Michael Burns

Mental toughness often separates good lacrosse players from great ones. While physical skills like stick handling and speed are essential, the ability to stay focused, composed, and resilient under pressure defines success on the field. Nick Saban, one of the most successful coaches in college football history, offers coaching principles that apply perfectly to lacrosse. His approach to mental toughness can help players improve their game and handle challenges both on and off the field. Focus...

Lacrosse is a fast-paced, physically demanding sport that tests players in many ways. Yet, the difference between good players and great ones often comes down to mental toughness. Nick Saban, a legendary football coach known for his relentless focus and discipline, offers lessons that apply perfectly to lacrosse. His approach teaches players how to build resilience, stay disciplined, and control their mindset under pressure. This post explores how lacrosse players can develop mental toughness...

We often get caught up in the excitement of wins, rankings, and highlight reels. The crowd cheers for spectacular goals and quick stats. Yet, this focus on flashy moments can hide a bigger problem: the loss of fundamental skills. Basketball faced this challenge years ago, and lacrosse is now heading down the same path. What Basketball Taught Us About Development AAU basketball became popular for giving young players more exposure and competition. But the problem was not the tournaments...