Watch as Coach John Danowski explains, and players demonstrate these partner passing drills which are a great way to heat up the sticks at the beginning of practice. Players will play with both hands, using […]
Defensive Footwork Drill with Leah Gallagher – University at Albany
Watch as Coach explains this defensive footwork drill. The purpose of the drill is to work on approaches with the defenders approaching the attacker. As the ball moves to another attacker, they will drop step, […]
Athlete Skill Evaluation Tool
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics A coach’s skill evaluation tool should include all the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of performance they consider to be […]
Internal vs. External Coaching Cues with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching
Watch as Nick explains that internal cues are biomechanics in the movement process and external cues are outside of the body dealing with a movement outcome and achieving a goal. Examples of both internal and […]
Culture Is Fluid with Kevin Cassese – Lehigh Univ.
You need to stay on top of your culture. Coach explains that culture is fluid and a little bit of a moving target. Because your culture was good last year, it does not necessarily mean […]
Shooting Drills Can Lead to Bad Habits for Goalies with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Watch as Coach recommends limiting the exposure of your goalie to shooting drills. If a goalie is in an offensive shooting drill defending multiple shots, their confidence and technique can suffer. It can also lead […]
Defensive Zig-Zag Footwork Drill with DJ Lubs – Florida Southern College
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of this ‘zig-zag’ footwork drill. The focus of the drill is on footwork, communication, maintaining balance, and proper stick position. The defenders want to keep the head […]
Man-Up Offense: Hardball Passing Drill with Steven Boyle – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Steven Boyle explains, and players demonstrate this hardball passing drill. This drill uses six players and the goal is to make sixty passes in one minute. The emphasis is on getting the […]
What Makes a Bad Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Even bad teams have optimism. The Bad News Bears’ coach wouldn’t even tell his team that.” – Rob Babcock, Former NBA General […]
Fill the Gap: Solutions to Limited Numbers and Varying Skill Levels with Shayne Lynch – College of the Holy Cross
Watch as Coach explains his experiences with small rosters and a range of skill levels. He discusses how he applies the lessons he learned and thought processes to his coaching methods today, as well as […]
Building Culture – Life of a Start-Up | Overview of Recruiting, Retention, and Growing a Program From Bottom Up with Brad Wheeler – Barton College
Watch as Coach explains being a start-up and the entrepreneurial program spirit. He discusses the process of building a program from the ground up. The process includes recruiting, expectations, and growth.
The Art of Coaching with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Athletics
Watch as Dr. Greg Dale talks about the art of coaching. Coaching is an evolution and your definition of success may change over time. Dale talks about what it means to be a coach and […]
Fundamental Intangibles for the Aspiring Coach with Jon Sax – The Catholic University of America
Watch as Coach explains the fundamental intangibles for the aspiring coach and how these intangibles can contribute to success in your coaching career. These fundamentals include coaching what you know, being respectable if you want […]
Coach Reflections: Diversity & Inclusion, Program Building, Assistant Coaches with Johnathan Adlam – Canyon Hills HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains program building, diversity, and inclusion. He reflects on his experiences as a former player and now as a leader of a youth and high school program, as he looks to build […]
Your Defense Needs to Change – Part II with Alec Jernstedt – Grove City College
Watch as Coach covers part two of his presentation “Your Defense Needs to Change.” He explains how to force teams to the middle of the field defensively. He highlights why you need to be more […]
Team Defense – Concepts & Drills with Matt Bocklet – Cherry Creek HS (CO)
Watch as Coach explains different team defense philosophies for coaches to use. He breaks down Xs and Os, highlighting where to slide and recover from, against different offensive sets. He covers drills for the coaches […]
Analytics in Lacrosse with Zack Capozzi – Lacrosse Reference
Watch as Zack Capozzi explains how to use analytics in lacrosse. He covers how smart teams are using analytics to pick up many small edges on their competition. He also discusses when analytics shouldn’t be […]
Caught in 4K: Film Analysis & Communication with Tim O’Branski – Univ. of Maryland
Watch as Coach Tim O’Branski covers the full process for implementing film study with your team, from your first time breaking down film to on-field drills. Learn best practices for conducting a film session, some […]
Year 1 to Year 2 – Defensive Identity to Practice Implementation with Chris Perzinski – Jacksonville University
Watch as Coach explains defensive identity and on-field implementation. He discusses how to establish core values and rules within your defensive group and shares on-field drills and techniques to help implement them.
Developing Your Goalies with Andrew Gvozden – Goaliesmith
Watch as Andrew and Mike Gvozden of Goaliesmith break down the philosophies and observations they’ve made coaching thousands of the nation’s best keepers. In this session, they discuss warm-up, stance, stepping, mental techniques, and much […]
Jon Gordon Keynote Presentation
Watch as former lacrosse player, Jon Gordon, talks about what he’s learned throughout his career. Gordon says that although he speaks about positive leadership a lot, he is not a naturally positive person. He’s learned […]
High-Performance Stick Stringing – Overlooked and Undervalued with Lars Keil – Harvard University/Sidewall Jedi
Watch as Coach Lars Keil discusses high-performance stick stringing. Coach breaks down why every player should have a great stick, why so many players don’t, where to get a great stick, how to tell if […]
Extra-Man & Zone Offense with J.B. Clarke – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach explains how to be a good extra man and zone offense team. He discusses that all offenses can be taught with the fundamental skills learned through the 3v2 and 2v1, from clearing […]
Training Early Offense & Beyond with Bill Mason – Bowdoin College
Watch as Coach explains three separate drills the Bowdoin Men’s Lacrosse team uses to train and develop their early offense. The first drill, called Bear Build-Up, is a simple build-up drill that incorporates both even […]
4v4 Box Lacrosse Concepts with Johnny Mouradian – American Box Lacrosse Association
Watch as Coach Johnny Mouradian explains 4v4 box lacrosse concepts. Principles for this concept include ready four position, sticks inside, head-man the ball, carry, swing the ball through x, follow, and more.
Using Film to Scout Yourself & Opponent (ScoreBreak) with Ryan Danehy – Mercer Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Danehy explains how film can give you feedback and how to use it effectively. He discusses some of the things they track in the Division I level that can help spark […]
Quick Change: From Preseason to Midweek…Ideas for Getting Your Defense Ready in a Short Period of Time with Jason Archbell – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Jason Archbell talks about preseason to midweek preparation and tips for getting your defense ready in a crunch. Coach talks about setting the boundary and building the foundation whether you are on […]
Upgrade Your Game Plan with Tony Tatro – Baldwin Wallace University
Watch as Coach Tony Tatro explains how to upgrade your game plan. Coach talks about his flow system and what that entails. He encourages coaches to start building a game plan at the base, focusing […]
Everyday Drills to Develop Defensive Skills with Patrick Tuohy – 3d Garden State
Watch as Coach shares a series of drills, both individual and small-group, that can be utilized each practice to help defenders become the best version of themselves. Drills focus on hip mobility, plyometrics, agility, and […]
Drills to Enhance Pace of Play and Practice Competitiveness with Nic Bell – The Taft School
Watch as Coach explains approaches to practice that facilitate and build the individual skills needed to “play fast” while also giving coaches a nice menu of options to make their practices more engaging and competitive. […]