Lacrosse coach · Leesburg, VACoach Sofie
Private Lacrosse CoachCoach Sofie
Leesburg, VA
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Sofie
Coaching the dynamics of lacrosse with a focus on injury prevention and shooting improvement, ensuring players develop safe techniques and powerful, accurate shots. Teaching more than just fundamentals.
How I can help you improve
Often, when a coach teaches a player to shoot, dodge, or cut, they demonstrate the movement once and then simply suggest getting reps to improve it. However, I focus on each individual movement (the mechanics) from arm, to hip, to feet, and how it all comes together. Athletes understanding the mechanics of what they are doing will allow them to recognize when and why they made a mistake. When it comes to dodging and cutting, I understand that simply running and turning is not as straightforward as other coaches make it seem. Many players can learn how to dodge, but without the proper movements, the risk of injury becomes much greater. By teaching players drills they can work on at home for shooting, dodging, and cutting, they can learn beneficial ways to practice at home and gain more insight into their game.
A typical training session
1st Session
-Stretching and helping the athlete understand the value of stretching
-Footwork focusing on the types of movements we make when dodging or shooting
-Stationary shooting mechanic's lesson
-Expanding to on the run power shots and dodging
What athletes & parents should know
I have played lacrosse for 12 years and never looked back. It has been a huge part of my life competing captively for 10 of those year. I began Club lacrosse in 2nd grade through senior year of HS, played Varsity lacrosse all 4 years of high school, and now compete at the College level.
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