Watch as Coach Sarah Kellner explains, and players demonstrate this ‘add a defender’ drill which helps with communication and teaches the defenders to ‘go big’. The drill can be built around as many players as […]
Off-Ball Defense – Location on the Field
By: Don Zimmerman and Peter England Originally Published in: Men’s Lacrosse Provided by: Human Kinetics When playing off-ball defense, a general rule is that the closer your man is to the goal, the more of […]
Faceoffs: Clamp Drills with Casey Brodersen – Bryant University
Watch as Coach Casey Brodersen explains, and players demonstrate these faceoff clamp drills. These are technique drills that can be performed individually or with a coach or partner.
Speed, Agility, and Quickness Schedule
By: Lee E. Brown and Vance A. Ferrigno Originally Published in: Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness Provided by: Human Kinetics Lacrosse is a high-contact sport, with players engaging in contact 88 percent of the […]
Goaltending: Protecting the Inside Pipe Drills with Ivan Cohen
Watch as Coach Ivan Cohen explains, and players demonstrate these protecting the inside pipe drills. The shooter is coming from behind the net and the goalie has his stick up big and is trying to […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Swarm Progression with Jordan MacIntosh – Chrome LC
Watch as Jordan MacIntosh and players demonstrate this swarm shooting progression with 5 different variations that you can adapt to work on any offensive movement.
Ground Balls to Step Down Shooting Drill with Dan Keating – St. Joseph’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Keating explains, and players demonstrate this ground balls to step down shooting drill. The coach rolls the ball, it will be picked up, and X1 will swing it to the other […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
The Importance of an Optimal First Move with Greg Gurenlian – The Faceoff Academy
Watch as Coach Greg Gurenlian discusses the biomechanics behind faceoff movement and explains how your athletes can optimize their first move.
Off-Ball Concepts with Peter Milliman – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coach Peter Milliman discusses his off-ball concepts and shows video clips of each phase. In detail, Coach covers the main concepts of simplicity, efficiency and spacing.
Spike Stickwork Drill with Mike Pressler – Bryant University
Watch as Coach Mike Pressler explains, and players demonstrate this Spike Stickwork Drill. This is a timed four-minute small group drill that uses two balls with emphasis on multiple touches.
Stick Protection with Matt Danowski – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Danowski explains, and players demonstrate this stick protection drill. The stick should be carried with one hand on the shaft using the fingertips and locked in behind the pec muscle. The […]
Goaltending
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics The goalie position is pivotal to success in lacrosse. The ability to stop shots by making saves, to lead the […]
Goalie Drills and Techniques with Brian Phipps and Ravi Sitlani – Archbishop Spalding HS (MD) and Lacrosse the Pond
Watch as current MLL goalie Brian Phipps and Coach Ravi Sitlani demonstrate a variety of drills and techniques related to the development of goalie play. Brian spends a large portion of the time discussing the […]
Analyzing Strategies for Pick Play with Bobby Benson and Kevin Warne – Johns Hopkins Univ. and Georgetown Univ.
Watch as Coaches Bobby Benson and Kevin Warne discuss, and players demonstrate a variety of offensive and defensive situations involving pick play. Both coaches share their teaching progression for each situation and explain the different […]
Invest In Why and Who with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Tambroni discusses the benefits of investing in WHY and WHO instead of a material WHAT. Coach Tambroni explains this concept through 8 points: Culture Organizational Beliefs Adversity People Anchors Purpose Mentors […]
The Art of Losing a Faceoff with Steve Vaikness – Loyola Univ. Maryland
Watch as Coach Steve Vaikness discusses, and players demonstrate an effective plan for turning your faceoff disadvantage into a favorite situation that your team can manage through practice and repetition. Coach Vaikness shares a variety […]
Small Group Drills to Help Build the Complete Defender with Dan Cocchi – Cocchi Lacrosse Consulting
Watch as Coach Dan Cocchi breaks down four small group drills that you can adjust depending on which defensive fundamentals you would like to isolate and develop with your team. Coach Cocchi emphasizes changing up […]
Man-Down Defense with Mark Foeder – Victor HS (NY)
Watch as Coach Mark Foeder breaks down several of his man-down defensive packages and explains the advantages and disadvantages of running each one. Coach Foeder begins by sharing four questions that help him determine which […]
Defensive Footwork Around GLE with Matthew Dunn – PLL Whipsnakes and NLL Georgia Swarm
Watch as Matthew Dunn discusses, and players demonstrate a GLE footwork series for defensemen that focuses on angle play, where/how to create contact with your man, and how to use the crease to your advantage.
The Little Things That Destroy a Defense with Dave Pietramala – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Dave Pietramala discusses why you should never assume your athletes know something and the benefits of developing a culture where everything matters, down to the smallest detail. Dave Pietramala was previously a […]
Raise Your Game with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.
Connect the Dots: Put Your Offense Together with Tom Mariano – Pace Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Mariano discusses his philosophy on player development and the benefits of using the part to whole teaching method. Coach Mariano also emphasizes the importance of daily stickwork and shares some of […]
Generating Transition in the Middle of the Field with Mikey Thompson – Christopher Newport Univ.
Watch as Coach Mikey Thompson discusses his philosophy on transition play and what it takes to play fast and create uneven opportunities for your team. Coach Thompson also shares a variety of his favorite drills […]
Charlie Mike: How We Bring Culture to the Field with Jason Childs – St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Who is Charlie Mike? Watch as Coach Jason Childs discusses his philosophy on building culture and how you can implement character development into your daily practice plan. Coach Childs also shares his team’s core values […]
Player Development: Total Impact with Scott Bieda – Lafayette College
What is the difference between transformational and transactional leadership? Watch as Coach Scott Bieda discusses his philosophy on player development and why he creates an individual plan for each athlete. Coach Bieda also explains what […]
Building Your Offensive System with Chris Burdick – Webber International Univ.
Does your offensive system have one unified language? Watch as Coach Chris Burdick discusses the main objectives to keep in mind when building or reconstructing your team’s offense. Coach Burdick also provides an example of […]
Developing College-Ready Defensemen with Trey Whitty – St. Paul’s School (MD)
Watch as Coach Trey Whitty discusses a variety of concepts related to the development of defensemen and emphasizes the importance of having a competitive mindset when athletes reach the college level.
Drills to Develop Individual and Team Defensemen in a Slide and Recover Scheme with Eric Koch – Washington & Lee Univ.
Thinking about running a Slide and Recover defense? Watch as Coach Eric Koch discusses fundamental aspects that your team needs to be proficient at and shares a variety of drills that break down individual building […]