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Philly Hall of Fame goaltending phenom Drew Adams shares his wise insights on “the journey” from Delco to the PLL and home again.
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After a high school All-American career Drew headed to Penn State University where he was ECAC Rookie of the Year, ECAC Goalie of the Year twice, and 3X USILA Honorable Mention All-American. Drew thrived as a professional playing for the MLL (Major Lacrosse League) New York Lizards where he played in six MLL All-Star games and won a League Championship in 2015. Additionally, he was MLL Goalie of the Year three times. He also played in the PLL for the Archers LC. On the international stage, Drew won a silver medal with Team USA in 2014. Since his retirement, Drew has been inducted into the eastern PA Chapter of the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame and has been busy living and working in the Villanova/Delco area. We hope you enjoy the show.
6:00: For parents:
The even-keeled unconditional support from parents of student-athletes. Post-game in the Adams family. Subtle observations and support.
9:00: For coaches:
Goaltending: First save the ball. Be mentally tough. Lead the team. It’s not a perfect science. Are there goalie non-negotiables?
17:56: For players:
Culture building with the MLL New York Lizards – they made sacrifices! The Team USA experience and dealing with, playing with, and enjoying the talent of the Canadians.
Questions & Answers
24:50: Influential youth league and high school influential coaches. Coaches who made an impact growing up in a special community.
28:45: The tradition, the power, and the influence of Ridley lacrosse in the Philadelphia area.
31:17: The unfamiliar collegiate recruiting process – club influence and building confidence.
33:20: Choosing PSU and how the goalie recruiting process is different. PSU coaches made a difference.
37:14: PSU memories and heartbreaks. Trying to get “over the hump.”
39:00: Grant Ament and the foreshadowing commercial. A good full-circle story.
41:41: Finding mentors and finding one’s stride professionally.
44:40: Brian “Doc” Dougherty and the power of a “goalie community”.
47:00: Transitioning from the MLL to the PLL. Pushing a new league forward.
48:30: Coach Bates, Coach Resch, and the Archers LC. Special times.
50:00: Top shooters and the challenges they bring for a goalie. Canadians – again!
52:50: Walking away from the game. Work and family calls.
54:54: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Today’s guest, Paul Kubach is a well-respected referee in Philadelphia and takes us “behind the stripes” when it comes to being an official in today’s summer club, high school, and collegiate settings. Paul has “grown with the game” and is now the Treasurer and Assignor of The Greater Philadelphia Lacrosse Officials Association (GPLOA).
Paul gives all listeners a perspective we usually don’t ask for, often assume we know better than, and shares how challenging it can be to call a consistent game. We hope you enjoy Paul’s insights as much as we enjoyed our time interviewing him.
Youth Sports Hot Topics
00:11: Introduction
3:00: For parents: How refs view parents on the sideline. Do refs even care? Let’s not make it personal. A ref’s job is……
8:30: For players: Do palms up get a player anywhere? Better calls? Coaches coach, players play, refs ref. Just focus on the next play and watch your language.
14:45: For coaches: Breaking down the rulebook. The biggest challenges to calling a fair game. Being consistent. Do referees watch film?
Questions & Answers
23:30: Growing up in Northeast Philadelphia as a football and baseball guy. Go Eagles!
24:24: Paul’s first introduction to lacrosse. Drop the ball……and never looked back.
27:30: How do refs receive feedback and grow? Rulebook vs learning on the field. Rare calls.
30:34: A convert to the game. How lacrosse won Paul over.
31:50: How to get started as a referee and move up the ranks.
36:00: Being a good ref is more than knowing the rules. It’s “how” you show up.
36:45: Understanding all the rules….mens, womens, shot clocks, and more. Fan friendly?
39:50: Calling big games. Challenges, reflections, and eye black.
44:47: GPLOA. What is it? And what is an Assignor? How to get started as a ref.
