Ted Lasso’s Guide to Coaching Lacrosse
I don’t watch much television as I’d rather wait to see what’s gaining traction amongst trusted friends. Then I can backtrack and destination watch. I did it with Game of Thrones during the pandemic. Recently I’ve been watching seasons 1 and 2 of Ted Lasso. I love this show. The casting and writing are elite. […]
Quint Kessenich Has Some Questions
Quint Kessenich takes a look at the current lacrosse landscape and questions the way things are things are being handled at every level of the sport. If lacrosse players can effectively shoot with both hands (righty and lefty), why aren’t there goalies playing with both hands? Why have we not seen a two-handed tennis player […]
Coaches Corner: Bill Schmeisser
This week we introduce a new weekly series geared towards coaches. Each week we will spotlight one of the greats in our sport, a practice friendly drill, and motivational quote that can be used to get the team going. Coaches Spotlight Bill Schmeisser Coach Schmeisser, also known as “Father Bill”, was a player and coach […]
What is Lacrosse Recruiting Academy?
Have you ever asked any of the following questions when it comes to the college lacrosse recruitment process? Can my child play college lacrosse? How do we start the college lacrosse recruiting process? Where do you begin? What should we know about the college recruiting process? How do you become recognized by college lacrosse coaches? […]
Division 1 Lacrosse Coaching Carousel: 2022-23
Six Division 1 lacrosse programs will have new head coaches heading into the 2023 season. With five of the six positions filled, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the new faces that will lead these programs. None of the power three conferences (Ivy League, Big Ten, or ACC) […]
Lacrosse Headlines You Won’t See in the Summer of 2022
For this week’s article, Quint decided to take a look at some of the more unlikely headlines to appear on your Lacrosse All Stars news feed this summer. While most of these headlines would be awesome if they were true, the likelihood of seeing many of these come to fruition is very slim, but it’s […]
Coast to Coast: Lacrosse Recruiting Growth Over the Past 20 Years
The college lacrosse recruiting process has evolved extensively over the past two decades. While traditional hotbeds still reign supreme, we can see that colleges are starting to recruit in new regions. This newfound expansion is paving the way for lacrosse to break out of the East Coast stereotype that it holds today. Bubba Fairman is […]
SPIRE Names Kyle Harrison as Brand Ambassador and Consultant
Geneva, OH – April 11, 2022: SPIRE Institute & Academy has formally announced that lacrosse athlete and entrepreneur, Kyle Harrison, will be joining the SPIRE team as both a Brand Ambassador and Consultant for the sports academy’s newly created lacrosse program. Harrison is one of the most successful and decorated lacrosse players of all time, […]
Four Lacrosse Drills to Liven Up Practice
Even the most experienced coaches fall into the habit of repeating the same lacrosse drills on a weekly or even daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with repeating drills, but as we all know, players crave excitement and changing up the daily routine can help not only infuse excitement into the practice, it can also help […]
10 Man Ride: What, Why & How
The 10 man ride is an aggressive defensive scheme in lacrosse that is utilized across different levels of the sport. This is what you need to know about it. 10 Man Ride: What, Why & How What Is a 10 Man Ride? The 10 man ride is a form of zone ride that puts pressure […]
Leadership Literature: Coaches’ Book Club
Part of professional development as a leader and coach is working through the professional literature of leadership. That can take the form of a good, old-fashioned book, podcast, or web-based article. Here is my recent collection of resources: Leadership Literature: Coaches’ Book Club The Power of Team Captains We hear so much about culture and how […]
Las Vegas Lacrosse: Potential Coaches for the Newest NLL Franchise
There is bound to be speculation about who will lead any newly-created team. Las Vegas Lacrosse, the NLL’s newest franchise, is no exception. So, we’re taking a look at a handful of potential coaching candidates we think could be a good fit to lead the club. **This is not an exhaustive list and by no […]