Alpha Defender Lacrosse Training

Empowering the next generation of lacrosse defenders through the training methods, philosophies and in-game strategies of the game's most dominant defensemen.

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@RememberPhys106 @RyanFlanagan24 I guess not

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@DixonLacrosse Classic stadium. But lacrosse venues with tracks around them are no bueno.

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@ktdefeo @tyxanders @NCAALAX Agree! Lots of lacrosse families with sons and daughters who would love attend all games.

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@RyanFlanagan24 I think there is stress for those early blue-chippers, too. Good problem - but often those are time pressured / “rushed” decisions.

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@BookerCorrigan This might be the least controversial thing you’ve ever uttered. Vote: Good. Puh-lease.

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@CoachWheel Great advice!

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@LaxPlayground @tyxanders @UNCMensLacrosse Even if you were in Disney World for 4-5 years, you may want to go someplace else for a bit.

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@TerenceFoy I guess if you’re about to fall over, yeah put your stick head on the ground. Otherwise, sticks should be out in front and harassing the ball carrier!

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@btalbot55 A smart ballcarrier will likely re-dodge when he sees the amateur who is covering him jam his stick into the ground like a crutch. Hope nobody is teaching this method; definitely a bad way to defend (w/ stick off the opponent’s hands) but maybe a good way to impale oneself

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@LaxFilmRoom It would be a bummer for an elite player to pass on an ACC school (if that’s his dream) to maybe play more elsewhere. No guarantee of that! Sure, you have to apply some game theory to the decision process — but maybe choose the best possible fit assuming lacrosse goes away.

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@Julesheningburg PT should be considered. But probably a good idea to select the overall ‘best fit’ school, just in case the lacrosse thing doesn’t work out.

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@RyderCochrane I agree with the sentiment, absolutely. But Yale ain’t free. No athletic scholarships in the Ivy League — needs based only or ‘outside’ merit scholarships, etc.

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@PremierLacrosse Get taller

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@BookerCorrigan Faith B Krinsky (Ward Melville School District). In 8th grade she ‘tricked’ me into reading all the SE Hinton books like Rumblefish. Later told me Hinton was a teenager when she(!) wrote them — haha. For her students, Mrs. Krinsky found creative ways to unlock a love of reading.

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Mel Blount, NFL HoF, was a 6’3”, bruising cornerback for the Steelers. In 1978, a new rule was added (known as the Mel Blount rule) which limits contact with receivers after 5yds. In part, it was because premier defenders like Blount pounded opponents every step of their route.

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@CoachCottle The one I would dread playing against the most? T. Millon. Even if you did score, you paid a price.

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Kobe was known for his dazzling offensive play, but he was also a 4X NBA Defensive PoY. He made the All-Defensive team 12X — more than any guard ever.

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@BabyShrimp3 @tyxanders @Inside_Lacrosse @TerrierMLAX @UNCMensLacrosse Consistently ranked in Top 5 of public universities in the country. Not too shabby.

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How did the sub six-foot Harden brother’s become All-ACC and All-American defenders? Crossover ice hockey skills; powerful legs and use of their leverage; and the self-belief that they were the biggest, baddest players on the field. #G-Force