About LaxPlayBook
The
Mission
To create a place for lacrosse coaches seeking a collaborative space to enhance their skills through the exchange of ideas. Explore plays, practice plans, drills, strategies, and more, designed to elevate both your personal coaching acumen and your team's overall lacrosse experience. A place where feedback, be it positive, negative, or anything in between, is wholeheartedly encouraged as it fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas crucial for continuous improvement. Think creatively, step outside the conventional boundaries, and remain open to fresh perspectives – let this space be a catalyst for innovation and growth.
The
History
LaxPlayBook emerged in 2011, conceived on a couch in the United Kingdom during my visit to the historic city of Bath, where the annual Bath 8's lacrosse tournament was unfolding just 100 miles outside London. At that time, I was a varsity lacrosse coach, deeply involved in managing the local youth lacrosse program back in California.
While staying with my cousin in England, I decided to bring to fruition an idea that had been brewing within me. My unwavering passion for coaching lacrosse constantly fueled my mind with ideas, both generated independently and gathered from fellow enthusiasts. Yet, I understood the importance of refining these concepts into a manageable set that my team could effectively execute. Though numerous ideas were compelling, I recognized the value of crafting a distinct team identity around a select few concepts, executed with excellence, as opposed to overwhelming the players with a myriad of options, diluting their performance.
This realization prompted me to document, organize, and share these ideas with coaches in my programs and within my network. LaxPlayBook was thus born, not as a rigid guideline but as a resource offering diverse perspectives, encouraging coaches to derive inspiration and develop their unique strategies.
In 2017, I temporarily halted work on the site. However, just in time for the 2024 season, I revived LaxPlayBook, eager to continue its mission of fostering innovation and collaboration among lacrosse coaches.
About Me
From the era of tied helmets and triangular stick heads on the lacrosse field, spanning my roles as both player and coach, I've been deeply immersed in the sport at every level, collaborating with diverse individuals and groups. My involvement extended to contributing to various league boards and creating opportunities in lacrosse communities across the United States and South America. Lacrosse has been all-encompassing, occupying my thoughts with plays, drills, competition analysis, and even the color of our gear. Yet, a series of unfortunate incidents led me to press pause on my lacrosse-centric life, prompting a redirection of focus toward building a new life and business.
Drawing on the skills honed through years of playing and coaching, I embarked on a venture, named PrepAgent, which swiftly gained momentum and secured a spot on the INC 5000 list of top entrepreneurs. This business turnaround not only brought financial comfort to my family but also marked a testament to my resilience, largely attributed to the invaluable lessons learned from lacrosse. If you're interested, you can explore our YouTube channel under the name PrepAgent.
In my ongoing chapter, I am determined to give back to the sport that has profoundly shaped me.
My primary goal is to establish a clear, well-organized platform for coaches, providing a space for streamlined team management. This initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where coaches can freely exchange innovative ideas, game plans, and business advice relevant to the coaching community. As I navigate this new phase in my life, my focus remains unwavering: to support the often-overlooked heroes of the lacrosse community—individuals driven by genuine passion—so they can truly shine.