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…
I'll be honest, sometimes this conversation feels like I'm beating my head up against a wall.
I try to remember though, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
With that said, maybe you are ready for this message. Maybe…
In lacrosse, every athlete wants the edge.
Faster dodges, harder shots, stronger defensive play.
But when it comes to physical development, players and coaches often ask: “What’s more important: strength or speed?”
Instinctively, most would probably say speed.
The…
For lacrosse players, speed is the difference maker.
If you have blazing speed, speed that creates separation, you instantly stand out on the lacrosse field.
And if you want to be fast, you have to train the right way.
When it comes…
If you want to know some of the best ways to improve your conditioning for lacrosse, this information is a "must read."
First, you must understand what it means to be conditioned, so we'll clearly define that for lacrosse.
The word…
Footwork is a difference maker for lacrosse athletes.
Seriously.
In lacrosse, footwork makes you special.
Think about great dodgers.
Think about shut down defenders.
Think about ultra-athletic goalies.
It’s footwork that’s the difference.
Let me tell you my friend,…
This is your golden opportunity - the "off-season" in lacrosse.
This is the time that you can literally take a quantum leap forward in your development as a lacrosse player.
You just have to know the right strategy, ask yourself…
Why is team speed so important for lacrosse?
In the most simple terms, fast teams can dominate the game.
As a coach and spectator, I've seen it.
I've seen the "fast team" dominate on the field.
You and I know how important…
Any athlete can get faster with the right training, approach, and methods.
It’s true.
In the game of lacrosse, speed is the difference maker.
Here are 7 proven ways you can become a faster athlete, become more of a “stand-out…
I never or rarely have athletes sprint at the end of practice these days. I'll tell you why.
Not too long ago I started thinking more about what we typically have done as coaches.
At the end of a lacrosse practice,…