- The Importance of Organization
As a new coach, one of the most desructive events that can happen to your time is making kids stay idle. Idle kids becomes distracted kids to creating antics and shenanigans. Have a proactive and organization coaching itinery pre-planned with a variety of drills, instruction, plays, areas of improvement, etc will go along way in maximizing the productivity of your practices.
- The Importance of Fundamentals
One of the most important roles as a coach is instill the importance of mastering the basic mechanics of lacrosse - scooping, passing, catching. Without these aspects, the game becomes field hockey..and not a lacrosse game. Make it a habit to start off practice with good drills that work on the basics. Add some variety and make it fun. Always focus on working the fundamentals.
- The Importance of Fun
Listen, lacrosse is a serious game. It deserves respect. But Lacrosse shouldn't be boring. That is anti - what the game is intended to be about. Lacrosse is about teaching the game - not winning. All too many times, coaches put too much emphasis on settled plays and winning, while neglecting the time players want to put into this game. Make it fun.
- The Importance of "The Creator's Game"
