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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Look Opposite Drill with Steve Koudelka – Univ. of Lynchburg
Watch as Coach Steve Koudelka explains and shows practice videos of the ‘Look Opposite Drill’. This smaller drill is great as the last drill in your practice sessions. Players start by the GB getting it […]
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 […]
Why Every Great Coach Assesses Their Athletes – Beyond the Scoreboard & Stats
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance As a coach, you’re constantly evaluating whether it’s watching how athletes perform in a drill, tracking game-day stats, or observing who shows up ready to […]
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. […]
The Drama Stops Here with Jen Hardy – The Academy of MotivAction
Watch as Jen Hardy discusses the weight that today’s coaches carry. The mindset of a coach feeling pressure can shift quickly if they don’t practice awareness, presence, and recognize the opportunity to become who they […]
Parents: Know Your Role
By: David Emeott Author of: Beyond the Finish Line: The Art of Transformational Coaching – Click Here The parents’ role is simple: encouraging their athlete and the team, being positive, and remaining present. The […]
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 […]
Be Present for Your Family with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
It is difficult to balance work and family time. Coach Jeff Tambroni explains that you need to be present for your family when you have the opportunity to be with them. Do the best you […]
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 […]
Goalie: Defending Low Angle Shots with Drake Porter – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Drake Porter explains and demonstrates defending low angles for goalies. In defensive situations, it is important to be quick while remaining tight when covering the goal. Proper stance is critical to both […]
3v2 Press Clearing Drill with Charles Giunta – Saint Joseph’s 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 […]
Recognizing Effort and Strategy
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker The popularity of growth mindset literature over the past few decades has had a positive effect on people’s lives. However, a significant and potentially deleterious misconception has also emerged, one that […]
Hit Man Slide & Recovery Drill with Travis Crane – Ohio State Univ.
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 […]