Learning From Duke – Video

My experience working with youth lacrosse players, especially when we travel down south to take on American field lacrosse teams, is that we struggle with the clearing game.  We always want to work on the offense, the power play and the other “sexy” parts of the game.  But what happens is we struggle so mightily [...]

Shooting in the Backyard – Video

About 5 years ago I bought a 10 x 10 x 10 golf cage so the kids could shoot lacrosse balls and pucks.  The golf cage was awesome as we would spend hours out there shooting and having competitions.  It would get intense as the kids would try to beat each other.  There is no [...]

Edmonton Rush Spring Break Camp – Video

We just completed the two day camp on Wednesday and it was a busy time.  We have over 100 campers from ages 5 to 16 out at the South Side Soccer Centre.  We used all 4 floors going at one point in the camp and from the organizational stand point it was very successful.  The [...]

Notre Dame Lacrosse “Ball Bag” Drill – Video

Another great video from Notre Dame lacrosse that transfers well to the box lacrosse game.  The ability to pick up loose balls in box and field lacrosse is an important skill.  Teaching players to accelerate out of the loose ball with their stick and head up is key to loose ball success.  You can do [...]

Find Your Wall from Jason Knight – Video

Jason Knight, new lacrosse fanatic, has suggested this video.  No better way to improve your basic catching and passing skills than hitting the wall.  Do not need anything except a stick, a ball, a wall and a lot imagination.