Coaches
Explore our resources, tips, and strategies to help you become a better lacrosse coach. From drills and game plans to leadership skills, find everything you need to inspire your team and elevate your performance on and off the field.
Building a Championship Program Using the SEAL Mindset
I didn’t set out to model my lacrosse coaching philosophy after the U.S. Navy SEAL teams — but once I was exposed to their culture, there was no going back. I had the rare opportu…
A Coach’s Guide to Building Fearless Athletes
Great coaches do more than teach skills. They train responses — how athletes react to pressure, mistakes, and adversity. The Honey Badger provides a powerful metaphor for building…
Coaching Leadership Strengths That Define Coach H
When you observe Scott Holava, Coach H in action — on the sideline, in conversation, or through his writing — it’s clear he leads with intention. His coaching philosophy extends f…
You Are a Leader: Everyday Acts of Positive Leadership
Leadership is not reserved for those with titles, office nameplates, or teams reporting to them. True leadership goes beyond corporate structures and job descriptions. It resides…
Coaching with Heart and Honesty: Why I Do This
I’m not just a coach. Coaching with heart is more than a job to me — it’s a calling. Every single day, I show up not only to teach technique and build skills but to shape li…
Kids Haven’t Changed — Adults Have
You hear it all the time: “Kids today are different.” Some adults roll their eyes at the younger generation, claiming they’re entitled, fragile, or lacking discipline. But is that…
Good People vs. Great People
In the world of youth sports, there is a powerful saying: “Good people care about their children. Great people care about other people’s children.” This simple i…
Why a Coach Pushes You: It’s Because They Care
The phrase “A coach pushes you because they care” may sound cliché, but it holds a powerful truth. When a coach challenges, critiques, and demands more from an individual, it’s ra…
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