Short Stick Defensive Midfielder Academy

The Boyce Bros Academy(TM) Short Stick Defensive Midfielder Academy redefines the SSDM as one of the most valuable and trusted positions in lacrosse. Rather than focusing on highlight-reel checks, the book teaches athletes that elite short-stick defenders win through disciplined footwork, protecting the middle of the field, relentless communication, intelligent positioning, and unwavering effort. From mastering on-ball defense, slides, pick coverage, transition defense, clearing, and faceoff wing play to studying opponents and recovering after mistakes, the Academy presents the SSDM as the heartbeat of team defense. Every chapter reinforces that trust-not statistics-is the ultimate measure of success, providing practical drills, film study assignments, self-evaluations, and the Boyce Bros Laws to help athletes build habits that translate from youth lacrosse to the college level.