"Many of my attitudes, drills, and practice plans are a direct result of the time that I spent under the tutelage of Coach Kaley. He is the consummate teacher and coach, and his book belongs in your library!" John Danowski-- Duke University Head Coach, Three-Time National Champion "Coaches and players, both nationally and internationally, have needed a book that details both fundamentals and the finer points of the game. Jack has achieved this goal with Lacrosse Essentials . It deserves to be in every coach's library." Tom Hayes-- National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Rutgers University Lacrosse Coach, 1975-2000, Two-time USILA Man of the Year "Jack Kaley is one of the all-time great coaches on the high school, college, post-college, and international levels. Lacrosse Essentials is a great source of lacrosse knowledge for all coaches." Jack Emmer-- National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Former Army coach " Lacrosse Essentials is a book every lacrosse coach should read in its entirety. A great resource written by two of the top lacrosse experts who have coaching experience at all levels--youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and international.
The book is geared to every level of coaching. All aspects of lacrosse are covered: skill fundamentals, drills with diagrams, and schemes." Bob Shillinglaw-- University of Delaware Lacrosse Coach, Two-Time USILA Coach of the Year "Coach Donovan and Coach Kaley have demonstrated again why they are two of the finest lacrosse tacticians around. Lacrosse Essentials is a very thorough presentation of each aspect of our game. It's perfect for youth players and coaches. This book builds up from the fundamentals and brings you to the present-day sets for both defense and offense. I couldn't find a better coaching aid anywhere!" Greg Cannella-- University of Massachusetts Men's Lacrosse Coach, 2006 USILA Coach of the Year "At long last the lacrosse community has received a well-written guide. Coach Kaley and Coach Donovan are great ambassadors of our game.
" Dave Slafkosky-- United States Military Academy, University of Maryland Lacrosse Coach " Lacrosse Essentials is an important addition to a limited library in our sport. Players, coaches, and fans at all levels will benefit from keeping this book nearby. Hats off to Jack and Rich for this easy-to-read chronicle of individual technique and team development." Dom Starsia-- University of Virginia Lacrosse Coach.