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-Recommended by Laurie Usher, WA Lacrosse Hall of Fame member, Coach Bainbridge Island
H.S. 1987-97; (94-96 State Champs),Klahowya Coach 2004,SGS Asst-Coach 2007; USL umpire

Highlighting cultural and social developments, offers a sweeping history of the game. Fisher traces the emergence of modern lacrosse in both Canada and the U.S., pointing out that the sport's early Mohawk roots precluded early mass...

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY for Coaches, Players, Parents

Sports Psychology

 

THE CONFIDENT COACHES GUIDE TO TEACHING LACROSSE

Michele Timms, WNBA All-Star and Olympic silver-medalist, says that Mind Gym is "a great read that helps you understand the importance that your mind plays in reaching the top."
Sports psychologist/author Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court, as much as physical skill, if not more so. He provides 40 lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes to help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.

Lacrosse: Sports Injuries: How to Prevent, Diagnose, & Treat (Sports Injuries: How to Prevent, Diagnose & Treat)

Golf?...Yoga? Yes, the physical benefits of yoga outlined in this book can improve quality of athletic play and help to prevent injuries, but help your body recover more quickly after a game. "Strong, flexible muscles are less likely to be sore or injured."
"Another benefit to yoga practice is balance in breathing, harmonizing and integrating the breath with the body...proper breathing increases circulation and cardiovascular capacity." This will help guide you in developing a 45-minute yoga exercise program to meet your needs.

The Confident Coach's Guide to Teaching Lacrosse