Watch as Bob Ekstrand discussing hazing and explains how to approach your team on this issue. Have an Administrator meet with the team and explain the school’s policy on hazing. Have a team meeting with […]
Student-Athletes and the Media
By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
Space Invaders Drill with Dan Chemotti – Univ. of Richmond
Watch as Coach Dan Chemotti explains, and players demonstrate the Space Invaders Drill. This is a conceptional drill that focuses on concepts over patterns. The players are given 3 options to create space by using […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Rats 3v2 and Gulls 4v3 Drills with Ryan Sullivan – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach Ryan Sullivan explains and shows practice video of the Rats 3v2 Drill and the Gulls 4v3 Drill. Rats is a 3-on-2 drill that works on the offense moving their feet and catching […]
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 […]
Leading Others
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in: THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK It is not just enough to lead yourself effectively, you must also have a positive influence on others, John C. Maxwell says, “A leader without a […]
Offensive Practice Plan Options for 1/2 Field Segments with David Metzbower – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach David Metzbower explains that everyone installs their offense in a different way but emphasizes that you must teach your players with all the tools you have and always explain the ‘why’ to […]
Ground Ball Recovery Drill with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent discusses this ground ball recovery drill that is great for getting the entire team focused at the beginning of practice.
Scouting a Goalie for a Fear Response with Christian Buck – Christian Buck Consulting
Watch as Christian Buck discusses scouting a goalie to see if they have a fear response. He encourages you to watch for two things in film or pregame warmups. First, does the goalie duck or […]
Faceoffs: Band-Assisted Clamp Drill with Peter Dolan – Iona Univ.
Watch as Coach Peter Dolan explains, and a player demonstrates using a resistance band in this faceoff clamp drill. The band is twisted and placed across the top of the back. The band helps generate […]
Hazing/Bullying in Athletics
By: David T. Morris Originally Published in: Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny Definition of Bullying: As defined by the organization, stopbullying.gov, “bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real […]
Whiteboard Q&A Offense & Extra-Man Offense with Ryder Garnsey & Chris Wojcik – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coaches Ryder Garnsey and Chris Wojcik discuss running pairs, offense, and strategies. They said that players analyze their decisions in the film room to enhance game IQ. They highlight how strong chemistry and […]
Offensive Dodging Concepts and Drills with Joel Tinney – Drexel Univ.
Watch as Coach Joel Tinney discusses offensive dodging styles, concepts, advantages and disadvantages of different types of drills, and where to do dodges on the field. He also goes over an individual drill to do […]
Drill Bank: Q&A with Ron Caputo – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Ron Caputo discusses individual warmups, techniques, and strategies. He says that coaching and training involve creativity, structured drills, and effective technique execution. Defensive strategies and mental training are crucial, alongside building strong […]
Keys to Saving Low Shots Consistently with Drake Porter – Rutgers Univ.
Watch as Coach Drake Porter explains the importance of making low saves and addresses common bad habits that goalies often develop. He shares effective drills to help goalies break these habits and improve their technique. […]
Faceoff Drills and Skills with Peter Dolan – Iona Univ., Casey Dowd – Princeton Univ., and Jon Cohen – Johns Hopkins Univ.
Watch as Coaches Peter Dolan, Casey Dowd, and Jon Cohen share effective warmup techniques and drills for enhancing player performance. They highlight the importance of tailored warmups, stretching, and mobility for faceoff preparation. Mental drills […]
On-Ball Defense: Defending Dodgers, Navigating Picks, & Ways to Drill with Matt Dunn – First Class Lacrosse
Watch as Coach Matt Dunn discusses how to win your matchup as a close defender and also answers some questions. He covers the way he does his defense and gives pros and cons for doing […]
Building a Fundamental Shooter with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.
Watch as Coaches Matthew Licciardi and TJ Haley discuss how to build a fundamental shooter through certain drills to teach skills and fundamentals. Coach Haley demonstrates the different drills that they do in practice.
Preparing Your Goalie to Win on Gameday with Thomas Francy – Stevens Institute of Technology
Watch as Coach Thomas Francy discusses how to prepare your goalie to win on game day. He talks through a couple of drills that you can do both with the clearing game and the cage. […]
Thanks, Coach with Dr. Miles Harrison
Watch as Dr. Miles Harrison discusses how he has been impacted by lacrosse and the contributions he has made to the sport. He says that, to him, the word coach means a commitment and a […]
Mental Performance Training & Emotional Fitness with Mark Glicini – Mark Glicini Peak Performance
Watch as Coach Mark Glicini discusses sport psychology, problem solving, and mind and behavior. He says that words are so important, and some of the most important words are the ones that you say to […]
Whiteboard Q&A with Bobby Benson – Providence College
Watch as Coach Bobby Benson discusses how he creates his offense, how he teaches his athletes to get out of unstructured situations, and answers additional questions from the audience. He teaches how to manage timeouts […]
Offense Q&A with John Crawley – High Point Univ.
Watch as Coach John Crawley shares insights from his coaching journey, focusing on the evolution of offensive strategies in lacrosse. He emphasizes teaching players to understand the game through principles-based offenses, highlighting key concepts like […]
A Long Talk with Kamal Carter – A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth
Watch as Kamal Carter shares his insights on culture, diversity, inclusion, and racism, emphasizing that the key to change begins with leaders like athletic directors or top administrators. He argues that if the current culture […]
Who’s On Your Team? The Red, Green, Gray Model of Attitudes & Behaviors with Kendall Gay – Sarasota High School / Florida Crabs
Watch as Coach Kendall Gay shares his 15-year sports journey and the challenges of promoting lacrosse in Gulf Coast Florida. He discusses the formation of the Sarasota Seahawks lacrosse team, emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and competition. […]
Off-Ball Screening and the 5 W’s with Dan Keating – Ursinus College
Watch as Coach Dan Keating explains the five W’s and off-ball screening: why, who, what, where, and when. He breaks down the essential components of screen action in offense, highlighting the roles of the feeder, […]
Stacking Drills with Kevin Pezanowski – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Watch as Coach Kevin Pezanowski discusses stacking drills. He talks about when creating drills how he builds a base for them. These include making a drill to be able to use whenever possible for offense, […]
Whiteboard Q&A with Ajax Zappitello – Dartmouth College
Watch as Coach Ajax Zappitello discusses how to hit the ball from x and addresses questions. He emphasizes the importance of positioning and keeping a square stance to effectively engage with opponents. By using drop […]
Winning the Substitution Game with Matt Ledon – Anderson Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Ledon explains how mastering the sub game can lead to more goals for his team. He emphasizes that dedicating more practice time to this aspect gives his team a competitive edge, […]