Happy Whiteboard Wednesday everybody! Today we’d like to discuss 5 talking points on how to fit into your Spring school team roles on the field.
1- Speak with your coaches about their expectations for you. Let them help you figure out what your “role” is.
2- Build chemistry with the RIGHT people. If you’re role is playing wing on face-offs, get to know your long-stick-midfielder and FOGO you will be working with. If your role is being the backer in the zone, get to know the other girls within your defense.
3- Work on specific skills to become better at your “role.” For example, if you’re role is to face-off, than work on ground balls. If you are asked to take the draw, work on one handed catches and your ups!
4- Watch video on players with similar roles. Fortunately, there is lots of video of college lacrosse online. Do your research. Google your role and watch college players who are are great at it. For example, are you a goal scorer? Than you have to google Ryan Brown!
5- Embrace your role, don’t fight it. Those who embrace what is expected of them, end up exceeding those expectations and being major contributors for their team. Not to mention, if you embrace a newer role for yourself, it will help you grow as a player.
How do you fit into your role?
