Lacrosse Basics: Playing Goalie

Learn the basics of becoming an effective lacrosse�goalie from the best in the league. In this lacrosse coaching course for goalies, Jesse Schwartzman demonstrates and explains proper�stance, techniques, trickery and drills to hone your skills.1 Lacrosse Goalie Stance Free 0:47 2 Playing the Arc Free 2:17 3 Proper Goalie Movement 2:29 4 Goalie is the Leader of the D 0:46 5 How to Trick the Shooter 0:52 6 Defending Behind the Goal 1:17 7 Lacrosse Goalie Hands Drill 1:28 8 Lacrosse Goalie Footwork Drill 0:00There wasn�t much of a learning curve for Denver Outlaws goalie Jesse Schwartzman during his 2008 rookie season in Major League Lacrosse. He had an 8-4 record and a .551 save percentage and led the Outlaws to the best regular-season record in the Western Conference and into the MLL Championship Game, where they lost to the Rochester Rhinos. Along the way, Schwartzman represented the Western Conference at the MLL All-Star Game.He returned to the All-Star Game in 2009, playing for the Young Guns squad. He also led MLL with an 11.28 goals-against-averageSchwartzman enjoyed a standout career at Johns Hopkins University and helped lead the Blue Jays to NCAA Division I championships as both a sophomore in 2005 and a senior in 2007, winning the Most Outstanding Player award at each Final Four. As a three-year starter, he garnered several All-American honors and led the nation with a 6.68 goals-against-average in 2005.