2010 ECAC Champions; 2010 ECAC Coach of the Year;
2010 Lacrosse Magazine "Person of the Year"
former Princeton University Head Lacrosse Coach;
6x NCAA Championship Coach; 14x Ivy League Champions;
2x National Coach of the Year;
U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2002);
1998 US National Team Coach (World Champions)
Six-time NCAA Championship coach Bill Tierney delivers an exclusive look at three days of practice leading up to his season opener. See how coach Tierney tailors his practices to prepare for his next opponent while still building skills needed to improve his team throughout the season.
Practice 1
A short practice that involves fundamental stick work and teamwork. Tierney runs his squad through some great offensive and defensive drills followed by a weight session and cardiovascular workout. You will also see pre-practice routines that involve assistant coaches working on face-offs and goalie work.
Practice 2
This practice simulates game like situations with the next opponent in mind. This is a hard core practice that will test even your best athletes. Tierney works with his players on ground balls, stick handling, one-on-one work and offensive and defensive game plans for the upcoming game.
Practice 3
Sit in on a comprehensive, pre-practice coaches meeting as Tierney and his staff work on a practice plan to prepare the Pioneers for their upcoming game. On the field, you will see half field drills to develop passing and stick handling for offensive and defensive players. Pick up half field and full field scrimmage ideas to help prepare for your next opponent.
This video will give you insight into one of those most respected NCAA programs in the nation and how they prepare for opponents. With over 6 hours of practice footage covering three days, you and your team will greatly benefit from getting an all access look at the Denver University Men's Lacrosse program.
364 minutes (3 DVDs). 2011.