This is such an important question, not only for athletes to understand but for all parents and coaches too.
What do coaches really value the most when it comes to working with athletes?
Great question, right?
Of course coaches value a combination…
I want to share my approach to sports coaching.
I have been privileged to "coach" people in some way for about 30 years - more than that actually.
Regardless of the time, let's just say it's been a lot of experience…
Here's how I think about practice.
Yes, practice.
That's because practice is everything.
Every single practice is an opportunity.
An opportunity for lacrosse players and teams to get better.
When an athlete finishes a practice, they should be better…
Cathy Reese (Head Coach at the University of Maryland Women's Lacrosse) is arguably one of the greatest coaches ever in women's college lacrosse.
From my perspective, she's incredible as a coach.
While her accolades and contributions to the lacrosse game are…
Want to know my philosophy on coaching?
Here it is.
I can't remember a coach ever telling me their philosophy.
That's one reason I'm sharing mine with you now.
Honestly, I can't seem to remember if a coach has ever specifically told me…
I was on a recent zoom call for coaches with USA Lacrosse.
The program leader brought up an interesting concept.
She said that on their team, they vote for MVT (most valuable teammate), not MVP (most valuable player).
Hmm.
It definitely got me…
Quick story.
Legendary basketball coach, John Wooden, once taught a valuable lesson about the importance of teamwork during a 5-on-5 basketball scrimmage. There was a "ball hog" on the team. Let's just say that a "ball hog" is a…