Watch as Coach Taylor Wray discusses 5 unsettled drills that work on developing a wide variety of fundamental skills for all positions: 2v1 Hockey 3v2 Baseball Crusader Drill (2v1 and 1v1 Live GB, progresses to […]
Offensive Individual Development with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti discusses, and players demonstrate a variety of drills and skill breakdown exercises related to the development of individual offensive play. Coach Chemotti spends a large portion of his time addressing […]
Maximizing the Effectiveness of Practice & Game Plans with Jason Pino – Middletown HS North (NJ)
Watch as Coach Jason Pino discusses a variety of concepts related to maximizing the effectiveness of your practice and game plans: Areas of Focus Staff Usage Modeling Culture Installing New Concepts Effectively Practice Planning and […]
Pre-Practice & How it Effects On-Field Performance with Ron Garling and Paul Mita – Cabrini Univ. and Dickinson College
Do you have a structured plan for your athletes to complete pre-practice? Watch as Coaches Ron Garling and Paul Mita discuss a variety of drills and skill exercises that are fun for athletes and perfect […]
The Shooter Is the Ball: The Development of the Total Goalie with Justin Kieffer – Lebanon Valley College
Watch as Coach Justin Kieffer discusses his philosophy on goaltending and what he believes are the necessary fundamentals for a great goalie. Coach Kieffer also spends time diving deeper into the techniques for the head, […]
How to Get Your Defensive Personnel on the Field and Stop Transition with Brendan Callahan – Dartmouth Univ.
Watch as Coach Brendan Callahan discusses what he calls the Desert Storm Ride and explains how to effectively get your defensive personnel on the field during transition. Coach Callahan also shares what rules his team […]
New Drills to Energize Practice with Hofstra University Staff
Watch as the Hofstra University coaching staff demonstrates a variety of drills to energize your practice plan. The drills included in this session are: 2v1 Box Build-Up (Build Up to 4v4 or 6v6) Diplomat Drill […]
Coaching: Top of the Totem Pole with Bill Tierney – (Retired) Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Bill Tierney discusses his perspective from the top of the totem pole and shares a variety of topics related to personal development, overcoming obstacles, and building relationships.
Lacrosse Lessons Learned Climbing Mt. Everest with Eric Kapitulik – The Program
Watch as Eric Kapitulik shares lessons that he learned while climbing Mt. Everest that helped to change his mindset about how he approaches his daily life. Eric talks about the importance of preparation and the […]
Developing Team Defense Through Communication with Bo McDougall – Castleton Univ.
Does your team have a concrete language that everyone understands and uses? Watch as Coach Bo McDougall discusses the benefits of developing your own language that players and coaches can use to communicate while either […]
Small Area Games for Big-Time Results with Mike Hungerford – Farmingdale HS (NY)
How do you increase lacrosse skills and lacrosse IQ at the same time? Watch as Coach Mike Hungerford discusses the benefits of running small area games in practice and shares six of his favorite drills.
Full Field Lacrosse: Transitional Identity with Greg Raymond – Hobart College
Watch as Coach Greg Raymond discusses this concept of a transitional identity and explains why you need to get your players on board with WHY and HOW. Coach Raymond also spends time breaking down the […]
Intentional Drills for Game Planning and Player Development with Andrew McIntosh – Tappan Zee HS (NY)
Do your drills match up with your team’s development needs? Watch as Coach Andrew McIntosh explains what intentional drills are and discusses the benefits of adding them to your practice plan.
Man Up Offense: Schemes, Drills, and Game Planning with Steve Boyle – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Boyle breaks down schemes, drills, and game planning for a Man Up style offense. Coach Boyle emphasizes working towards being un-scoutable by running different looks and sets out of the same […]
Offensive Evolution and Progression with Jon Thompson – Amherst College
Watch as Coach Jon Thompson discusses how his mindset as an offensive coordinator has evolved from a competitor to an empowerer and why having mission clarity has allowed him to be successful. Coach Thompson also […]
The Dikembe Mutombo Approach to Transition Defense with Erich Skelly – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach Erich Skelly discusses the importance of transition defense and the difference between thinking and reacting. Coach Skelly emphasizes spending time with your team on dunk defense and shares some drills to help […]
Triiilax: Functional & Fundamental Small-Sided Lacrosse Targets with Curtis Jaques – Wilkes Univ.
Watch as Coach Curtis Jaques discusses what Triiilax is and how it is different from traditional lacrosse. Coach Jaques also explains how Triiilax will overcome some of the deficiencies with the traditional lacrosse game.
Get Inside Your Athletes’ Head with Casey Cittadino – Sports Mentalytics
Watch as Casey Cittadino discusses the Sports Mentalytics system and explains the importance of taking time to evaluate your athletes and develop the mental side of the game.
Stick Protection: Out and Down with Rob Pannell – Redwood LC (PLL)
Watch as Rob Pannell demonstrates the most effective free arm position for offensive players to increase stick protection and speed of distribution.
Trail to X Drill with Jay Mauro
Watch as Coach Jay Mauro discusses an individual defense drill that teaches athletes to effectively cut through the crease and keep attackers away from the cage.
Practice Plan: Review and Reflection with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent discusses the after-practice review and reflection part of the practice plan. It is important to review what went right (and not so right) at practice to help with preparation […]
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
Faceoff: Wing Play with Greg Gurenlian – The Faceoff Academy
Watch as Coach Greg Gurenlian demonstrates the many responsibilities of the wing player during faceoff scenarios.
1-4-1 Offense vs Man or Zone with David Metzbower – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach David Metzbower discusses the benefits and goals of a 1-4-1 and explains how to best use this offense to attack a man or zone defense. Coach Metzbower also spends time discussing program […]
Goalie Mechanics and Drills for Development with J.B. Clarke – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach J.B. Clarke discusses a variety of concepts and drills related to the development of goalie play. Coach Clarke also explains three different types of arcs a goalie can use depending on their […]
Scoring Skills and Drills Breakdown with William Campbell
Watch as Coach William Campbell (formerly at Limestone College) discusses the importance of mindset on offense and the difference between shooting and scoring. Coach Campbell also explains a variety of scoring drills that they use […]
Practice Planning with J.B. Clarke – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach J.B. Clarke discusses how he organized his practices during his time at Limestone College and why numbering your field will help to increase communication and efficiency. Coach Clarke also explains why he […]
Midfield Dodging with William Campbell
Watch as Coach William Campbell (formerly at Limestone College) discusses a variety of concepts and drills related to the development of midfield dodging:\n- Dodging Priorities Dodging Priorities Setting Up the Dodge Entering the Dodge Alley […]
Shooting Drill with Jim Stagnitta – Whipsnakes/Premier Lacrosse League
Watch as Coach Jim Stagnitta explains, and players demonstrate this shooting drill that works on keeping the stick up and not shooting the ball sidearm. Athletes will also work on step down room and time […]
Man Down Defense Against 2-1-3
By: Jack Kaley and Rich Donovan Originally Published in: Lacrosse Essentials Provided by: Human Kinetics In an offensive set that has two men behind, the wingmen are responsible for the attackmen behind the cage. If […]