Book Private Lacrosse Lessons with Coach John
Experienced coach - work with all ages! (Flexible on days and times)
Experienced coach - work with all ages! (Flexible on days and times)
Patient, reliable, experienced personal sports coach with the ability to teach any position and age and precipitously increase your athlete's skills, abilities, confidence, and sport IQ.
Trains in Cheyenne
Available: Tues, Sun
12 Lessons
Works with all age groups
Lacrosse
Soccer
Strength-and-speed
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Get to know Coach John
About Me:
I have coached all ages from ages 3 and up. I have worked at the following locations, schools, and universities/community college programs: YMCA youth sports, Charlotte Country Day School (NC), North Springs High School (GA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, 7th grade), Page High School (TN), Emory University (GA), Essex Community College (MD), and Cheyenne Tornadoes lacrosse program (WY).
How I can help you improve your game:
With over 15 years of coaching and private instruction experience, I focus on developing athletes who are confident, smart, and adaptable on the field. I work to identify each player’s strengths and areas for improvement, then design training that sharpens technical skills while improving game IQ. My approach goes beyond mechanics—I teach athletes how to read plays, anticipate opponent moves, and make better decisions under pressure. I also build strong relationships with my athletes so they feel supported, challenged, and motivated, which helps them push past their perceived limits and grow as both players and people.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session begins with a quick conversation to check in on the athlete’s mindset, recent games, and any immediate areas they want to address. We then move into a dynamic warm-up that prepares both body and mind. From there, I use progressive drills that mimic game situations, focusing on skill repetition, footwork, stick work (if lacrosse), positioning, and decision-making speed. I incorporate real-time feedback, video review when applicable, and targeted corrections to maximize each rep. We finish with a competitive or situational drill to apply what we’ve worked on, followed by a short debrief to reinforce key takeaways and set goals for the next session.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Mike Thomas - my high school lacrosse coach. He was tough, a curmudgeon, and harsh but knew the game better than any coach I ever played for. He pushed me and gave me opportunities that I had earned through hard work.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a kind, compassionate person who will never pressure an athlete and will always work at their speed and pace. I really enjoying coaching and I want to help your athlete improve both their physical and mental game.
Weekly Availability
Monday
Unavailable
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 4:00 am
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
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