This week’s episode of the IMLCA Tuesday Talk, presented by IMLCA Players Directory and Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features: Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern University/PLL Redwoods HC (Moderator) Kyle Harrison – PLL Redwoods Jules Heningburg […]
COS-COA Drill with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
COS-COA drill. Watch as Coach discusses and show clips of this drill which promotes body control, stick protection, leg plant and keeping the eyes up and focusing on the field. This is a change of […]
Goalie Ball Toss Drill Variations with Brian Phipps – Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates this ball toss goalie drill and variations. The top hand makes every save and if the ball is above your chest, the palm is up, and if the ball […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Consequences
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 7: Limestone College vs. Merrimack College with JB Clarke and Mike Morgan
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features JB Clarke from Limestone College, Mike Morgan from Merrimack College, and moderator Mike Golic Jr. from ESPN. In this session, our […]
IMLCA Tuesday Talk EP 3: High School Roundtable
This week’s episode of the IMLCA Tuesday Talk, presented by IMLCA Players Directory and Lacrosse Coaches Insider, will feature: Bryan Kelly – Calvert Hall (MD) Jay Sothoron – The Episcopal School of Dallas (TX) Mike […]
Zone Practice Ideas with Eric Koch – Denison Univ.
Watch as Coach explains they work their zone with a lot of 5v5 and dodges from top to bottom. Separate the drills by segments, bottom 2v2 and top 3v3. Rep out motions against air then […]
Practice Flow and Tempo with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Switching between drills (dialed in and bring the juice). Coach discusses transitioning from individual work to teamwork. They start off with quick hitters and focused drills that lead into full team drills.
Defensive Playmakers with Trey Whitty – St. Paul’s School (MD)
Get the ball back for your team. Watch as Coach explains how a player can be a playmaker by getting the ball back for the team. Be great at groundballs, knocking down passes, riding game, […]
IMLCA Tuesday Talk EP 2: Division III Recruiting Roundtable
This week’s episode of the IMLCA Players Directory Tuesday Talk, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features: Rob Randall – Nazareth College Peter Lasagna – Bates College Paul Cantabene – Stevenson University Dave Webster – Dickinson […]
IMLCA Tuesday Talk EP 1: Building Successful Team Culture
This week’s episode of the IMLCA Players Directory Tuesday Talk, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features: Dan Chemotti – University of Richmond Joe Alberici – Army West Point Kevin Cassese – Lehigh University Taylor Wray […]
Practice Tips with Will Campbell – Limestone College
Watch as Coach explains that you need to be hands on with all drills but when you need to correct an individual, pull them aside so that the drill can continue, and the other players […]
The Four Agreements with Chris Kolon – University of Detroit Mercy
Mental Skills. Watch as Coach explains the Four Agreements that are the basis of his program. In today’s world, coaches are viewed differently than in the past and when building your culture and brand, Coach […]
Defending a Pick in Man Defense with Kevin Warne – Georgetown Univ.
Rule #1, and #2, is Play the Ball. Rule #3 is Don’t Forget #1 and #2. Watch as Coach explains how to defend a pick in man defense. It is important to have an aggressive […]
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 4: Univ. of Notre Dame vs. Ohio State Univ. with Chris Wojcik and Travis Crane
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features Chris Wojcik from Univ. of Notre Dame, Travis Crane from Ohio State Univ., and moderator Mike Golic Jr. from ESPN. In […]
Statue Shooting Drill for Attackmen with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates this statue shooting drill for attackmen. The player will be a step or two above the goal line in a proper stance and reach the stick out […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 3 Part 2: University of Virginia 2019 Championship Breakdown
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features Lars Tiffany and Kip Turner of the University of Virginia Lacrosse staff. In this session, our featured coaches break down film […]
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 3 Part 1: 2020 IMLCA Players Directory Recruiting Report
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features former Johns Hopkins Lacrosse head coach and member of the IMLCA Board of Directors, Dave Pietramala. Coach Pietramala is joined by […]
Small Net Shooting Drill with John Danowski – Duke Univ.
Between the pipes. Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this small net shooting drill using a box lacrosse net inside a normal goal. The players are shooting to the area between the pipes using […]
Defensive Mentality with Trey Whitty – St. Paul’s School (MD)
Tools in the Toolkit. Watch as Coach explains what he looks for in a defensive player’s mentality. He explains each tool, competitiveness, urgency/fear, voices, and the ability to see through the fog.
Practice Mission Statement with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Live your life like you play the game and play the game like you live your life. Watch as Coach explains that the mission statement for practice is to install their core values through the […]
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 2: Univ. of Lynchburg vs. Washington and Lee Univ.
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features Steve Koudelka from Univ. of Lynchburg, Gene McCabe from Washington and Lee Univ., and moderator Mike Golic Jr. from ESPN. In […]
4 Line 2 Cage Crisscross Drill with Janine Tucker – (Retired) Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 4 line 2 cage crisscross shooting drill. This is a fast paced drill with a ton of reps that involves passing, cutting and shooting.
IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday EP 1: Duke Univ. vs. Univ. of Loyola Maryland
This episode of the IMLCA Whiteboard Wednesday series, presented by Lacrosse Coaches Insider, features Ron Caputo from Duke Univ., Marc Van Arsdale from Univ. of Loyola Maryland, and moderator Mike Golic Jr. from ESPN. In […]
Drills Your Goalies Can Do on Their Own with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Working on your own time. Watch as Coach discusses goalies working on their own with assisted bands which are great for footwork. Goalie wall ball involves shooting off the wall, making the save and then […]
Keys to Success with David Metzbower – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach David Metzbower discusses these 5 areas that you must master to be a great team. You must play fast and with passion, limit turnovers, be fundamentally sound in all aspects and execute […]
Tips for Building an Offense with Sarah Kellner – Regis University
Maximize your offense. Watch as Sarah Kellner explains that you should build your offense based on the strengths of your personnel. She recommends using drills to see who and what is working the most efficient […]
Angry Scoring with Will Campbell – Limestone College
Watch as Coach discusses ‘angry scoring’ and the biggest difference he sees in high school players moving on to college. The time and number of steps taken from catch to shooting in high school is […]