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The Vermont Lacrosse Blueprint with Sarah Dalton Graddock
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In this video, head coach Sarah Dalton Graddock explains how she manages the Vermont Lacrosse program with a small staff and limited time. She emphasizes the importance of efficiency and leveraging technology to maintain high standards.
Key Takeaways:
Valuing Time and Adaptability: Graddock highlights that as a head coach, daily plans can change instantly, making time management and the ability to quickly streamline tasks critical (0:03-0:32).
Foundational Development: Even at the college level, the program prioritizes starting with the basics—breaking down drills into small-group sessions (1v1s, 2v2s) and skeleton play before building toward complex team strategies (0:32-0:57).
Leveraging the Just Play Platform: To maximize their small staff's efficiency, the team uses Just Play as a central hub for (0:57-2:57):
Playbook and Film Access: Distributing videos and playbooks to players and prospects, including film clips for sessions players may have missed (1:00-1:31).
Operational Efficiency: Using the platform for scouting reports and team communication prevents the confusion of back-and-forth emails and version control issues (1:33-2:09).
On-the-Road Utility: Because the team travels frequently, having a centralized digital repository allows the staff to prepare for games on the bus without relying on printed binders or physical documentation (2:09-2:57).
