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Matt Dunn: Oct 21, 2025 9:22:20 AM
In 2021, I wrote a blog called “How to Stand Out as a High School Defender at a Showcase.” Every year since, I’ve sent it to the defenders I work with as they enter their recruiting season.
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Matt Dunn: Sep 25, 2025 8:56:22 AM
When we started the FCL Coaches Community, our goal was to create the kind of coaching content we wished existed when we were starting out. This...
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Matt Dunn: Aug 7, 2025 5:12:55 PM
If you’re a parent or coach trying to develop a better lacrosse player, I want to make something clear: playing basketball is not a step back. It’s...
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Matt Dunn: Apr 28, 2025 4:21:51 PM
The word "analytics" can feel intimidating at first. You might picture spreadsheets, math formulas, or people rattling off confusing percentages. But...
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Matt Dunn: Apr 24, 2025 6:29:56 PM
This is a noncomprehensive list of things I believe defenders in men's lacrosse should focus on to become better players. Some people might disagree...
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Matt Dunn: Mar 20, 2025 3:03:06 PM
Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland's Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, recently shared his insights on on-ball defense and drills in a detailed...
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Matt Dunn: Jan 23, 2025 10:51:35 AM
Defending passing lanes well is a critical facet of team defense. As an off-ball defender, we have to be able to cover more than one player. This is...
