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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 when you break it down, using analytics is really just about asking better questions — and finding...

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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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10 Predictions for the 2025 NCAA Lacrosse Season

The NCAA season is a week away, so here are my 10 predictions for the season.

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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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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Harvard

If you want to talk about a team that could shock the nation by making a deep run in the NCAA tournament, look no further than Harvard.

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2025 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Yale

Yale is a team that is on the outskirts of the preseason title conversation, but after going 11-4 in 2024 without some key players, should the...

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