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
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 […]
Practice Planning with a Development Mindset with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses the importance of understanding your personnel and style of play before you even think about planning a practice. Coach Conry explains why practice should set the standard for your […]
Developing a Defensive Mindset with Chris Kolon – Univ. of Detroit Mercy
Watch as Coach Chris Kolon discusses his defensive philosophy and why you should take time to develop the mental skills of your athletes. Coach Kolon also explains why it is important to love uneven situations […]
Wing-To-Wing Stick Protection with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Justin Turri discusses, and players demonstrate this wing-to-wing stick protection series to help athletes be aware of their stick location and always be thinking stick, body, defender. Coach Turri emphasizes turning your […]
4-on-3 Nuggets and Flow Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate two drills progressing from a 4-on-3 to a 6-on-6 that are designed to improve movement from an off-ball position to an on-ball position. Coach Conry also […]
Dodge and Bounce Shooting Drill with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Justin Turri discusses, and players demonstrate this shooting drill that incorporates dodging below GLE and a bounce move to simulate creating space between you and the defender. Coach Turri emphasizes two key […]
Clock Ground Balls with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Justin Turri discusses, and players demonstrate this ground ball drill that gives players a lot of reps from multiple angles and incorporates a pass at the end to get players used to […]
World Record Stick Work Drill with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses, and players demonstrate this world record stick work passing drill where athletes count the number of times they have completed the passing pattern. Two important coaching points to keep […]