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Lacrosse IQ and How to Develop It
Don’t get me wrong, physical tools matter in lacrosse… a lot. Speed, quickness, size, and strength...
Greatest Lacrosse Families of All Time
If you’re a good person, you know the last names “Stanwick”, “Gait”, “Powell”, “Thompson”,...
How to Support Your Child Without Overcoaching
There is no single feeling worse for a lacrosse player than having a tough game, knowing they had...
Greatest Rivalries in College Lacrosse
We know the Ravens vs. Steelers, Bears vs. Packers, and Cowboys vs. Commanders. We know Auburn vs....
How to Pick the Right Club Program for Your Child
Choosing a club program can feel overwhelming. Tryouts, rankings, reputations, social media hype —...
Why Being a Trainer can be a Transformative Experience
For most athletes between 17 and 20 years old, work options are limited to unskilled labor in...
The Dangers of Burnout in Youth Lacrosse
In youth lacrosse, the pressure of playing for a prestigious club and high school program can put...
How to Be a Successful Trainer on NextRep
Being a great trainer isn’t just about knowing the X’s and O’s of the game — it’s about how you...
What is the Greatest Lax Highlight Video of All Time
We always preach that the biggest fans are often the best players – let’s give some of you...
What is the Best Single Season NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Team Ever?
Look, there have been some disgustingly good teams in the last couple of decades – from the...
Why the Youth Lacrosse Training Market Is Broken
Private training is supposed to accelerate an individual’s skill and fundamental development, and...
Why Players Plateau in Today’s Team Environments
If you ask most parents when their child “stopped improving”, the answer is rarely dramatic. It’s...
The Legs Feed the Wolf
In lacrosse, like in any sport, a player’s feet are the foundation for everything else. The...
The Best Men’s Lacrosse Player of All Time
Debates about the greatest player ever are part of every sport. Lacrosse is no different. Names...
American vs. Canadian Lacrosse: Two Styles, One Game
Watch enough high-level men’s lacrosse, and you’ll start to notice something subtle but important:...
What Parents Should Look for in Good Coaching
Great coaching isn’t about being the loudest voice or having the longest playbook. Especially at...
The Hidden Danger of “Plays” in Youth Lacrosse
At first glance, running plays in youth lacrosse seems like good coaching. There’s structure....
Why Wall Ball Still Builds the Best Players
With all the technology, tournaments, and training tools available today, wall ball can feel...
What Makes Great Players Great?
If you spend enough time around elite athletes, you start to notice something: greatness rarely...
Why NextRep?
Youth sports have never been more competitive — but oddly, individual instruction is still scarce...


















