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 […]
Northern Buildup Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Marcus Willis – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Marcus Willis discusses the Northern Buildup drill, where attackmen position themselves behind the cage while midfielders occupy corners and defensemen align on GLE. The offense aims for quick two-on-one plays and utilizes […]
Island Series Work at Attack Position with Collin Stephens – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Collin Stephens goes over his Island Series work. The drill starts with question mark passing, focusing on driving up to the island, chopping your feet and sticks, and making sure your body […]
New Mexico Passing Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Collin Stephens – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Collin Stephens breaks down the New Mexico passing drill, designed to improve stick awareness and passing accuracy. This drill focuses on keeping your stick up, consistently hitting your teammates’ sticks, and practicing […]
Polar Bear Ground Ball Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Collin Stephens – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Collin Stephens breaks down the Polar Bear GBs drill, which focuses on ground balls and proper technique. The drill emphasizes exploding through contact to secure the ground ball and getting into a […]
Full-Field Broken Clearing Drill with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan explains a clearing drill. The clearing drill features a full field setup with designated roles for attackers and defenders. Participants focus on executing three passes before advancing, which enhances their […]
Building Player-Led Teams with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan discusses the importance of creating leaders on your team and shows footage of this being demonstrated. They tell one or two people instructions and make them explain to their team.
Half-Field Buildup with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan discusses how the Tampa program does half-field buildup. It starts with a two-on-one strategy, focusing on alternating the ball’s entry side. The initial whistle from midfield sets up a two-on-one […]
2-Man Game, Pick Play Training, and Angry Shooting with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan explores the key elements of offensive and defensive practices. Individual offensive skills are crucial for player development, while defensive strategies require strong communication, especially for new players. The content outlines […]
Rats: 3v2 and Gulls: 4v3 Drill with Ryan Sullivan and Mark Penn – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan teaches the Rats: 3 V 2 drill. This is a three-on-two exercise that enhances movement in tight spaces. Offensive players learn effective foot movement and passing, while the defense focuses […]
Ladders to Cones Warm Up with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan teaches Tampa warmup drills. These warm-ups include a series of activities designed to enhance agility and footwork. Participants perform ladder drills followed by sprint agility sessions. Training takes place three […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]