What level should your team play? Usually, teams have the option to play at various levels. Should you place them at the top level, “A”, or place them in the average level, “B”, or in a developmental level, “C”? Is it better to play at a higher level against better competition and probably lose every [...]

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Another early season matchup between MIAA powers, Calvert Hall and St Pauls. Both these teams are in the same division and were 1-0 in conference play. With game time temps hovering around 45 and a constant downpour, both teams struggled offensively. St Pauls slowly extended their lead and were able to hold off the CH [...]

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Many of the Spring season teams actually started to play games this past weekend. For those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region, this is nothing short of a miracle, especially if we remember what it was like one month ago… 50 inches of snow on the ground. With the start of games, comes the start [...]

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Many of you have contacted Kudda expressing outrage on the dirty hits exhibited by the Penn Charter player in a game last week. There has been much discussion on various forums and the general feeling is disgust. The Penn Charter coach, Pat McDonough, did not see the actual hits and is frustrated about the subsequent [...]

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Kudda was at the McDonogh Penn Charter lacrosse game this afternoon which McDonogh won easily 14-5. Kudda is looking at broadcasting an MIAA lacrosse game of the week and Booker Corrigan and Kudda are getting the logistics worked out. McDonogh had two of their first midfielders knocked out of the game by cheap shots from [...]

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I was recently at the AAHPERD convention in Indianapolis attending some of the youth coaching workshops and presentations. I went to the “10 Things Youth Coaches Should Know” presented by Rick Howard and Jay Coakley. They were able to combine research and their own experience to convey certain areas that coaches should be aware of, [...]

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There are several coaching adages out there that deal with the bench player. “You’re only as good as your weakest player”, probably rings true. Even though, most coaches focus on developing the starters’ talents and abilities rather than the non-starters. Several problems could arise from ignoring the bench players or treating them differently than the [...]

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As coaches begin their new season, they will be communicating their expectations to their parents and players. Often times, coaches will substitute or supplement their expectations with Team Rules. “Don’t do this… and Don’t do that…” Then the coach will spell out the consequences for violating the team rule. BIG MISTAKE! Coaches, here is some [...]

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