My first lesson focuses on building confidence while getting to know the athlete’s experience and goals. We’ll cover proper grip, athletic stance, and basic stick handling. I’ll assess their current skill level and introduce fun drills to develop hand-eye coordination, cradling, passing, and catching. My goal is to create a positive environment where beginners feel comfortable asking questions and excited to keep learning.
During the second and third lessons, we’ll reinforce the fundamentals while introducing movement. Players will work on passing and catching while moving, ground balls, cradling through cones, footwork, and proper shooting mechanics (if appropriate). We’ll also begin learning basic offensive and defensive concepts through engaging drills that build confidence and consistency
By lessons four through ten, athletes will continue improving stick skills while learning to apply them in game-like situations. Sessions will include dodging, shooting on the run, defensive positioning, decision-making, conditioning, and small-sided games. Each lesson is adjusted to the player’s progress so they continue developing strong fundamentals while having fun.
As athletes become more comfortable, lessons become increasingly individualized. We’ll focus on refining technique, improving speed and consistency, developing lacrosse IQ, position-specific skills, and preparing for games or team tryouts. My goal is to help each player become a confident, fundamentally sound lacrosse player while continuing to enjoy the sport.
The first lesson focuses on evaluating the athlete’s current skill set, strengths, and areas for improvement. We’ll discuss their goals and assess stick skills, shooting, footwork, dodging, conditioning, and lacrosse IQ through game-like drills. From there, I’ll create a personalized training plan designed to help them reach their next level of play.
During the second and third lessons, we’ll build on the initial evaluation by refining stick skills, improving shooting accuracy and power, sharpening dodging techniques, and increasing decision-making speed. Drills will emphasize game-speed execution, consistency, and efficient movement under pressure.
Lessons four through ten focus on advanced skill development through competitive, position-specific training. Athletes can expect high-repetition drills, shooting on the run, off-ball movement, defensive reads, transition play, conditioning, and situational game scenarios. Sessions are tailored to challenge each athlete while improving confidence and performance in competition.
Ongoing lessons are fully customized to the athlete’s goals, whether that’s preparing for the next season, earning more playing time, or competing at the collegiate level. We’ll continue refining technique, increasing game IQ, developing advanced position-specific skills, and using game film or performance feedback when appropriate. My goal is to help every athlete become a smarter, more confident, and more complete player.