Author Archives: Corey Winkoff
Play’s’ Make Players
Ever made a bad move? Committed a flagrant foul? Missed the game winning shot? Dropped the ball? Tripped over your own two feet? Those are bad plays, but that doesn’t mean they have to define you as a player. Your legacy as a player is an accumulation of your play while you train, practice, and
Unfold, don’t Mold.
Children aren’t meant to be molded, but unfolded. Inside each of us is an individual waiting to express oneself. Children need to be given an opportunity to give more of themselves, an opportunity to gain the confidence to be who they are, and given the freedom to develop their own perceptions of the world. The focus
You’re Just Dressed Inappropriately
It’s too hot. It’s too cold. When will these clouds break. It’s too wet. What a crappy day today. Enough. There’s no such thing as bad weather, you’re just dressed inappropriately.
Analysis – Harborfields vs. Comsewogue
Following the first half, it was clear that neither team was going to pull away from the other. Both Harborfields and Comsewogue seemed very calm and controlled on the offensive side of the ball, yet were unable to capitalize. Neither team had any success in pushing the ball in transition due to the fact that
Mistakes
Some see mistakes as tragedies, others as opportunities. Some think mistakes are strenuous and make you tenuous, others see mistakes a time to be constructive, strong, and generous. Some see mistakes as par for the course, others as an eagle on the number 18 handicap fourth. Some see mistakes as a time to hide, others
A Letter to Rising Seniors
Rising Seniors are the most physically and mentally developed High School athletes going through the recruiting process. Also, rising Seniors are closest to stepping foot on a college campus. College coaches have an easier time projecting rising seniors, as opposed to rising juniors, sophomores, or freshman. At FLG Lacrosse, we run one of the most
Getting Un-stuck
Ever feel like you’re stuck? Can’t get out of a specific relationship. You can’t leave your job. You can’t start a specific project. Well, you’re not alone. Getting stuck can be caused by lots of factors. For me, its fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of losing security, fear of recognizing that my fear isn’t
The Why?
Coach: It’s important to move the ball up the field. Player: Why move upfield? Coach: It brings the ball and your team closer to your opponent’s goal. Player: Why get closer to your opponent’s goal? Coach: Getting closer to your opponent’s goal gives your team a better chance to score. I encourage players
Be Different.
Much unrest, disappointment, and angst comes when we constantly compare our own situation to others. Mikey from my son’s chemistry class is now ranked 5th in his class. I heard that Joey down the road just committed. My daughter’s friends team practices 4 times a week. Their household income is much higher then ours. Constantly evaluating the similarities
Fight or Flight
The score is 14-2 during a early season High School Varsity girls lacrosse game. The winning team (let’s call them the Seagulls) gains possession of the ball and is approaching their offensive end. There is 15 minutes and 35 seconds left in the game. Out of respect for the opposing team (let’s call them the Dolphins),
