CoachThem x ELEV8 Lacrosse Webinar Recap

Last week, we had the opportunity to host a live webinar alongside ELEV8 Lacrosse, bringing together coaches from across the game for a great conversation around practice planning and coaching development.

The turnout was strong, the discussion was even better, and most importantly, coaches walked away with practical ideas they can apply right away.

If you weren’t able to attend live, or want to revisit the conversation, you can watch the full recording below.

 

 

 

Why This Conversation Matters

 

At every level of lacrosse, one challenge continues to come up:

How do you run better, more efficient practices without wasting time?

That’s exactly what this session focused on.

With ELEV8’s background in structured player development and coaching mentorship, and CoachThem’s focus on simplifying practice planning, the conversation centered around one core idea:

 

 

 

Key Takeaways from the Webinar

 

 

1. Structure Drives Everything

 

One of the biggest themes was the importance of having a clear structure before stepping onto the floor.

When practices are planned with intention:

• Players know what to expect
• Coaches communicate more clearly
• Transitions between drills are faster

 

2. Communication Starts Before Practice

 

A major point discussed was reducing time spent explaining drills during practice.

Instead of:

• Stopping drills
• Repeating instructions
• Slowing down momentum

Coaches can:

• Share drills ahead of time
• Align assistant coaches before practice
• Let players arrive prepared

This keeps practices moving and increases the number of meaningful reps.

 

 

3. Keep Players Moving, Not Standing

 

Another key focus was maximizing engagement.

Efficient practices:

• Minimize standing time
• Increase repetitions
• Maintain tempo

 

4. Consistency Across Coaches Matters

 

For associations and programs, consistency is critical.

When all coaches:

• Follow a similar structure
• Use shared drills and concepts
• Communicate the same language

It creates a better experience for players and accelerates development across the board.

 

Bringing It All Together

 

What made this webinar valuable wasn’t just the ideas, it was how practical everything was.

This wasn’t theory.

It was about:

• Making practices easier to run
• Helping coaches feel more prepared
• Creating better environments for players

That’s exactly where the partnership between CoachThem and ELEV8 Lacrosse fits.

Both are focused on giving coaches the tools and structure they need to succeed.

 

What’s Next

 

If you joined us live, we appreciate you being part of the conversation.

If you’re watching this after the fact, take one or two ideas from the session and apply them to your next practice.

That’s where real improvement starts.

We’ll continue running sessions like this with great coaching partners to bring practical, usable ideas to coaches everywhere.

Because better planning leads to better practices. And better practices lead to better players. 

 

If you'd like to suggest a topic of discussion for a future webinar, please feel free to reach out to support@coachthem.com

 

 

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Written by the CoachThem Team, April 16 2026