“Let’s go coaches! You got two minutes and we’re starting the second half!”
One of the negatives with club lacrosse games is there are no timeouts. Therefore, you really have to make the most of the two minute half-time with your team.
Being that a two minute timeout isn’t much time, it’s crucial to express important points efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner.
In chronological order, below is what we like to express to our team during the halftime of a club lacrosse game:
1- Positives from the 1st half. It’s important to open the huddle with the things your team did well. Players always respond to positive feedback.
2- Now that you have your team engaged, it’s important tell them not to let up!
3- Whether your winning or losing, you have to emphasize areas of focus for the 2nd half. These can be areas to improve on and correct.
4- Sharing important 1st half stats can get your team to understand why your focusing on certain areas for the second half.
5- With half-time winding down, your team should start to focus on the next play, next face-off, next possession. Small steps towards making big plays.
6- It’s important for your players to take the field know who is starting and who is next to go in. As a coached, you must be organized! Know your lines!
7- Hopefully your halftime speech will help your team win the 2nd half. Winning means improving on areas of weakness, building on your strengths, and playing consistently at a high level!
