One of the most frustrating things I’ve seen as a lacrosse coach is watching a player absolutely dominate 8 meter shooting in practice, then miss her opportunities in games.
I remember one athlete in particular who could…
Dodging.
It's been an immersion area for me since I came into lacrosse as a coach.
I'm obsessed with dodging because it’s simply one of the highest levels of expressing human movement and that ties perfectly…
I've discovered there are a few myths and misconceptions regarding deceleration training for lacrosse.
Deceleration in sports is the ability to slow down or stop movement quickly and under control.
It’s the opposite of acceleration and involves absorbing force through…
Straight up, I’m obsessed with dodging.
Dodging is the most electrifying skill in lacrosse.
It’s the moment where the game becomes a bit personal - attacker versus defender - the battle of footwork, timing, deception, and confidence.
And in…
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…
Dodging is clearly one of the most dynamic skills in lacrosse.
It’s where creativity meets strategy and athleticism.
But too many players treat dodging like a one-move trick rather than a complete skill set.
It’s important to have a…
Ground ball possession in lacrosse is crucial and the better you do with your ground ball game, the better your team does.
Winning or losing ground balls can be the difference in winning or losing the game.
That’s a fact.
Let’s…
Grit.
I know you've heard the word before.
We hear about it all the time, but what exactly does it mean?
If you want a simple answer, here it is.
Here is what pops into my head if I’m asked…
There's no question about it, I’m obsessed with dodging.
I’ve said before that this is “the master skill” in lacrosse (and lacrosse requires many skills needed to be great).
In the simplest of terms, dodging is done to evade…
I did wall ball this morning.
Let’s be real for a second—doing your wall ball routine is not glamorous.
It’s not the flashy goal that makes the highlight reel or the jaw-dropping dodge that leaves your defender in the…