Watch as Chet Scott explains why it’s necessary to build a “better you” to be an effective leader. The way coaches regulate or react to a room influences the type of team they have. He […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
Defense: Shell Drill with the Team with Nat St. Laurent – Ohio Northern Univ.
Watch as Coach Nat St. Laurent explains and shows video of this defensive shell drill. Coach credits this drill with helping his squad to be ranked nationally in defense. The defense is working on their […]
Goalies: Warm-Ups with Eric Hagarty – Endicott College
Watch as Coach Eric Hagarty explains that after working the ready position, the goalies are warmed up by a coach. He stresses asking the goalie what kind of work they want or need. The standard […]
Controlling Contact with Matt Brown – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Matt Brown and players demonstrate three offensive moves to perform on the island while you are fighting a defenseman for control.
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
Defensive Z Drill with Patrick Tuohy – 3d Garden State
Watch as Coach Patrick Tuohy explains, and players demonstrate this defensive Z drill. This drill replicates a righty attackman with the defender closing and his right foot high. The defender will drop step to beat […]
Daily Practice Organization with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry presents an example of his daily practice plans. It is key to make sure the coaches, players, and managers know what they are doing so the practice is organized and […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]
Goalie Footwork: Pipe-to-Pipe Drill with Mike Horowitz – Colorado College
Watch as Coach Mike Horowitz explains, and a goalie demonstrates this pipe-to-pipe drill. The goalie has one footwork rule and that is to get the outside foot outside the ball. In the pipe to pipe […]
Zone Motion: Top Dodge Pass and Snap with Eric Koch – Denison Univ.
Watch as Coach Eric Koch discusses this zone defense concept called pass and snap where the on-ball defender does not stop playing defense until they are called off by their teammate.
Be Present for Your Family with Jeff Tambroni – Penn State Univ.
It is difficult to balance work and family time. Coach Jeff Tambroni explains that you need to be present for your family when you have the opportunity to be with them. Do the best you […]
Quick Split to a Shot Drill with Matt Musci and Andy Shilling – Towson Univ.
Watch as Coaches Matt Musci and Andy Shilling explain and demonstrate this quick split to a shot drill. When a defender is taking away the top side and the middle of the field, you want […]
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Goalie Top Hand & Ball-Tracking Drill with Kyle Turri – St. John’s Univ.
Watch as Coach Kyle Turri explains, and demonstrates with a goalie this top hand, ball-tracking drill. The goalie lines up in front of the goal with knees on the ground and without a stick. This […]
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
Combat Footwork with Kevin Conry – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Kevin Conry discusses the concept of combat footwork and how to funnel dodgers to low percentage shooting angles.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of […]
60-Minute Goalies with John Galloway – Jacksonville Univ.
Watch as Coach John Galloway discusses what to ask your goalie to do in terms of talking. Goalies need to see the whole picture and be able to communicate with all phases, offense, and defense.
Use Social Media as a Tool
By: Becky Burleigh – Retired Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Most athletes have outward-facing social media as well as inward-facing social media. You can post things on your […]
3v2 Baseball Unsettled Drill with Taylor Wray – Saint Joseph’s University
Watch as Coach Taylor Wray explains and shows a diagram and video of this 3v2 Baseball drill. This is a start of practice drill where a goal scored is recorded as a point, requiring two […]