About LaxPlayBook

It started with an idea:
Organize ideas to help Lax Coaches find what fits, adapt it, and apply it to their system.

LaxPlayBook isn’t about giving you one “right” answer. It’s about providing ideas, context, and perspective so you can build solutions that fit your team. Some concepts will click immediately, others won’t. The goal is to see what fits, adapt it, and apply it within your own system.

The content is well organized and easy to navigate, so you can quickly find what you’re looking for—whether that’s a specific set, concept, or teaching point. Plays, practice plans, drills, and coaching ideas are presented with clear structure, supported by diagrams, concise bullet-point explanations, animations, and real game video, helping concepts make sense fast and translate directly to the field.

Hey everyone,

This isn’t my usual style, spilling ink about myself, but a few of you have wondered if the person steering this ship (me) is genuinely a lacrosse person.

To be upfront, I’m not here to claim the throne of lacrosse wisdom. I’m just someone who loves the game, thrives on the strategy, and treasures the connections and camaraderie built over the years. My website, social media pages, and this group exist to share and evolve ideas—ideas meant to be critiqued, improved, and shared. It’s all about us coming together, combining our insights, and supporting each other. And yes, all the content on my website is completely free.

This journey of LaxPlaybook began humbly, from a couch in England while playing in the Bath’s 8 in 2012. I took some time off from this but returned with renewed passion.

Here’s the quick and dirty of my background:

• Started playing in NY in the late ’80s.

• Played college lacrosse in the ’90s.

• Joined fun tournaments whenever possible.

• Coached almost every age group imaginable.

• Served on numerous boards.

• Involved in coaching and development programs both locally and abroad.

Take a look at these pictures—snapshots of my journey with lacrosse.

I’m not here to toot my own horn, just to let you know that I’m not some random spammer. I’m a long-time lacrosse lover who’s been in the trenches for years. If you ever want to chat, swap stories, or share ideas, don’t hesitate to send me a direct message. I’m always eager to connect with fellow enthusiasts who share my passion.

Thanks for being part of this community and for making it what it is.

Best,

Joe

Lacrosse team listening to coach's instructions during a practice on a dirt field, with several lacrosse sticks and balls on the ground.
A group of athletes wearing matching red, navy, and white uniforms are standing on a sports field, holding Colombia flags, with a stadium crowd and structure in the background.
Two men standing on a grassy field, smiling, with one man holding a Royal Navy flag, and both wearing soccer jerseys.
Two men smiling and standing together on a soccer field, with one wearing a navy shirt, a hat, sunglasses, and a badge, and the other wearing a white Thailand soccer jersey with the number 6. There are people in the background, tents, and bright sunn
Two athletes playing lacrosse on a field, one in a black jersey and the other in a white jersey. The player in black is holding a lacrosse stick with a netted pocket, reaching out to intercept or poke the stick of the player in white. The players are
Black and white photo of a high school track team with 26 young men in matching uniforms, some sitting on the grass and others standing, outdoors on a field with buildings and trees in the background.
A youth lacrosse team and coaches standing together on a field, smiling, with their arms around each other's shoulders, in front of a goal and trees.
Two lacrosse players and a coach or spectator standing near a field fence during a game, with coaching or official supplies on a table and other players in the background.