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 […]
Practice Planning Progression with Steve Koudelka – Univ. of Lynchburg
Watch as Coach Steve Koudelka explains the practice progression for a 60- to 90-minute practice session. The A Bracket focuses on individual skill development like shooting and dodging. The B Bracket involves multiple players focusing […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Perpendicular & Parallel Knee Shooting Drill with Vince Smith – Windermere Preparatory School (FL)
Watch as Coach Vince Smith explains and shows practice video of this perpendicular and parallel knee shooting drill. The focus is to keep the stick flat and back as this can prevent the goalie from […]
Leading Up: Creating Symmetry Between You and Your Supervisor with Scott Fitzgerald – Purscial, LLC
Watch as Scott Fitzgerald discusses how to create symmetry with your supervisor, he notes that he has experience from an admin and coaching perspective. He likens the relationship between coaches and supervisors to that of […]
Priorities When Taking Over a Program with Justin Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Justin Turri discusses his immediate priorities when taking over the St. John’s program. He explains the importance of getting to know and working with the people in every level of the program. […]
Head of Stick Approach Footwork Drill with John Gorman – Hofstra Univ.
Watch as Coach John Gorman explains, and players demonstrate this head of stick approach footwork drill. The defender is in a good stance with the stick pointed to the inside, then a player or coach […]
Goalie: 3-Point Arc with J.B. Clarke – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach J.B. Clarke explains that he is a fan of the goalies’ 3-point arc as he always wants them to be one step away from the pipe. He explains and demonstrates in detail […]
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 […]
Defensive L-Cone Drill with Patrick Tuohy – 3d Garden State
Watch as Coach Patrick Tuohy explains, and players demonstrate the Defensive L-Cone Drill. The defensive player will sprint forward and as he approaches the cone, he will break down extending the stick in a poke […]
Two-Man Game: Brush Pick with Chris Wojcik and Ryder Garnsey – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coaches Chris Wojcik and Ryder Garnsey explain and demonstrate this two-man game brush pick. The picker is stalking the defender and reading him as he comes to set the pick. You want to […]
Goalie Top Hand & Ball-Tracking Drill with Kyle Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Kyle Turri explains, and demonstrates with a goalie this top hand, ball-tracking drill. The goalie lines up in front of the goal with knees on the ground and without a stick. This […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits’ and applicants’ social […]
Head Coach Blueprint: Cover Letters Are the Key to Getting Interviews with Chris Fore – Eight Laces Consulting
Watch as Chris Fore discusses how to get that first head coaching job. The key factor of getting an interview for the head coaching position is the cover letter. A great cover letter can make […]
You Are What You Eat
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One of the most dramatic and consequential shifts in my lifetime in the personal habits of people, including many athletes, is the casual way in which […]
Punt Return Sliding Drill with Joe Amplo – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Joe Amplo explains and shows video of the Punt Return Sliding Drill. This drill works on the point of contact where the slide man meets the dodger. When the slider reaches the […]
Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that mental toughness is a skill, and it can be developed. It is about how an individual responds to adversity, difficult situations, setbacks, and failure. Mental toughness is not […]
Selecting Captains with Taylor Wray – Saint Joseph’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Taylor Wray explains the qualities to look for when selecting captains. First on the list is the ability to reach out to teammates and offer assistance or criticism. The candidates for captain […]
The Butterfly Effect
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook One person can have such a strong effect on the world such as Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Mother Teresa. In […]
Full-Feature! Individual Defensive Drills with Peter Toner & Nick Cardile – Gettysburg College
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 54-minute session from an IMLCA Convention that is available in our IMLCA Video Library will expire on Friday, August 9, 2024 – Enjoy! In this session, Coaches Peter Toner […]
Goalie Turns with J.B. Clarke – Univ. of Tampa
Watch as Coach J.B. Clarke discusses which way a goalie turns when the ball is fed over the goal. If the ball is looped over the goalie’s shoulder, they want to turn over the shoulder […]
Our Mission Coaching/Leading/Teaching Girls with Meghan Orgeman – Alexandria Area High School (MN)
Coach Meghan Orgeman discusses the mission of coaching, leading, and teaching girls. The highlights include these key points: Socialize our girls to be imperfect within a supportive network of people who care deeply for them. […]
Defensive L-Cone Pro Drill with Patrick Tuohy – 3d Garden State
Watch as Coach Patrick Tuohy explains, and players demonstrate the Defensive L-Cone Pro Drill. The defensive player will navigate the cones returning to field a ground ball. The sequence is right foot plant, return, then […]
3x West Genny Drill with Troy Haefele – Lafayette College
Watch as Coach Troy Haefele explains and shows practice clips of the 3x West Genny Drill. The focus of the drill is on improving stick skills, finishing reps, and decision making. Coach covers the setup, […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
Defending the 2-Man Game with Keegan Wilkinson and Dave Scarcello – Marist College
Watch as Coaches Wilkinson and Scarcello explain and show video of this ‘working around the pick’ drill. It is important to set the foundation with the defender getting underneath the screen then re-engaging the hands […]
What Does it Take to Hold Someone Accountable? with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey explains that it takes expectation, equipping, and encouragement to teach students and athletes to be accountable. You can have a very high standard but if you don’t teach them how to achieve it, […]
Shooting: Inside Finishing Drill with Michelle Tumolo – Army West Point
Watch as Coach Michelle Tumolo explains and demonstrates this high-rep inside shooting drill. The drill focuses on catching the ball and shooting, utilizing both hands. The player attacks a cone and receives a pass and […]
Teaching Three Mistake Routines
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Flush It The idea with this routine is that it is important to flush a mistake or error. A toilet is flushed […]