ABOUT PEOPLE'S LACROSSE
People's Lacrosse exists for one reason: to make lacrosse accessible to everyone.
Not everyone has a field nearby. Not everyone has a backstop, a goal, or a team to practice with. That shouldn't stop you from getting better. These guides are built around the idea that you can practice real lacrosse skills in your backyard, your garage, or your living room — and actually get good.
WHO WRITES THESE GUIDES?
Dan founded People's Lacrosse after years of playing and coaching. He played MCLA lacrosse and holds a Master of Architecture degree — which means he approaches training design the same way he approaches design: with intention, iteration, and a focus on what actually works.
Every drill in these guides has been tested. Every progression is deliberate. The Skill Stick was engineered specifically for backyard practice with tennis, wiffle, and foam balls — because regulation sticks don't handle lightweight balls properly, and that gap between equipment and reality was holding people back.
WHY THESE GUIDES EXIST
Most lacrosse content online is written for people who already have access to a field, a goal, and a full bag of gear. These guides are different. They're designed for:
- Players practicing at home without a backstop or goal
- Parents who want to help their kids get better but don't know how
- Beginners who are overwhelmed by the gear, the rules, and the jargon
- Experienced players who want high-rep training they can do anywhere
THE SKILL STICK
The Skill Stick is not a mini stick, not a fiddle stick, and not a regulation game stick. It's a new category — a training tool purpose-built for backyard practice with tennis, wiffle, and foam balls. The pocket depth, head width, and weight are designed so lightweight balls release authentically, giving you real stick skills that transfer directly to game play.
SOURCES & CREDIBILITY
These guides draw from established coaching methodologies, including programs from NCAA championship coaches, USA Lacrosse guidelines, and the author's own playing and coaching experience. Where specific techniques or training methods are referenced, sources are cited within each guide.