Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 3-man weave drill. The players line up 10 yards apart between the vertical restraining lines running to the opposite line passing the ball and going behind the […]
Goalie Drill: Pipe Hold/Tennis Balls with Jake DeCola – Albion College
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of this pipe hold tennis ball drill. This is a high-rep, game-like training drill that works on staying solid on the pipe. The goalies need to focus […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
Coned Out Read-It Drill with Will Campbell
This is a drill that forces the dodger to read the slide. The goal is to train the eyes to look at the slide and be reactionary dodgers based on what the defender is doing. […]
3-on-2, 2-on-1 Continuous Compete Drill with Jordan MacIntosh
Watch as Jordan explains this 3-on-2 continuous compete drill that is usually run at the end of practice. The focus is on transforming from a defensive shift to an offensive shift. Jordan walks through the […]
Be a Good “Team” Coach with Bill Tierney – Univ. of Denver
If you want to be a good individual coach, then you should be a good “team” coach with your peers and other coaches. Coach Tierney encourages other coaches to share ideas but be respectful of […]
4-on-3 Nuggets and Flow Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate two drills, progressing from a 4-on-3 to a 6-on-6, that are designed to improve movement from an off-ball position to an on-ball position. Coach Conry also […]
Shooter’s Deception Discussion with Mike Perrino (Ohio Wesleyan) and Colin McGuire (Lynchburg)
Watch as Coach Perrino and Coach McGuire explain how they coach shooters to be deceptive and describe the drills they are using to accomplish this. Mike likes the Spin and Shoot Drill which he covers […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Phases of Offensive Possession with David Metzbower – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach shows a diagram on the phases of his offense. He believes in an early push either from a save or a turnover. Early offense means getting the ball to the attack and […]
Keep the Ball Away from the Goal with Alec Jernstedt – Grove City College
It is common sense to keep the ball away from the goal but as Coach explains, shooters are good and getting better every day so the defense should work to help the goalies by giving […]
NAZ Full-Field 5 on 4 Drill with J.B. Clarke – Limestone College
Watch as Coach explains how to set up and run this NAZ full-field 5 on 4 drill which is one of his favorites. He credits Nazareth College for this drill.
Reading the Pick with Bobby Benson – Univ. of Maryland
Watch as Coach explains the first read on pick is to accept or reject it. The second read is to stick or slip the pick. The player must listen, look, and feel the defender to […]
Practice Plan: Non-Negotiable with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach explains what is non-negotiable in practice planning for his defense. Before they step out on the field as a defense, they will meet as a group to focus on what the schedule […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Colored Tennis Ball Goalie Drill with Brian Phipps – Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)
Many goalies watch the shooter’s eyes to determine where they are shooting rather than finding the ball in the stick and picking it up off the release point. This drill uses colored tennis balls to […]
Generation Z and the Smartphone with Bill Carter – Student-Athlete Insights
Millennials were the first generation to grow up with technology and the World Wide Web. However, Generation Z (‘Gen Z’) was born into this technology and has complete access to information through smartphones in an […]
Shooting vs. Hitting the Wall with Jon Paige (Lewis Univ.) and Shawn Ewert (Bucknell Univ.)
Both John Paige and Shawn Ewert respond to the question of what is more important for offensive players, shooting or hitting the wall. Both agree that wall ball is the most important thing any lacrosse […]
5 v 5 Read ‘One’ Slide Drill with Chris Gabrielli – Providence College
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of a 5 v 5 Read ‘One’ Slide. In trying to raise a player’s Lax IQ, it is important to help them learn to read where the one […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing. The overall […]
Offense vs. Zone Defense
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics When the ball is on top, players look to carry the ball and stretch the defense so that they can […]
Switching from Man to Zone Defense with Brendon Connolly – Marquette Univ.
Coach explains when the best time is to switch from man to zone defense during a game. They like to switch in and out of it when the ball goes off the end line allowing […]
USA Drill with Samantha Eustace – Mercer Univ.
Coach 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 working on their shape […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Coffin Ground Balls Drill with DJ Lubs – Florida Southern College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Coffin Ground Balls Drill. This drill works on fielding the ball and clearing with an emphasis on fielding and punching the hands. After fielding the ball, feel […]
Core Values with Taylor Wray – Saint Joseph’s Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that when he started at Saint Joseph’s he presented his five core values of maturity, hard work, selflessness, toughness, and loyalty to his players. He felt that five was too hard […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Goalies Who Drop Their Hands with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
When goalies have issues like dropping their hands, chicken wings or standing straight up, your coaching staff should find the issues and isolate it. Work individual drills and study practice film to attempt to correct […]
Gladiator Drill with Jason Childs – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
There are really no rules for this game. The drill uses tennis balls, and the goal is placed in the Women’s crease. The offense has 30 seconds to score and the defense tries to stop […]
Non-Verbals: Two-Man Game with Justin Turri – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of non-verbal communication which helps set up your teammates while not tipping your hand. Off every pick the man with the ball is given a non-verbal (hand signal […]