47:50: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Today’s guest, Michael Sowers takes listeners on a journey through his lacrosse career. He touches on how unique it is to be a “coaches’ kid”, how important it is to learn how to play without the ball, and how important culture has been in his career. He has pronounced high school reflections, leading him to an incredible collegiate, international, and professional career.
Youth Sports Hot Topics
00:11: Introduction: Michael Sowers: A Humble Warrior.
2:08: For parents: The Importance of Playing Multiple Sports & Being a “Coaches Kid”.
6:47: For coaches: Being a Complete Attackman with and without the Ball.
15:38: For players: Culture Building from Upper Dublin to the PLL.
Questions & Answers
21:15: Youth ball: Friends for life, growing together. Regrets.
26:35: Running the Numbers
27:00: The Princeton Experience.
30:00: How did your game change at the college level?
31:40: From Covid Changed It All, but lead to Duke
35:00: PLL Waterdogs and Injury. A time away from the game.
37:50: Future Plans…….”I love the game”. USA (again)?
38:50: Word Association & Philly Love
40:15: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Patrick walks listeners through his lacrosse journey as a homegrown Philly native. He touches on the importance of playing multiple sports, communicating on the field, being a part of teams with strong cultures, and overcoming setbacks on the way to being one of the best defensive midfielders in the PLL.
Youth Sports Hot Topics6:20: For Parents8:08: For Coaches13:50: For Players
Questions & Answers17:45: Patrick’s lacrosse story starts in Flourtown, Pa19:50: Mentors – Players Patrick looked up to as a young athlete21:05: La Salle Lacrosse experience memories. Dominate teams and the birth of D Midfield24:22: Being Coached by your dad – a fine line for both. Pretty special.25:45: The Recruiting Process to Dartmouth. An excellent fit for both28:45: Lacrosse transitions points. Getting on the field at Dartmouth.30:25: Freak accident, setback, injury, and resilience.32:05: An extra year at Duke, Coach D, and the challenges of ACC lacrosse.35:40: The long journey and commitment to making a career last in the MLL and the PLL.39:45: The team identity of the PLL Chaos. Aggressive? Box? A behind-the-scenes look.42:55: USA Sixes. A shot at the unexpected! 46:33: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Introduction: Danielle Gallagher is a household name in the women’s lacrosse world. After a highly decorated playing career, she became a club leader and remains a force to reckon with. A highly experienced coach, mentor and business owner, Danielle takes us for a spin around the girls club lacrosse scene and shares her passion and perspective along the way.
Youth Sports Hot Topics
Burnout
The business of youth sports
The positive effects of social media on lacrosse
Show Breakdown
00:13: Danielle’s Bio
02:14 Welcome Danielle
3:00 Danielle shares her background and experiences as a multi-sport athlete
4:30 Burnout
9:30 Danielle’s Colorado days and carving out her own path in the industry
11:30 Danielle made her way back to “the island” and founded Liberty Lacrosse
12:30 The girls lacrosse club scene takes off in the early 2000’s
15:30 Running a club is actually running a business
17:15 Danielle’s assessment of the current club landscape and her predictions for the future
19:30 What are “Mini Pro Athletes”?
21:00 Competition between clubs & capitalism
24:24 Making the most of your club experience: “Club jumpers” don’t win in the end
26:40 Why are youth sidelines more toxic than high school sidelines?
