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        • Coach Damon Wilson

        Lacrosse is my passion. The game has given me so much and this site is my way of giving back. After learning to play goalie from scratch, I wanted to create a resource where I could share everything I learned with other goalies.

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          The Keys to Playing Goalie with a Wide Base Stance
          by Coach Damon
          August 27, 2018

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          Lacrosse Goalie Gear Guide: Everything You Need To Play Goalie
          by Coach Damon
          June 14, 2018

          The ultimate lacrosse goalie gear guide. Full list of all the lax goalie gear required to play in goal along with my…


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          Twelve Ways to Destroy a Lacrosse Goalie's Development
          by Coach Damon
          June 09, 2018

        • Help Coach! I'm Afraid of the Ball
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          Help Coach! I'm Afraid of the Ball
          by Coach Damon
          April 19, 2018

          A goalie's guide to overcoming the fear of the shot


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          Why Don't Lacrosse Goalies Wear Pads?
          by Coach Damon
          February 18, 2018

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          A Brief History of Lacrosse Helmets
          by Coach Damon
          December 18, 2017

          The first documented use of helmets in lacrosse came during the 1928 Olympics


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          Lacrosse Goalie Mental Training: Feed the Good Wolf
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          August 08, 2017

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          How to Defend the 4v3 Fast Break
          by Coach Damon
          April 25, 2017

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          The Lacrosse Goalie's Guide to Clearing
          by Coach Damon
          March 15, 2017

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          How to Make Practice Fun for a Lacrosse Goalie
          by Coach Damon
          February 25, 2017

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