with Ron Caputo, Duke University Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach; and John Danowski, Duke University Head Coach; 2007 ACC Coach of the Year, 2007 NCAA title game, over 200 career coaching victories
Midfielders are the only players who play both offense and defense, so they need to be complete players. Coach Ron Caputo likes his midfielders to dictate tempo by playing hard and playing fast, so he drills his athletes hard and fast. In this lacrosse DVD, Caputo demonstrates this notion of drilling hard and fast by applying it to the development of both offensive and defensive skills. On the offensive end, Caputo shows a number of drills and techniques that will enhance a midfielder's abilities in critical areas such as dodging, shooting, and passing. Defensively, Caputo applies drills to potential game-like situations and teaches a useful holding drill that focuses on movement and stick placement. He also touches on important elements, such as quick passing and catching over the shoulder. Caputo's teaching provides an in-depth set of skills and abilities that are a necessity in the construction a complete midfielder.
with Kevin Cassese, Lehigh University Head Men's Lacrosse Coach; 2X finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy and ACC Player of the Year 2001, Rochester Rattlers Midfielder (MLL)
Coach Kevin Cassese goes over the fundamentals of being an excellent face-off player. He shares several innovative and progressive drills, techniques, and strategies for winning every face-off. This highly effective DVD will demonstrate the same tactics that the Blue Devils used to win their NCAA-record 17 victories in 2005. This crucial part of the game is demonstrated by Cassese on the field beginning with the general rules of the stance. These include everything involved in the face-off, including: having your hands shoulder-width apart, being light on your feet and not leaning forward too far. Coach Cassese goes into detail about the different types of clamps that can be used during a face-off, like the Power Clamp, Quick Clamp, Reverse Clamp and more. To give you a greater edge, Cassese also emphasizes 10 pre-practice and four post-practice drills to help you condition your midfielders to the best of their ability. With each discussion he shows the up-close look at footwork and hand movement involved, where to release the ball after you have won the face-off, how to block out and how to go after the ball. Coach Cassese will guide you in learning how to block any foreign move, and furthermore, give you a certain leverage to put you in a position handle any situation. This DVD is a "must have" for any coach who wants to get an edge on the game, win the ball more frequently and produce more victories.
with Cindy Timchal, U.S. Naval Academy Head Lacrosse Coach; 8X National Lacrosse Championship Coach at Maryland (seven consecutive), 2x National Lacrosse Coach of the Year, all-time winningest coach in Division I Lacrosse history
In this unique presentation, Cindy Timchal coaches and narrates her way through two complete lacrosse practices, including candid locker room talks.
Stand next to Timchal during a Navy practice and see how she keeps her team focused as they prepare for their upcoming game. Building up drills from 1 v 1, 2 v 2, up to 7 v 7. Timchal notes special preparations in each area on her lacrosse offense and defense.
See pregame, halftime and post game locker room talks, including footage from an entire Naval Academy game. Go back to the practice field and watch Timchal prepare for the next opponent. Get an inside look at how Timchal reviews the scouting report with players, corrects mistakes from the previous game, and focuses on specific things they will have to do to stop their next opponent.
Cindy Timchal is the most-accomplished women's lacrosse coach in the sport's history. Now you have unprecedented, real-time access to her practices in these lacrosse coaching videos dvds.
Paul Cantabene, Head Coach Villa Julie College; former assistant coach/Offensive Coordinator University of Maryland Lacrosse
Widely regarded as one of the elite face-off specialists in the sport, Coach Cantabene shares several innovative and progressive drills, techniques, and strategies for winning every face-off. With on-field demonstration at game-speed, Cantabene starts with drills covering basic stance, stick-handling, and competitive face-off situations. Next, he moves into clamping the ball, set and step, second step, all the while building up to live face-off drills. Cantabene also shares the six essential attributes he looks for in a successful midfielder. This video provides both players and coaches the valuable intricacies of winning more face-offs and becoming an excellent midfielder!
