Lacrosse

Do you know a female athlete struggling with confidence? This fast, fun story solves the self-belief crisis once and for all. Win Like a Girl provides a crucial framework for feeding confidence through strong connections, controlling the controllables, practicing self-leadership, and becoming a broker of hope.Win Like a Girl follows fictional Coach Riley, a former All-American and first-time lacrosse coach, whose relentless emphasis on winning has freshman Mila wanting to quit, Lexie demanding to be made a captain, Valentina trying to keep the peace, and Lexie's mom bellowing insults from the stands. Losses pile up. Overwhelmed and failing, Riley reaches out to her former high school coach for help. Together, they implement activities that teach the girls to:¿ Invest in the team's trust bank¿ Escape Comfort Castle with daily confidence practice¿ Stand up for themselves when it matters mostArmed with newfound courage and belief, the team's performance skyrockets. As the season ends, the players find themselves in the championship game. Will they capture the state title?Perfect for coaches, sports parents, athletes, and teams in all industries, Win Like a Girl provides a roadmap to help anyone dig deep for bravery and win at the game of life.

Sean Kelly is one of the premiere coaches when it comes to training lacrosse players to not only be the best on the field but also off the field. While most lacrosse training programs take the approach of providing all lacrosse players the same base program, at Sean Kelly's Performance Center each athlete that comes through the door gets a custom experience catered to them specifically. With this book parents will know how to make sure their lacrosse players find guaranteed success in their ability to master the game of lacrosse and dominate their competition physically and mentally. There is no guide available like this until now. Discover what it takes to build a lacrosse player that won't break down when the pressures of the game or life comes his or her way.

Spring in Maryland means one thing: lacrosse. As much a part of the state as crab cakes and the Chesapeake Bay, lacrosse is king at every level, from youth rec and club to high school, college and the pros. Since the state first fielded teams in the 1870s, Marylanders have played with a unique combination of finesse, speed and passion. The "Maryland style" of play built a long line of national powerhouses at all levels. With extensive research and dozens of photographs, journalist Tom Flynn traces the long history of the sport in Maryland from its Native American roots to its first arrival in the state and on to the modern highlights. Fans will rediscover their many past champions and gain a glimpse of teams that promise to elevate the sport's status as the pride of the Old Line State.