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 […]
Establish Work-Life Balance
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The long and late hours kept by many coaches often causes great strain on personal relationships. Unfortunately, many coaches realize too […]
Know Your Face-Off Scout/Opponent with Chris Harren – Univ. of Michigan
Know your opponent. Watch Coach explain that every face-off player has different tendencies and abilities. These are some of the questions that you need to answer through film and scouting analysis. How good is the […]
Practice Plan: Using Drills to Reinforce Core Values with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
What are your non-negotiables on offense and defense? Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent discusses the importance of using drills to reinforce technique or strategy you want to see and shares two of his favorite […]
Uneven Situations: Side-By Drill with Mike Hungerford
Looking for a team drill to help implement your offense? Watch as Coach Mike Hungerford discusses the Side-By Drill that focuses on uneven situations and transition play. He was previously at Farmingdale High School (NY).
Faceoff Advantage Drill with Steve Vaikness – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this faceoff advantage drill. The objective is to force the opponent to the exit where the defensive player wants him to go. Each faceoff opponent is different, and […]
High Five Defensive Drill with Janine Tucker – (Retired) Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this high five defensive drill. This is a fundamental drill that is used at every other practice. The drill reinforces the defender to stay low and take a […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Ball Security: Holster Your Stick Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Would you like your team to have less turnovers? Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti discusses, and players demonstrate an easy drill for offensive players to learn how to switch hands on their stick without exposing […]
Goalies: Transition From High School to College with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Where should you focus your time when preparing your goalies for the next level of play? Watch as Coach Eric Hagarty discusses where he spends the most time with freshmen goalies in training and what […]
Handwork/Footwork Progression for Midfielders with Kyle Hartzell – PLL and Atlas Lacrosse Club
Looking for a drill to develop your midfielders’ stick control and footwork? Watch as Atlas Lacrosse Club defenseman Kyle Hartzell discusses, and players demonstrate this handwork/footwork progression that is great for a warmup or conditioning.
6 Line Shooting Drill with Merrick Thomson – Univ. at Albany
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 6 line shooting progression drill. The drill works on zone offense as well as the two man game vs man defense. The players at the top will […]
Defensive Drills with Trey Whitty – St. Paul’s School (MD)
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of defensive drills that have been successful for his program. The footwork drill emphasizes change of direction and turning the hips and running. The High Step Engage Drill […]
Mindfulness for Sport: Capture the Most Important Moment, the Present Moment
By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]
Clock Ground Balls Circuit with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Looking for an up-tempo ground ball series? Watch as Coach Justin Turri demonstrates a circuit called Clock Ground Balls that will give your athletes a large amount of reps at a variety of different angles.
How to Set a Pick with Bobby Benson – Providence College
New to teaching pick play? Watch as Coach Bobby Benson (previously at Johns Hopkins Univ.) discusses his teaching progression for offensive pick fundamentals and emphasizes the importance of approach angles as the off-ball player.
Early Offense Substitution with David Metzbower – Univ. of Denver
Are you utilizing substitution in your early offense play? Watch as Coach David Metzbower discusses a pick play that sets up a 5v5 matchup for your offense. David Metzbower was formerly at University of North […]
Lancer Drill Series with Will Campbell – Limestone College
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of the Lancer Drill Series. This is a staple drill that they use two to three times a week. Everyone will get a rep in this two-ball high […]
Losing the Faceoff: Backhand Poke Drill with Steve Vaikness – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Do your faceoff athletes know how to execute a backhand poke? Watch as Coach Steve Vaikness demonstrates this ground ball recovery drill that will help your offensive player learn how to protect the ball while […]
Defense: Love Being Uneven with Chris Kolon – Univ. of Detroit Mercy
How often do you practice uneven situations in practice? Watch as Coach Chris Kolon discusses the benefits of being comfortable and confident in uneven situations on defense.
Shooting Footwork: C Drill with Matt Brown – Univ. of Denver
Do you have athletes that miss shots because they forget to reset their feet? Watch as Coach Matt Brown demonstrates this footwork focused shooting drill that reinforces proper mechanics when dodging and shooting in front […]