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 […]
Add a Defender Drill with Sarah Kellner – Regis University
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 […]