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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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