I think many players work hard to improve, but they don’t feel like they’re actually getting better.
That’s tragic but the good news is there are common mistakes I’ve seen athletes make that are easy to fix.
Here's some…
I was chatting recently with a parent at a lacrosse tournament when the topic of electrolytes came up.
The conversation made me think about some of the research I did just a few months ago on the topic.
Here's the…
Let the controversy begin.
I’m going to make a case for why female lacrosse athletes need to build some muscle.
You heard it right, we need to add muscle mass to lacrosse athletes.
Before you get confused, I'm not…
Here’s the shocking truth that applies across all high-performance sports, including lacrosse.
The intensity and quality of your practice directly determines your level of play in competition.
What does this mean exactly?
It means you have to practice hard…
Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your lacrosse performance?
Probably.
There seems to be a major gap in the knowledge of sports nutrition supplements for lacrosse athletes.
Why do I say that? Because very few lax athletes…
Dodging isn’t just a move in lacrosse - it’s a movement system.
A science.
An art form.
And for those who want to become elite attackers or midfielders, it’s the master skill.
Dodging is that important.
Whether you’re just learning…
If you want to be a better lacrosse player, you don’t just need faster feet or a stronger shot (that’s only parent of the equation) - you need to be smarter.
Smarter than your opponent.
To be a great…
How many times have you heard the coach say it?
“ Girls, make sure to drink a lot of water tonight. Hydrate before the game tomorrow .”
While this is good advice, we need to have more specific…
In lacrosse, grit is the “X-factor.” I’ll explain what I mean.
It’s so important and I’ve written about this topic before, but wanted to circle back on exactly what it is and answer the question, can you teach grit?…
There are a lot of things that go into being a great lacrosse player: speed, stick skills, lacrosse IQ, athleticism, team first mentality, etc.
But behind all the highlight reels and stat sheets, the most successful players all have…