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Women's Lacrosse
When You’re the Only One Who Looks Like You
What does it take to find confidence when you feel like you don’t belong? Division I lacrosse player Laila Johnson shares her journey of being the only African American athlete on her team, battling exclusion, stereotypes, and self-doubt.... Read More
The Importance of Hot Spots in Women’s Lacrosse: Master Offensive Spacing
“Spread out!” – “Spacing!” – These are phrases coaches are constantly screaming from the sidelines at girls lacrosse games. Many coaches share their frustration with teaching their offensive players how to best balance themselves on the field in a way that is easily understood. They consistently ask how to get their players to better understand... Read More
Lacrosse Coaching 101: Developing Complete Lacrosse Players
In every coaching guide or book that I have written, one central theme emerges: the importance of developing players to be as complete as possible. I picked up on the importance of developing complete players from my mentor, Diane Geppi-Aikes, the legendary coach of the Loyola Greyhounds from 1989 – 2003. Developing a “complete” player... Read More
The Art of Coaching: Cultivating Growth and Inspiration
When I look back on my 29 years of coaching the women’s lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University – I can’t help but smile. That smile has less to do with the wins we were fortunate to experience, and more to do with the immense pride I feel in the growth and development of the... Read More
Navigating Common Injuries in Women’s Lacrosse
Lacrosse, often hailed as the fastest sport on two feet, combines speed, skill, and agility to create an exhilarating game, especially in the women’s league. However, this intense physical demand exposes players to significant injury risks, including ankle sprains, knee injuries like ACL tears, and concussions. These injuries can impede performance and potentially have lasting... Read More
