Coaching Youth Lacrosse
By Brandi Ostrander
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SUNY Oswego
©SUNY Youth Sports Institute | Reprints

Keep the interest of the kids in drills!

It does not matter how old you are. You want to have fun while playing a sport. It is important when designing a practice to:

1. Have a ton of repetitions in the skill being taught;
2. Don’t make them wait in line very long; and
3. Look for quality in the drill. Read More...


"Dice" Footwork Drill
By Tony Zostant
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SUNY Binghamton
©SUNY Youth Sports Institute | Reprints

This footwork drill is great for players of all ages and positions, but is especially useful in defender preparation and /or a warm up.

Equipment Needed:
5yd x 15yd of field space
11 cones
Five players with their lacrosse sticks
Read More...


Leadership: The Power to Empower Players-Give the Power Away
By Kathy Taylor
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SUNY Cortland
©SUNY Youth Sports Institute | Reprints

What is Leadership? It is Influence. Influence is power and the ability to persuade others to follow and eventually lead with your vision in mind which has become their vision. You can only lead if you have followers. Some tips on developing great team leaders include:
Read More...


Resources at youthsportsny.org

This is an alternative to the 3v2 fast break drill. This drill gives the coach and players a different fast break look/scenario each time a shot is taken giving the drill a "chaotic, game like" quality on both sides of the ball. After every shot another attack player (with ball) immediately challenges from the top of the 12 meter. You can add as many attack and defensive players in as you want. We usually go to seven attack maximum. Read More...


The Issue with Youth Lacrosse

By Dianna Ste-Marie
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SUNY Herkimer
©SUNY Youth Sports Institute | Reprints

Clearing the ball

• Transition starts with a good fast clear.
• Defense must stay ahead of goalie if she comes out. Need to see threats.
• Practice your full field clear without defense to see the flow then add.
• Look to clear wide then bring the ball to the middle around 50/60 yards.
• Push the ball up field with players getting ahead of the ball and diagonal passes on the move.
• ( DBS) Don't Break Stride
• Look to attack the cage from the middle of the field if you are a player up.

Clearing the ball

• Transition starts with a good fast clear.
• Defense must stay ahead of goalie if she comes out. Need to see threats.
• Practice your full field clear without defense to see the flow then add.
• Look to clear wide then bring the ball to the middle around 50/60 yards.
• Push the ball up field with players getting ahead of the ball and diagonal passes on the move.
• ( DBS) Don't Break Stride
• Look to attack the cage from the middle of the field if you are a player up.

Upcoming Community College Trainings
Broome Community College	Feb 23, 6:00 - 9:00PM Mar 24, 6:00 - 9:00PM Apr 5, 6:00 - 9:00PM
SUNY Cobleskill	Feb 3, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Dutchess Community College	Mar 10, 6:00 - 9:00PM Apr 7, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Hudson Valley Community College	Mar 2, 6:00 - 9:00PM Apr 5, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Mohawk Valley Community College	Apr 7, 6:00 - 9:00PM May 3, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Onondaga Community College	Feb 24, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Suffolk County Community College	Jan 20, 6:30 - 9:30PM Mar 16, 6:30 - 9:30PM Apr 6, 6:30 - 9:30PM May 3, 6:30 - 9:30PM
Ulster County Community College	Mar 26, 9AM - Noon Apr 7, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Westchester Community College	Feb 9, 6:30 - 9:30PM Feb 24, 6:30 - 9:30PM Mar 16, 6:30 - 9:30PM Mar 31, 6:30 - 9:30PM Apr 6, 6:30 - 9:30PM Apr 21, 6:30 - 9:30PM May 11, 6:30 - 9:30PM

 

SUNY Youth Sports Institute - 1-877-828-8811
SUNY Cortland
17-29 Main Street, McNeil Building, Cortland, NY 13045
Copyright (C) 2010 SUNY Youth Sports Institute All rights reserved.