Free Play Academy Newsletter #43
Topics that will be covered:
1. The greatest concern in specific movement patterns for training.
2. Dodge like a basketball player.
3. Performance Task of the Week.
The greatest concern in specific movement patterns for training.
As coaches we think that there are specific movements that are beneficial to that specific sport we are training our athletes in. The question now is this: “[W]hat happens if the game presents a problem to the athlete that requires movement outside that specific movement that has been training?
Dodge like a basketball player.
Jamie Munro is a wizard in his understanding and explanation of all dodging mechanics in lacrosse.
A personal favorite video of mine here of how we can relate basketball dribbling techniques to attacking our on-ball defender in lacrosse!
Performance Task of the Week.
Start your day off with these 3 steps immediately when you awake in the morning:
When you’ve awoken from your sleep, consciously mention to yourself “time to be great”.
Get out of bed and find a spot to sit or lie down and do 5 minutes of box breathing. Description below.
Put down a tall glass of the best water you can find!
The Free Game
The part of lacrosse that is played with the mind.
What will be covered are the 8 Principles of Performance.
Any lacrosse player can own the 1st ever sport psychology methodology specific to the game of Lacrosse.
This purchase will include a FREE consultation with Coach McDonnell via in-person or Zoom.
Here is a preview.
The cost is $24.99
You can purchase The Free Game here.
Lean in, do the work, stay focused and become uncommon.
Have a great week.