By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Be very particular when choosing a coach or trainer for your athlete, but once you do, step aside and let them do what you chose them […]
10-Minute Clinic: Life, Lacrosse, and Leading with Bill Tierney – Univ. of Denver
In honor of University of Denver’s Head Coach Bill Tierney’s last regular season game before retirement, this Lacrosse Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic features coaching tips and philosophies from his presentation at the 2019 IMLCA […]
Are You a Prospect or a Suspect?
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Questions College Coaches Should Ask and High School Players Should Be Able to Answer Better People=Better Athletes=Better Players and Teammates I am frequently surprised how rarely […]
Cushion and Hold Passing Drill with Matt Brown – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Matt Brown and a player demonstrate this simple cushion and hold passing drill that is also a great way to progress into teaching the top hand fake.
House Passing Drill with Sarah Kellner – Regis Univ.
Watch as Coach Sarah Kellner explains and players demonstrate this house passing drill. Players are asked to move the ball high to low and low to high to try and get the defense to turn […]
Goalie Footwork Drills with Mike Horowitz – Colorado College
Watch as Coach Mike Horowitz explains and shows practice clips of these footwork drills. The first drill is the Single Knee Down Drill with the ball being tossed to the knee that is down, isolating […]
Selling Vision
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a “million-dollar idea.” The phrase implies that all you have to do is come up with an […]
10-Minute Clinic: Drills to Play Fast with David Metzbower – Univ. of Denver
In this Lacrosse Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, David Metzbower, previously the associate Head Men’s Coach and Offensive Coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and now the assistant coach at University […]
Goalies: Don’t “Get Ready” to “Get Ready” with Kady Glynn – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Kady Glynn explains and demonstrates how she uses bands to help her goalies understand not “getting” ready to “get ready”. The band should always be on the top hand as the goalie […]
Training Strategies
By: Tom Howley, Associate Director of Athletics for Athlete Performance – Cornell University Originally Published in: Complete Conditioning for Lacrosse Provided by: Human Kinetics Before beginning to design the off-field workouts, it is crucial to […]
Goalies: Arcs and Angles with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Watch as Coach Eric Hagarty explains the importance of arcs and angles. Using a string tied around a shooter’s waist, you can help your goalie see how angles increase and decrease as the shooter moves […]
Gladiator Drill with Jason Childs – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Watch as Coach Jason Childs explains the Gladiator Drill, which uses tennis balls and where the goal is placed in the women’s crease. The offense has 30 seconds to score and the defense tries to […]
Zone: Defensive Considerations with Eric Koch – Denison Univ.
Watch as Coach Eric Koch discusses a variety of considerations to discuss with your staff related to zone defense and overall defensive strategy.
Developing a Group Into a Team
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the main points from this chapter is that groups and teams are formed through intentional actions; they don’t just […]
My Take on Leadership
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If you expect people to follow you, you have to be willing to be the first to get dirty.” – John Klessinger […]
Cultural Eligibility with Joe Alberici – US Military Academy West Point
Watch as Coach Joe Alberici explains that the greatest gift you can give to a young person is the ability to understand the ripple effects of their actions. Everyone will make mistakes, but players need […]
USA Drill with Samantha Eustace – Mercer Univ.
Watch as Coach Samantha Eustace explains that the USA Drill is her team’s favorite drill. Always start with 2 defenders as the drill begins as 3v2, goes to 4v3 and eventually 5v4. The offense is […]
QB Pocket Presence Goalie Drill with Brian Phipps – Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)
After making a save, the goalie starts the offense. Coach Brian Phipps explains and demonstrates the QB Pocket Presence Drill with the goalie making a save with the hands coming up to the ear ready […]
Reflecting On Why You Coach
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Most coaching books start with a discussion of the importance of creating a coaching philosophy and follow up with a section […]
Be Careful Not to Overuse Technology in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik From the time most children can walk and talk today, they have a technological device of some type in their hands. By the time they finish elementary school, children can code, decode, […]
Gauntlet Ground Ball Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry explains, and players demonstrate this gauntlet ground ball drill. The ball is placed in the middle of the grid and the player must explode to the ball, staying low while […]
Bee Sting Pick Shooting Drill with Merrick Thomson and Scott Marr – University at Albany
Watch as Coaches Merrick Thomson and Scott Marr explain, and players demonstrate this bee sting pick shooting drill. This pick involves using a bee sting technique to seal the defender with your backside and then […]
The Grind
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]
West Genny Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Collin Stephens – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Collin Stephens discusses their classic West Genny drill. They discuss how they implement this high-tempo, transition-focused drill to develop quick decision-making, ball movement, and communication across all positions.
Mason Dixon Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Marcus Willis – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses their Mason Dixon drill, where players do a 3v2 formation, focusing on quick two-on-one passes and ball movement. Players switch roles between offense and defense, promoting continuous play and […]
Sides Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Marcus Willis – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses the Sides drill that they do for 10-15 minutes. The drill features a 4v3 setup, allowing teams to play continuously after scoring. Key elements include competition for the ball, […]
GBs to Over Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Marcus Willis – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis breaks down the GB’s to Over drill used with his defensemen. This 7-10 minute drill focuses on ground ball work and teaches players how to roll away under pressure. Marcus […]
Square Passing Drill with Marcus Willis
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses the square passing drill. Players are set up in a 3-1-2 formation, focusing on V-cutting and proper timing within the offense. This drill also teaches how to move the […]
Ladders and Approach Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Marcus Willis – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses a drill designed to help defensemen improve their footwork and ground ball technique. Players work on chopping their feet, stepping through ladders with quick, precise movement, and securing ground […]
Three-Step Pull, Pass, and Shooting Drill with Marcus Willis
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses their Three-Step Pull, Pass and Shooting drill. Marcus Willis presents a three-step pool passenger drill tailored for midfielders. This drill focuses on essential skills like ball reversal, sliding, and […]