with Meredith Black,
Marquette Women's Lacrosse Head Coach;
2023 Big East Coaching Staff of the Year;
x IWLCA Team Community Awareness Award;
University of Notre Dame Assistant Coach from 2008 to 2010;
2009 Big East Champions;
Towson Assistant Coach from 2005 to 2007;
Played college lacrosse for University of Notre Dame;
2004 IWLCA First Team All-American;
2x All-Big East First Team selection (2003, 2004);
2004 Big East Attack Co-Player of the Year
Successful teams don’t “just practice” — they practice “with purpose!” In this in-depth instructional video, Marquette’s Meredith Black shares her step-by-step practice planning methodology, emphasizing how to structure effective, goal-oriented practices that build up from fundamental skills to full-game execution.
What You’ll Learn:- The Art of Planning: Develop a detailed, adaptable practice plan that keeps your coaching staff on the same page while addressing team needs and season goals.
- Drill Progressions That Work: Watch a fully executed practice, from fundamental skill work through small-sided drills and full-field scrimmages.
- Breaking Down the Game: Learn how to segment practice into key skill areas, maximizing reps and reinforcing game concepts.
- Executing Under Pressure: Improve transition play, cutting, and spacing in high-pressure situations.
- Game-Like Drills for Fast Play: Implement fast-break scenarios off the draw and 8-meter shot strategies to sharpen offensive execution.
- The 5-10-30 Drill – Master winning the draw and transitioning into an immediate attack, whether in a fast-break or settled offensive setup.
- Lovell Drill – Enhance 1v1 attack vs. defense skills, emphasizing footwork and ball movement.
- Truce North Small-Sided Progression – Build up from 3v2 to 7v7 to reinforce offensive and defensive principles in game-like scenarios.
Coach Black not only shares her proven practice structure but also demonstrates it in action—giving you an adaptable framework you can apply immediately. Whether you're looking to enhance player development, improve team execution or streamline your practice efficiency, this video provides the tools to help you coach with confidence and purpose.
Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
“Seeing Coach Black explain the thought process behind her planning process makes this video a must have for every coach. To see her team go through a practice with the plan in mind makes this video invaluable. Also, terrific, purposeful drills. Will be referencing this video regularly!”
91 minutes. 2025.
