Are your zone and man defenses using different terminology? Watch as Coach Eric Koch discusses some of his top coaching cues and the benefits of using consistent language throughout your program.
Faceoff: Throwing the Right Check at the Right Time with Chris Harren – Univ. of Michigan
Does everyone on your team know the rules of a faceoff? Watch as Coach Chris Harren discusses his teaching progression for a non-traditional faceoff athlete.
Dodging Drill with Jim Stagnitta – Whipsnakes/Premier Lacrosse League
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this dodging drill that works on putting yourself in the best position to score. Dodging is not running around the defender but through him. This drill emphasizes getting […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]
Goalies: Off-Stick Save with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Does your goalie struggle with off-stick hip shots? Watch as Coach Eric Hagarty demonstrates his teaching progression for this move and emphasizes using a consistent move that your athletes can perform over and over again.
Scrappin’ Drill with Scott Marr – University at Albany
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this beginning of practice Scrappin’ Drill. This 3 on 2 offense vs defense drill simulates playing in tight areas. Offensively the players want good communication then pick up […]
Losing the Faceoff Chop Drill with Steve Vaikness – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this chop drill for when you are in a chase position after losing a faceoff. The coach rolls the ball and the trailing player gets one chop to […]
Shore Line Dodging Area with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach Ryan Moran discusses his offensive and defensive philosophy for the shore line dodging area and walks through a couple of common scenarios your players will face.
Characteristics of Successful Players with John Raba – Wesleyan Univ.
Watch as Coach John Raba discusses characteristics that he looks for when recruiting players that fit with the Wesleyan lacrosse culture.
33% Rule with Jordan MacIntosh – Chrome LC
How much time do you spend developing your transition play? Watch as Jordan MacIntosh explains the 33% rule and the importance of capitalizing on your opportunities to score in transition.
Osborne Scoring Drill with Will Campbell – Limestone College
Watch as Coach diagrams and shows clips of the Osborne Scoring Drill. The ball is kicked down and to the back side where the player makes a move, attacks and gets upfield sprinting through the […]
Drill Bank with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses his drill bank and the benefits it provides. Coach shows an example of this drill bank with a detailed explanation.
Wing-To-Wing Stick Protection with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Do your athletes struggle with stick protection? Watch as Coach Justin Turri demonstrates a wing-to-wing stick protection drill that focuses on keeping your stick close to your body as you change direction.
Confrontational On Ball Defense with Chris Kolon – Univ. of Detroit Mercy
Watch as Coach Chris Kolon discusses his philosophy for on ball defense and two main points of emphasis for his team: 1. Strong Approach 2. Dictate One Direction
Windup Drill and Face Dodge with Matt Brown – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Matt Brown discusses, and players demonstrate this windup shooting drill that teaches athletes how to face dodge effectively to create an opportunity to score.
Goalies: Drills with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Do you have a goalie who drags their back foot when stepping towards the ball? Watch as Coach Eric Hagarty demonstrates a variety of drills your goalies can do on their own to build good […]
Lusk Drill with Joe Alberici – US Military Academy West Point
Do you know where the Lusk Drill gets its name? Watch as Coach Joe Alberici discusses this 5v6 offense focused drill to see which of your players have the talent to invert and create scoring […]
Practice Plans: The Approach with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent discusses the core elements that go into an effective practice plan and some common mistakes that coaches make.
Pass Around and Shoot Drill with Ann Elliott Whidden – Univ. of Colorado
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pass around and shoot drill. Each player will have five opportunities going right handed, left handed, and switching hands. The ball is passed around the perimeter and […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Off-Ball Defense: Field Position for the “2” Defender with Steve Grossi – Towson Univ.
Would you like your “2” defender to make more of an impact? Watch as Coach Steve Grossi discusses the importance of field position and shares a few of his favorite drills for developing this in […]
Stick Work Maze Drill with Don Zimmerman
Watch as retired Coach Don Zimmerman discusses, and players demonstrate this stick work drill progression that is great for developing passing, ground ball recovery, and communication while also conditioning your athletes.
Turning Today’s Kids Into Champions Quickly
I was talking to a coach I mentor last week and he said something that stopped me dead in my tracks. This is a guy who invests a ton of time and effort into becoming […]
Catch and Dunk Drill with Andrew Fink – Univ. of Saint Joseph
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this catch and dunk shooting drill. When the defense has a great show or is clogging up the lanes, the offense is setting the X a little higher […]
Characteristics of Successful Players with John Raba – Wesleyan University
Watch as Coach discusses what he considers the characteristics of his successful players and emphasizes that none of these require ability. These characteristics are as follows: competitiveness/effort, self-motivation, mental toughness, and accountability.
Hands Away from the Body Drill with Charley Toomey – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach Charley Toomey demonstrates this goalie positioning drill that reinforces keeping their hands away from their body. Coach Toomey also explains how too many goalies use their stick as a crutch to find […]
Off-Ball Defense: 2v1 From the Corners with Peter Milliman – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach Peter Milliman discusses this 2v1 off-ball development drill that forces the offense to play fast and adjust their position based on the movement of the defender.
Turning Parents into Raving Fans of Your Program
So, over the last few weeks, I’ve heard about a ton of frustrations you guys have with parents in your program. I think it’s safe to say dealing with difficult parents is not on anyone’s […]
Developing Off-Ball Positioning with Steve Grossi – Towson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Grossi discusses his rules and guidelines for off-ball positioning and the importance of communication and field awareness.
Reverse Genny Drill with Jake DeCola – Albion College
Watch as Coach Jake DeCola explains, and players demonstrate the Reverse Genny Drill. This is an adaptation of the West Genny 3v2 Drill in which the offensive players now must cross mid-field and complete one […]