Coaches
Why coach?
A lacrosse coach does more than train their team in the rules and strategy of the sport. As a lacrosse coach, you are a positive role model for your players. An important aspect of your job is to teach your players life lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and integrity.
In order to be an effective coach, you need an understanding of the rules, skills, and tactics of the sport. Knowing that you may be new to the game, we're here to help!
Have any questions? Contact our coaching director Benoit Douillette.
2024 House League Coaching clinic2024 GSLA Coaching Manual
Created by our Coaching Director Benoit Douillette. An intro guide to coaching lacrosse.
Coaching Survival Guide.pdfCLA new coach guide
A CLA guide to fundamentals in lacrosse.
Lacrosse_Drill_Cards.pdfDrill flip cards
A handy tool on how to set up on floor drills.
LAX Coaching Guide.pdfHalifax Hurricanes Coaching guide
A guide to basic drills matching player development. Special thanks to the Halifax Hurricanes for publishing.
Floor diagram
A diagram of the floor to print out and use to create your own drills.
LAX Goalie Guide.pdfBox lacrosse goalie guide
How to get your new goalie comfortable in the net.
2008 Coaching Manual sheppard.pdfGSLA Coaching Manual
A local coaching manual created by Dr. George Sheppard, a Laurentian University professor and inaugural field lacrosse coach and former GSLA Executive member.
practice_drills_for_box_lacrosse.pdfDrills for box lacrosse
Another handy guide for basic box lacrosse drills
More of a visual learner?
YouTUBE is full of great instructional videos like the one shown here.