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 […]
Using Unsettled Drills to Build Fundamental Skills with Taylor Wray – Saint Joseph’s Univ.
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
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.