Articles

members

Coaching High School Lax Gave Me So Much. It Also Took Its Toll.

Coaching high school varsity lacrosse was one of the most treasured experiences of my life — intense, beautiful, addictive. But passion without borders is expensive. I loved the game to a fault, and while it shaped me, it also consumed me in ways I didn’t understand until years later. If I ever step back on that sideline, I’ll bring the same fire… but with clearer boundaries for my time, my energy, and my future.

Lax Life

members

What Lacrosse Taught Me About Health

After decades in lacrosse as a player, coach, organizer, and leader, I realized the one person I never coached was myself. Now in my 50s and in the best health of my life, here are the lessons I wish I applied years ago, and why coaches need to take care of themselves with the same urgency they expect from their players.

Safety

members

Growing the Game From Zero

After years spent building lacrosse in Colombia and across South America, I’ve learned what it really takes to develop the sport in places where equipment is scarce and the game is unknown. Here are the key lessons, and how any coach can grow lacrosse in a brand-new community.

Lax Life

members

What I Wish I Knew as a First-Year Coach

My first coaching job was in 2000 with the NYU club team, full of passion, energy, and mistakes. Twenty-five years later, here are the lessons I wish I knew back then, written for every new coach stepping onto the field for the first time.

Lax Life

members

Progressions to Teach Stick Checks: Figure 8s, Ws, and Ms

These drills teach players how to separate their arms from their body when throwing stick checks.Players practice three patterns: Figure 8s, Ws, and Ms, each designed to improve arm independence and stick quickness.These simple drills help coaches build strong habits before adding real defensive pressure.

Defense

members

The Coach-to-Founder Blueprint

Coaches already think like founders, they just don’t realize it. Here’s how the same skills you use to lead players, build teams, and create structure can help you launch and grow any business idea you have.

Lax Life

members

The Three Non-Negotiable Rules for Effective Stick Checks in Defense

Learning how to throw stick checks the right way is essential for new defenders.This guide explains the three non-negotiable rules every defense player must follow:1) Keep your position.2) Use your arms before the stick.3) Rely on quantity, not power.

Stick Skills Defense

members

Why Off-Season Goals Matter More Than the Conditioning Test

Kids should set personal, measurable goals in the off-season instead of stressing about their team’s conditioning test. When they focus on improving themselves—not chasing other people’s standards—they build real confidence and arrive at tryouts already winning.

Lax Life

members

How Girls Can Train Alone in Lacrosse and Improve Faster: A Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide

Girls who want to get better at lacrosse often feel limited when they don’t have teammates around. But the truth is that some of the strongest players in women’s lacrosse built their foundation through solo work. Training alone gives you freedom, focus, and unlimited repetition—three things that speed up your progress. This guide breaks down the key steps girls can follow to train on their own safely and effectively.

members

How to Train Alone in Lacrosse

Training alone is one of the fastest ways for a lacrosse player to develop skills, fix weaknesses, and build confidence. This guide shows coaches how to teach players a simple structure for effective solo training. By following these steps, any athlete can improve stick skills, shooting, dodging, conditioning, and creativity all without needing a partner.

Stick Skills

members

1v1 Ground Ball Back to Back Goals

This small-sided 1v1 ground ball game builds stick skills, defense, and offensive creativity while keeping players active and competitive.

Offense Shooting Defense

members

Total Stick Control – Developing Fluidity, Balance, and Confidence

This 90-minute session builds complete control of the lacrosse stick through dynamic drills that enhance rhythm, precision, and hand-switching ability. Designed to develop smooth and confident handling.