Every player ends their season with everything to gain in the offseason. The problem is putting in the work to accomplish bettering yourself and your lacrosse IQ. From a coach’s perspective the lacrosse season never really ends. Off-Season Lacrosse Training helps you better your craft by working on your stick skills and putting the time in the weight room.
Another source of off-season lacrosse training is knowledge, watch either college lacrosse/ major league lacrosse to learn good habits and apply them to your game. You can also watch your old game film to see what mistakes you make, and how to overcome those bad habits.
Watching lacrosse helps you see the game from a different perspective. After watching more lacrosse you will start honing in on “on-field” opportunities that you may not have noticed before. There are many ways to better yourself in the offseason, but one thing players struggle with is finding motivation. If you don’t apply yourself and apply yourself in the off-season you can’t just expect to play. Remember, there are other players fighting for the same spot you are so put in the extra work that they aren’t. Do off-season lacrosse training but don’t ignore your stick.
Off Season Lacrosse Training Goals to Set for a Successful Summer:
- Play Lacrosse Wall Ball and if you don’t have a wall near you or transportation to a wall; then you should invest in a lacrosse rebounder!
- Start a workout regiment and stick to it (Record weights to show improvement)
- Cardiovascular exercise is a must and gives you a leg up during the season
- Watch Lacrosse film and study the game to increase your lacrosse IQ
- Teach younger lacrosse and give back to the community
- Play for a Club Team to increase connections and better your game
- You can invest your time in making a highlight tape that you can use to advertise yourself to college coaches. The Stringers Society Lacrosse Showcase is another resource that helps you submit your highlight tape and get it in front of top college coaches nationwide for FREE.
- Continue to stay in touch with teammates to build chemistry as a unit
- Depending on your position you should either be taking shots, shooting, or doing one on ones with another teammate to work on dodging and defense.
- Eating the right food is a must especially when you have a solid workout regiment
These ten goals are more than likely what your coach has consistently preached to you. If you follow these goals, you will see a difference in your play and daily activities. Also, you will learn life skills such as time management, responsibility, and bettering your resume.
