-September 29th, 2017- Some people call it a Speed Ladder. Some an Agility Ladder. Both are wrong. It’s a Ladder, plain and simple. Because it doesn’t help you improve either of those skills. And if you are a lacrosse player using it as such, you are using it wrong. I bring this up as I […]…
-September 20th, 2017- U.S. Lacrosse recently created a post on the Truth About Stretching. It’s very basic info so I’ll summarize it. Dynamic Stretch before a workout Static Stretch after a workout (although it’s also good before a workout as long as you dynamic stretch after) Stretching isn’t going to stop you from getting hurt […]…
-September 15th, 2017- The other day I posted a blog on 3 Core Exercises a Lacrosse Player Should Never Do but then found this video with 5 Core Exercises that I love and think that every Lacrosse player should do. The tweet said it best “The job of the core is to transfer energy, not […]…
-September 13th, 2017- Obviously core training is one of the most common terms used these days, and very important for lacrosse performance. However not all core training is equal, and many of the most popular core exercises don’t train the core properly or much worse do harm to the spine. I found this article: 3 […]…
-August 31st, 2017- I was searching the web as I always do in regards to lacrosse training and found an article titled: Effectively Using Weight-Training to Improve Lacrosse Skills. So obviously I clicked on it as I am most certainly an advocate of Lacrosse Strength and Conditioning, although I am suspect on weight training improving […]…
-August 31st, 2017- I apologize. I’ve been busy with my brick and mortar business in Oakville, Canada: The Dynamic Athlete. But I’m at the point now where I know I have the time to get this site back up and running and be the leader in Lacrosse Strength and Conditioning again. Expect some big things. […]…
-February 28th, 2017- Here is a link to a post on the US Lacrosse website. It’s from Strength Coach Jay Dyer, who works with Johns Hopkins lacrosse and who Paul Rabil swears by. It’s about finding when your child is ready to start training and he provides a great checklist. Check it out here: http://www.uslacrosse.org/blog/when-is-your-child-ready-to-train…
by Sean Holmes -February 17th, 2017- I have long been an advocate of the importance of a dynamic warmup. In fact 4 years ago when I first got the job as Toronto Rock Strength Coach it was my main focus. I even wrote an article titled “The Warm Up IS The Workout” Here’s a good […]…
Sean Holmes -November 18th, 2016- I found this great post the other day on the US Lacrosse website titled Developing Athleticism for Lacrosse Players: Where to Begin?. It’s a quick read and basic explanation of the physical attributes needed by a lacrosse player. My favorite part was this: With proper physical training, foundational capacities are […]…
Sean Holmes -November 8th, 2016- Just a quick post as one of the greatest TV shows of all time jumped into the lacrosse game on the weekend. If you’re close to my age (38) you grew up with this show and can recite lines on a whim. If you’re younger, go back and watch season […]…
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