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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
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 […]
Full-Feature! Offensive Dodging Concepts and Drills with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
We are releasing a FULL 29-minute session from a past lacrosse coaching clinic, available in our Lacrosse Coaches Insider +Plus video library. Free access to this video will expire on Friday, March 13, 2026 – […]
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 […]
Defense: Positioning and Turning Drill with Jimmy Ryan – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Jimmy Ryan explains and shows practice video of this defensive positioning and turning drill. This is a 5-minute drill that starts with 4 offensive players on the perimeter and the 4 defenders […]
Rapid-Fire Goalie Drill with Jake DeCola – Albion College and TJ Thomas – Univ. of Dubuque
Watch as Coaches Jake DeCola and TJ Thomas break down and demonstrate this rapid-fire goalie drill. The drill focuses on sharpening the goalie’s reaction time while increasing their level of discomfort. The sole objective for […]
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 […]
Whirlpool from X Flow Drill with Troy Haefele – Lafayette College
Watch as Coach Troy Haefele explains and shows practice videos of the Whirlpool From X Drill. The purpose of the drill is to improve spacing, offensive flow, ball movement, and decision-making. Emphasizing the creation of […]
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 […]
Providing Positive Feedback
By: Rainer Martens, Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Take this short true-or-false test to raise your awareness about giving feedback: Questions Save feedback until the end of […]
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 […]
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 Tracking Drill with Mike Horowitz – Colorado College
Watch as Coach Mike Horowitz explains the tracking drill that works on a goalie’s hand/eye coordination. Many times, a goalie is looking at the shooter or their eyes but in this drill the focus is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Escape GBs Drill with Ryan Wellner – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coach Ryan Wellner explains, and players demonstrate the Escape GBs Drill. The drill focuses on the offensive player picking up a GB off a rebound in a difficult, highly occupied area while being […]
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 […]
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 […]
Statue Shooting Drill for Attackmen with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti explains, and a player demonstrates this statue shooting drill for attackmen. The player will be a step or two above the goal line in a proper stance and reach the […]