First Class
Lacrosse's Blog

Breakdowns, discoveries,
recruiting tips and more.

Join our Email List!

Sign Up Here

Defense

7 min read

🏀 10 Reasons Basketball Is the Best Sport for Defenders in Lacrosse

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...

Read More
defender in lacrosse breaking down on the ball.

2 min read

A Defender's Guide to Defense

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...

Read More
Jesse Bernhardt coaching lacrosse defense drills during a webinar with First Class Lacrosse.

3 min read

Developing Elite Lacrosse Defenders: Tips & Drills from Jesse Bernhardt

Jesse Bernhardt, Maryland's Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, recently shared his insights on on-ball defense and drills in a detailed...

Read More

4 min read

Deep Dive: 3 Ways to Defend Passing Lanes

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...

Read More

8 min read

Mason Woodward: The Ultimate Teammate

Sports serve as a microcosm of life. They teach you discipline and resiliency. Being part of a strong program will instill valuable traits such as...

Read More
Positionless Defense: Building a defense in modern lacrosse

6 min read

Positionless Defense: Building a defense in modern lacrosse

The game of lacrosse is evolving, and offenses are leading the charge.

Read More
First Class Lacrosse

2 min read

Defenders Trailing to X

Defense in lacrosse has more technique to it than some may realize. You might be the fastest and strongest player on the field, but unable to cover...

Read More