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 […]
Faceoff: 3-Layer Dead or Alive Drill with Peter Dolan – High Point 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 […]
Put It Into Practice
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaches and sport leaders cannot control athletes’ feelings of confidence; however, they oversee the environment in which athletes perform. The following suggestions […]
3v3 Double Small-Sided Game with Troy Haefele – Lafayette College
Watch as Coach Troy Haefele explains and shows practice video of this small-sided game: 3v3 Double. The focus of the drill is to handle and carry doubles while developing poise and vision. This is a […]
Starter Drills with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent explains how every practice begins with a team meeting. The team then stretches before moving on to their starter drills. Coach refers to these drills as ‘attention grabbers’ and […]
Step Away Drill with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach Ryan Moran explains and shows practice and game film of this step away drill. The player will get to the GLE and step away going from one-handed to two-handed, making the pass. […]
Faceoff Warm-Up Drills with John Cohen – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach John 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 […]
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 […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
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 […]
Understanding Your Players’ Personal Struggles with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Tambroni discusses his role in addressing his players’ personal mental health struggles. He believes in creating an environment where the players feel comfortable talking about their personal struggles. It is important […]
Bull in the Ring Faceoff Drill with Casey Dowd – Princeton Univ.
Watch as Coach Casey Dowd explains, and players demonstrate the Bull in the Ring Faceoff Drill. Two players will be facing off in a live situation with the wings involved in the drill. The focus […]
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 […]
Steps Coaches Can Take to Prevent Player Injuries with Dr. Robb Rehberg – William Paterson Univ.
Watch as Dr. Robb Rehberg discusses steps that coaches can take to prevent player injuries. He will explain in detail the following steps: Properly plan activities Provide a safe physical environment Provide proper instruction Supervise […]
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
Slow-Motion Approaches with Dave Pietramala – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Dave Pietramala explains and players demonstrate the technique and positioning for a defender’s slow-motion approach. He wants the defender to be flat with the outside shoulder on the offensive player’s inside shoulder. […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Flat Alamo Drill with Ryan Rohde – Randolph-Macon College
Watch as Coach Ryan Rohde explains and shows practice video of the Flat Alamo Drill. The defenders will line up in the middle of 2 offensive players. The offensive player will receive a pass and […]
Goalie 5-Spot Footwork Drill with Noah Fossner – Univ. of Massachusetts
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Every Lacrosse Coach Should Know About Emergency Preparedness with Robb S. Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT – William Paterson Univ.
Watch as Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT, a certified athletic trainer and nationally registered EMT, shares insights on the critical need for emergency preparedness in sports, especially at the high school level. He highlights that […]
Angle Dodge Drill with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Joel Tinney explains and demonstrates this angle dodge drill. The focus is for the dodger to gain an advantage and make the defender determine how to exploit it. The coach sets up […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Tips and Guidelines for Communication and Teaching Methodology to Protect Mental Health
By: Adam Sarancik At all times we must remember the influence we have on the players we coach. If the way we act toward them and the way we communicate with them are done properly, […]
Full-Feature! Faceoff Drills and Skills with Peter Dolan – High Point Univ., Casey Dowd – Princeton Univ., and Jon Cohen – Johns Hopkins Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 41-minute session from the recent IMLCA Coaches Summit that is available in our IMLCA Video Library will expire on Monday, March 24, 2025 – Enjoy! Watch as Coaches Peter […]
Circle Trap Drill with Steve Gartelman – Frostburg State Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Gartelman explains and shows practice video of the Circle Trap Drill. This is a pre-practice, 6-man, 50%, 3 corners drill focused on doubles and movements. The offense’s focus is to fake […]
Sit/Hesitation Dodge Drills with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach Ryan Moran explains and shows practice and game video of these sit/hesitation dodge drills. The sit move can help to get around the crease or execute a roll dodge. The 1st video […]
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 […]
Up the Hash Shooting Drill with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coach Matthew Licciardi explains, and Coach TJ Haley demonstrates the Up the Hash Shooting Drill. The drill is set up with a line of cones arched and slightly bent towards the middle of […]