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D1 Radford University #3

D1 Radford University #3

RU's Tom Branch evades a Kutztown University defender.  Branch scored 6 goals to lead the Highlanders to a 19-9 win.
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Carl Runk's Towson Tough Defense - Classic Coaches Corner #4

Carl Runk's Towson Tough Defense - Classic Coaches Corner #4

This article is recreated from the 1987 United States Lacrosse Coaches Association Clinic that I attended during my time at Radford University.  M...
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My Time at D1 Radford University - #2

My Time at D1 Radford University - #2

This preseason article appeared in The Tartan February 15, 1990.  We had high expectations for the 1990 season with 20 freshman competing for spots.  I went all in on recruiting, sending handwritten letters to any and all prospects, including Steve Govett. 
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How the Head Rock is Being Used (so far)

How the Head Rock is Being Used (so far)

The Head Rock was developed mainly for working your non-dom shooting motion with weighted reps. Both my father and I recognized that the most commo...
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Tony Cullen's Five Offensive Commandments - Classic Coaches Corner #3

Tony Cullen's Five Offensive Commandments - Classic Coaches Corner #3

The article below by Tony Cullen appeared in a 1987 Lacrosse magazine.  I'm not sure which because I tore out the page and kept in in a safe place....
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My Time at D1 Radford University - #1

My Time at D1 Radford University - #1

You read that right.  Radford University in Southwest Virginia had a Division 1 program back in the day.  In 1986 I was named Head Coach at the age...
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Finishing Our Second Year

Finishing Our Second Year

There are currently over 2k Head Rocks in use. We made a good showing at Laxcon 2019 and have been enjoying enthusiastic response at tournaments.

Richie Moran's 1987 Shooting Tips - Classic Coaches Corner #2

Richie Moran's 1987 Shooting Tips - Classic Coaches Corner #2

Hall of Famer Richie Moran's shooting presentation from 1987
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Refurbish greasers with a veggie scrubber.

Refurbish greasers with a veggie scrubber.

I was able to remove the dirt and the shine within just a few minutes. 

Half-Field Clearing and Shooting Drill

Half-Field Clearing and Shooting Drill

download PDF of this drill with variations.  Full-Field Clearing and Shooting As both a college player and coach, I was always enthusiastic about d...
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Hopkins Riding Game in 1974 under Bob Scott - Classic Coaches Corner #1

Hopkins Riding Game in 1974 under Bob Scott - Classic Coaches Corner #1

Classic Coaches Corner #1 In his last coaching year, the late great Bob Scott shared the riding philosophy of the Blue Jays at the United States La...
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Establish a Team Vocabulary

Establish a Team Vocabulary

One of the most import jobs of a coaching staff is to define and consistently reinforce a team vocabulary.  Communication is a key aspect of lacros...
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