake DeCola and TJ Thomas – Albion College
Watch as Coaches TJ Thomas and Jake DeCola explain, and players demonstrate the Goalie Approach Drill. This drill uses four tables and cones. Players, in a crouching stance, follow a designated path, bouncing off the […]
The Sports Nutrition Challenge Hiding in Plain Sight
By: Greta Jarvis, MS, MPH, Founder of: Center for Active Women It was around sophomore year of high school when my classmates, teammates, and friends started restricting their eating: the Flat Belly Diet, the Cabbage […]
Partner Approaches Defensive Drill with Trey Wilkes – Univ. of Delaware
Watch as Coach Trey Wilkes explains and shows practice clips of the Partner Approaches Drill. He sets up the drill using cones spaced 10–12 yards apart. In a three-whistle sequence, the first whistle signals the […]
How Injuries Occur with Massimo Gioffre, Univ. of Denver
Watch as Massimo Gioffre explains how player injuries occur in sports. There are key contributors to player injury such as fatigue, movement dysfunction, and cognitive abilities. Diet and overall wellness minimize the risks of injury, […]
Practicing Empathy
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The coaching process has been increasingly recognized as a complex social and cognitive system. In this context, the quality […]