35:25 The positive effects of social media on lacrosse
39:45 HOMEWORK
Pod recommendation: Linda Flanagan on Youth Sports
41:17 How playing on the B team can make you a pro
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Introduction: Jeremy Butt, otherwise known as JB, takes us through the importance of his world– the universe of strength, condition, food, sleep, hydration, and much more. From “embracingthe suck” to team fitness center competitions and more JB explains how strength, conditioning,and wellness matter to today’s high-level teams and players.Youth Sports Hot Topics1:15: Introducing JB.2 Stories for Parents, Coaches, and Players2:30: Story 1: “Coach, because it’s not that, embracing the suck. We play too much”!8:36: Story 2: “Last Man Standing”: Finding disciplined and mentally tough players through ateam weight room “don’t quit” challenge.Questions & Answers14:40: From Canada to the USA, to Wyndmoor, PA. A journey of kinesiology.18:10: Strength and Conditioning (S & C). What does that even mean?19:45: S & C is different for different sports, right? Not really.21:18: What sport works hardest in the weight room?22:45: (S & C) and Nutrition.24:10: (S & C) and Recovery (sleep).25:45: (S & C)and RSI (overuse).27:30: Finding the “Goldilocks Zone.”29:10: Free Play. The death of “Sandlot” and “Shinny”: The lost art of creativity and problem-solving.33:30: How does a club lacrosse coach focus in S&C?35:10: S&C: Elementary, Middle School, & High School versions.37:35: Technique matters! So do errors.38:38: There is a mentality to the weight room! Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t workhard. “Embracing the suck.”41:35: Rock and Roll: The music of the weight room! Playlists go old school.43:00: Lacrosse dad, I wonder, “Do the kids play too much”?46:32: S&C Education. How does someone enter this field?50:00: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Today's guest, Corey Shaffer, is the head coach at Ursinus College. His journey has taken him from deep family lacrosse roots to youth lacrosse La Salle College High School, and then to the D3 level as a player and coach. Coach Shaffer’s Youth Sports Hot Topics are spot on regarding
the club scene, building culture, and the challenges of zone defense. Coach Shaffer shares insights into the value of setbacks, the view of a goalie, finding a home in D3 lacrosse, and the season outlook for the Ursinus College Bears.
Youth Sports Hot Topics
:20: Introduction: Coach Shaffer’s Resume
3:10: For parents: When to join the club lacrosse scene?
7:50: For players: Building the Ursinus culture - player led.
11:45: For coaches: Zone Defense – Legit or not at club and on.
Questions & Answers
18:40: Little guy lacrosse, upbringing in the extended Resch lacrosse family.
20:40: How the game looks different as a goalie and from “X.” Plus, goalie tryouts.
22:30: La Salle Lacrosse memories. Not all positive, but resilient. Even goalies do GB drills.
26:12: McDaniel College experience. The value of standing on the sideline.
28:35: Entering into coaching. How? From athletic training to the club to college. Devine lacrosse
Providence. Managing egos.
31:50: Collegiate coaching influences and running one’s own show at Ursinus.
35:21: Finding a home in D3 lacrosse. Differences between D1 and D3 and the value of being a
student-athlete.
38:14: Ursinus College 2023 season outlook – transition year, goals, and challenge welcomed.
38:40: Recruiting at Ursinus and the D3 scene. Lots of Philly guys and NE corridor.
39:45: The value of working at NXT with younger goalies. Covid Therapy.
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This episode features Mike Corrado, longtime Head Coach of Villanova Men’s Lacrosse. While the guys definitely talk a lot about the Wildcats, we learn about Mike as a teacher, a Twenty-Two year Naval Officer, and how he sees things as a parent of a young athlete who loves multiple sports.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
For Parents, 3:00
We need more guidance - there’s a lot out there to navigate, it can be overwhelming
For Players, 7:10
Focus on the fundamentals of lacrosse. Even at the college level, the focus is on passing and catching
For Coaches, 12:30
Have 3-4 goals for your practice, with a plan that helps your team get there. Sample practice plan to maximize time
Getting to Know You
-From Baseball to Lacrosse at Islip High School
-Playing for Randy Marks at Villanova, going on to coach with him
-22 years of service in the Navy and Reserves
-Juggling a teaching career while being a part-time coach at ‘Nova
-Working with Jay Wright around campus
-The 2009 Wildcats were the first to make the NCAA tournament, the 2011 team also stands out with some remarkable players
-Some love for Cleveland State Head Coach Andy German, and current VU coaches Chris Miller, Simon O’Connor
-Playing in the CAA, and now the Big East Conference amongst Denver, Georgetown
-The level of play in the Philly area is among the best in the country
-More on Mike’s Masters Degree and career as an educator
Rapid Fire Homework, 35:05
For Coaches:
Get to know your players off the field, even at the youth level
For Parents:
Let your child own their athletic experience
For Players:
Fundamentals!
