Coaching Resources

On this page we will try to categorize the countless resources for coaching.  If you have coaching resources that you find helpful or would like to contribute to the page, please email jeff.luthervillelax@gmail.com

LTRC LAX Coach Manual and Curriculum 

Your one stop shopping for coaching information.  The manual and corresponding curriculum and skills matrix includes:

Coaching requirements and Guidelines- communication, practice, game planning, playing time, safety, etc. 

Common Vocabulary

OAPs- universal concepts to teach offense, defense and field iq

LADM- Lacrosse Athlete Development Model

The manual will be available at the Coaches Bag Training or download by clicking HERE.   

USA Lacrosse Age Appropriate Practice Guides

These are great for organizing your season based on age.  We have them available for download by clicking here and selecting the appropriate age group and game (mens/womens).  

Drill Ideas

We have assembled a list of some of the more effective drills.  Click here for the documents section and click on drill ideas.  

Sample TeamSnap Email-  Initial contact by coaches to parents

Click here for the documents section and click on Sample Coaches Emails to Parents. 

Useful Resources for the Womens Game

We have assembled a list of videos to help illustrate key concepts for the womens game.  These are great links to share with parents.  

Overview of girls youth lacrosse rules.  Click here

Overview of shooting space.  Click here

Overview of terms, equipment and field.  Click here

Great overview of the draw.  Click here

Defensive Positioning.  Click here

Basics of making a save as a goalie.  Click here

Useful Resources for the Mens Game

We have assembled a list of resources to help illustrate key concepts for the mens game.  These are great links to share with parents.  

Overview of terms, equipment and field.  Click here'

Basics of making a save as a goalie.  Click here

Overview of rules (and why) for Face Offs.  Click here