Watch as Coach Bobby Benson explains that his offense is focused on passing the ball and attacking, not backing up and cradling. He emphasizes getting the ball out of the stick faster using the 4-second […]
Leaders Must be Great Communicators with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains his philosophy of leadership on how athletes must be great communicators. They must be able to communicate with teammates as well as the coaches. He stresses that team leaders should […]
Tips for Helping Your Athletes Unwind Using Their Comfort Zone (Phones) with Kim Karr – Digital4Good
Watch as Kim Karr discusses tips that administrators and coaches can use to help athletes unwind using their comfort zone (phones). Communication and conversations about an athlete’s phone can impact their mood and stress level. […]
Goalie Approach Drill with Jake DeCola – Albion College, and TJ Thomas – Univ. of Dubuque
Watch as Coaches TJ Thomas and Jake DeCola explain, and players demonstrate the Goalie Approach Drill. This drill uses four tables and cones. Players, in a crouching stance, follow a designated path, bouncing off the […]
The Sports Nutrition Challenge Hiding in Plain Sight
By: Greta Jarvis, MS, MPH, Founder of: Center for Active Women It was around sophomore year of high school when my classmates, teammates, and friends started restricting their eating: the Flat Belly Diet, the Cabbage […]
Practicing Empathy
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The coaching process has been increasingly recognized as a complex social and cognitive system. In this context, the quality […]
Goalie: Bad Habits on Low Saves with Drake Porter – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Drake Porter explains and demonstrates goalies’ bad habits on low saves. Hands moving before the feet: Coach stresses opening the foot up, which allows the goalie to drive and push down. Leaving […]
Run the Line GB Drill with Ryan Wellner – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coach Ryan Wellner explains, and players demonstrate this Run the Line GB drill. This is a high rep drill with a lot of touches. The 1st part of the drill involves working on […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Empowering Coaches: Strategies for Supporting Youth from Struggling Homes in Athletics
By: Scott Garvis, CMAA Provided By: NHSACA As a coach, it’s essential to support students who come from struggling homes. These kids may face various challenges, and coaches can play a vital role in providing […]
Full-Feature! Building a Fundamental Shooter with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 38-minute session from the IMLCA Coaches Summit, available in our IMLCA Video Library, will expire on Monday, August 11, 2025 – Enjoy! Watch as Coaches Matthew Licciardi and TJ […]
Defenders Approach: Stick Position and Stance with Matt Dunn – First Class Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Matt Dunn discusses and demonstrates a defender’s approach, focusing on stick position and stance. Matt likes to anchor his stick on the approach to a point on the hip that allows the […]
Be Present for Your Family with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
It is difficult to balance work and family time. Coach Jeff Tambroni explains that you need to be present for your family when you have the opportunity to be with them. Do the best you […]
Leaders Must Look for Opportunities to Serve with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains that leaders must look for opportunities to serve. Leadership is not about power, prestige, or a title, but about looking out for others. He explains to the athletes that their […]
The Mental Approach to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “When evaluating your team, look first in the mirror with honest intent.” What is your mental approach to coaching? By your mental approach, I’m not asking […]
Polar Bear Ground Ball Drill with Nat St. Laurent and Collin Stephens – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coaches Nat St. Laurent and Collin Stephens explain, and players demonstrate this Polar Bear GB drill. A player will run to a ground ball that is between 2 players who have their sticks […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you, as a coach, works […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
The Team! The Team! The Team!
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in The Leadership Playbook The old acronym of T.E.A.M. in which together everyone achieves more is true more often than not. Players need teammates that are willing and able to […]
Maple Stickwork Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti explains, and players demonstrate this maple stickwork figure 8 drill. This is a one-handed drill and the top hand is the boss hand that goes for passing, catching and shooting. […]
Faceoffs: Right- and Left-Hand Clamp Drill with Peter Dolan – Iona Univ.
Watch as Coach Peter Dolan explains, and a player demonstrates this right- and left-hand clamp faceoff drill. The hand placement on a right-hand clamp is the palm up to the sky and the thumb on […]
Show Up and Don’t Miss the Game with Randy Fox – FoxPoint.Net
Watch as Randy Fox explains that leaders need to pursue excellence, not perfection, as perfection is not attainable or sustainable. He states that an individual can always be searching for the highest and best level […]
A Hard Conversation
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Face toward the problems” Sports afford coaches a wonderful opportunity to teach life lessons within the game for beyond the game. The first step in this […]
Faceoff Wing Strategies: Know the 3 Basic Moves with Will Corrigan – United States Air Force Academy
Watch as Coach Will Corrigan explains that your wings and faceoff guys must be connected going into and throughout the faceoff no matter the strategy you are using. Your wings must know the 3 basic […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Dodging: Engage and Release with Ryan Moran – Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice and game clips of these dodging drills: engage-release-run through and engage-release-shot. The objective is to create and release resistance to get the defender off-balance. Release and run through […]
Leadership is Authentic, Relentless, Selfless Service to a Cause with Colonel Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership
Watch as Colonel Craig Flowers explains that the term leadership is often clouded by clichés. He explains that in its simplest form leadership is service to a cause. Many times, Coaches fail to define leadership, […]
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness deals as […]
Oklahoma Drill with Trey Wilkes – Univ. of Delaware
Watch as Coach Trey Wilkes explains and shows video clips of this defensive Oklahoma drill. The drill works on teaching the fundamentals and keys of quick dodge approaches. It focuses on footwork and engagement while […]
Put It Into Practice
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaches and sport leaders cannot control athletes’ feelings of confidence; however, they oversee the environment in which athletes perform. The following suggestions […]