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 […]
Backside Offense with Acacia Walker-Weinstein – Boston College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these backside offense man up situation options. 3v2 involves moving the ball to the open player or dodging on a recovering unset defender and pump for shooting space.
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Why I Like Unsettled Drills with Taylor Wray – Saint Joseph’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Taylor Wray discusses what an unsettled drill is and the benefits of incorporating this style of drill into your practice plan. 1. Work on a combination of skills 2. Everybody does everything […]
Zone Defense: Language and Execution with Eric Koch – Denison Univ.
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 […]