with Kelly Amonte Hiller, Northwestern University Head Women's Coach; 5X National Champions Winningest Coach in NCAA Tournament History (21-1, .955 wining percentage); coached Kristen Kjellman 2006 and 2007 Tewaaraton Trophy Winner; and Hannah Nielsen, 2008 Tewaaraton Trophy winner
Kelly Amonte Hiller, Head Coach of the 4-time National Champion Northwestern Wildcats, has developed Skills of a Champion to offer coaches and players an opportunity to learn from the best. Her success as a coach and as a player is achieved through commitment, hard work, innovation and positive approach to the sport of lacrosse. Kelly has an uncanny ability to break down complex skills to develop good athletes into great lacrosse players. Skills covered include stickwork, shooting, protection as well as a look at her Punch Back techniques. This DVD will leave you with a greater love for the sport and give you more confidence in your ability.
with Cindy Timchal, US Naval Academy Head Women's Lacrosse Coach; former University of Maryland Women's Lacrosse Coach, 2X National Coach of the Year, 8X NCAA Champions
Coach Cindy Timchal, the most successful Division I women's lacrosse coach ever, reveals the essential developmental drills that her teams use to improve three sets of skills (stick skills, offense building drills, and winning the draw). Timchal gives ten drills for enhancing stick skills that are sure to make your attackers and mid-fielders a more accurate threat around the goal. Her six favorite offense-building drills will baffle opposing defenses making them work harder to watch your movement. A special section also gives strategies on how to win the draw. With the use of close-ups and slow motion you will pick up on the intricacies of this important element of the game. All three sets of drills are carefully diagramed by Timchal and demonstrated by athletes. Coach Timchal provides intelligent and exciting insight into the game of lacrosse, making this video appropriate for any level of coaching!
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.
with Gary Gait, Syracuse University Women's Head Coach, Coach of the NLL Champions (2006); member of the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame (2005) and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
Gary Gait picks up where Coaching Girls Lacrosse - Basic Skills & Drills left off, exploring the next level of skills coaches can teach their players. Effective passing starts with stick protection, which involves positioning yourself between the stick and the defender. Cradle the ball to protect it whether preparing to pass or shoot. Passing skills include throwing across the body, away from the body and straight toward your target. Side-arm technique is also covered. Once passing to different directions is mastered, players can move on to faking one direction and passing another. Practice passing at a greater distance to add power and speed to your skills. Once players have learned how to control the stick with two hands, they can start to develop the ability to use just one hand. Finally, the players can use their newly developed skills against a defender in live situations. Coach Gait also shows trick passes, catches and shots that can be used to throw off defenders. Gait finishes by showing how to incorporate advanced dodging skills in your game.
with Gary Gait,Syracuse University Women's Head Lacrosse Coach; former Colorado Mammoth (NLL) Head Coach, NLL Champions (2006); member of the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame (2005) and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
Shooting is more complex than just throwing the ball at the goal. It involves body mechanics, using the stick, deception and developing different shots around the field. Focusing on push-pull, lacrosse legend Gary Gait begins with the basic shot. The same basic form can be aided by different release points, demonstrated by the game's greatest player. From a basic position, the player can accurately change the direction of the shot. Deception is another big part of developing skill as a shooter, and Gait shows proper body position for high and low shots. Gait clearly details the mechanics and teaching points used in deceptive shooting. Gait's next focus is to share different shots from the outside. Three main shots demonstrated are the sidearm crank shot, sweeping and on the run shots; most of your shots will come from these two types of shots. These shots rely on coiling the body, dipping and side to side deception. Gait teaches his players to telegraph the fake but not the shot. Gait concludes with his infamous 'trick' shots that only he can teach. These shots include behind the back, twister, change up, the elevator and the handle slam. This DVD is a great 'one-on-one training session' with the "greatest lacrosse player of all time"!
with Gary Gait, Syracuse University Women's Head Coach, Coach of the NLL Champions (2006); member of the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame (2005) and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
In this detailed presentation, Gary Gait, arguably the greatest lacrosse player of all time, covers the critical lacrosse fundamentals and foundations for girls lacrosse players, beginning with basic stick skills. Gait demonstrates the proper technique for cradling the stick, catching the ball and throwing the ball. An excellent gauge for improvement is a player's ability to control the ball. This can be done by developing a cradle with the ball in the pocket. Young players can also improve by learning to attack a ground ball and scoop it off the ground. Shuttle drills add movement to skills. He includes single player and partner drills. His shuttle drills also develop good dodging skills. The finer skills of playing defense are also taught and demonstrated. Shooting and offensive skills are necessary when developing the complete lacrosse player. The regular, short and close shot are skills that require good technique and practice and are demonstrated as well. This is an excellent teaching tool for girls lacrosse coaches.
Tony Seaman has won over 200 collegiate lacrosse games and coached his teams to the D-I NCAA Tournament 16 times. In this DVD, Seaman shows you the essential, fundamental stick handling drills he uses in practice each day. Before you can move on to the more advanced drills and situations of lacrosse, you need great stick skills. Using live demonstrators, Seaman showcases drills to improve your team's passing, catching, shooting, and defending. Tony shows you how to set up each drill, how to properly execute the drills, and discusses the objectives and benefits of each. It is no mistake that Tony Seaman has been a master at rebuilding programs and turning teams around. When solid fundamentals are a key focal point in your program, you are bound to be consistently successful! 60 minutes. 2005.
Nationally known sports video producer Marty Schupak and VideosForCoaches.com, takes on Lacrosse, the fastest growing sport in the United States. Backyard Lacrosse has compiled some of the most successful lacrosse drills to complement the proper skills that parents and youth coaches should teach their players. This highly effective DVD covers: stick control, scooping fundamentals, cradling, equipment overview, shooting techniques, creative drills, dodging and bonus tips. 38 minutes. 2008.
