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Men's Lacrosse

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How to Standout as a Defender (Vol. 2)

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...

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Kyle Hayes LIU Lacrosse Coach presented for First Class Lacrosse Coach Community.

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Building Your Offensive System Around Core Principles with Coach Kyle Hayes

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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How Analytics Can Sharpen Your Lacrosse Program

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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defender in lacrosse breaking down on the ball.

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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Top 5 Shooting Myths in Lacrosse

In 2016, fresh out of college, close friend and training partner Ryan Brown and I started running shooting clinics nationwide together. Fast forward...

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