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On this show, our special guest John Bodnar joins us to talk and learn more about the faceoff position.John is a teacher, coach, and the founder of the Philly Faceoff League. Here are some notes to help you enjoy this episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topic:
Managing Commitments, High School vs. Club
Getting to Know You:
-From Madison, NJ to Cabrini University, with a special thanks to Coach Steve Colfer
-A dedicated educator with more than a decade of special ed teaching experience
-Coaching under Andy Hayes at Episcopal Academy
-The story and start of the Philly Face-off League, 11:00
-PFL Alums who are currently dominating the NCAAs, 15:00
-Partnering with friend Mike Dolente to gather and train the Philly area, and now training youth, middle school and high school athletes
-The mindset of a face-off midfielder, 19:00
-Talking more about the high school programs like Haverford School, Malvern Prep, Springfield, La Salle and more, 23:00
-Love for the unique and personal role as a face-off coach and mentor for many, 26:00
-Top traits of face-off guys, 32:30
-Reviewing the face-off rule changes 35:20
Homework, 37:00
For Coaches:
Do more to incorporate face-offs into your practice
For Players:
Go be the most well-rounded lacrosse player you can
For Parents:
Find somebody to help you plan ahead and don’t burn your kids out
More on PFL: www.phillyfaceoff.com/
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The gang returns for a fourth year of the show, fresh off an inspiring event in Atlantic City.
After some name-dropping, Bill, Kate and Kupp share their highlights and key takeaways from the recent “Lacrosse Summit” by 3Step Sports.
Hot Topics at The Lacrosse Summit
Coach-Focused Themes:
Professional Development
Managing Parents
Box Lacrosse
National Teams
Club Director Panels
Player-Focused Themes:
Diversity and Equity
Mental Health
Bravery
Mindfulness and Mind Chatter
Burnout and Over-Training
Parent-Focused Themes:
Managing Expectations and Behaviors
Regular Communication with Parents
24-Hour Rules and Office Hours
Pressing the Pause
Homework
For Coaches:
“Not every coach wins a championship, but every coach can prove a championship environment” - Janine Tucker
For Players:
Watch your own film and evaluate yourself, especially your weaknesses
For Parents:
Let your kids run their own race
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Tony Resch brings one of the most impressive lacrosse resumes ever to his first podcastappearance. Currently a High School Guidance Counselor and Coach at La Salle College HighSchool as well as an Assistant Coach with the PLL Archers and the GM of the USA U-19 Team,Tony shares his journey. Topics discussed include multi-sport athletes, humble beginnings withthe sport of lacrosse, a two-sport career at Yale, his playing and coaching career with hishometown Philadelphia Wings, and more on his time with the NLL, MLL, PLL and Team USA.
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Youth Sports Hot Topics2:35: Introduction: Coach Resch’s Resume6:00: For parents: Encouraging your child to play multiple sports. Why doing so matter.11:18: For coaches: The value of box lacrosse.17:06: For players: The New Zealand All-Blacks – Point 3.Questions & Answers22:45: How it all started at Penn Charter. 80’s lacrosse.26:47: The “door opens” at Yale University.28:47: Football and Lacrosse at Yale then off to England.30:48: Best years on the field: Men’s Philly Club Lacrosse.33:30: Team USA as a player and coach.36:50: Team USA verse Team Canada rivalry – intense!40:33: Playing verse Canadians: What makes them different.43:00: There’s got to be something wrong with you.45:15: Early Philadelphia Wings the Spectrum Rocks.52:00: Team USA in Israel: Gold Medal.55:40: Philadelphia Barrage – A Look Back.58:35: The PLL and the Archers.1:01:20: The lacrosse ride as a parent.1:04:25: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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Hosts Bill Leahy, Mary Kupprion, and Kate Henwood return for season four of the More Than A Club Podcast.
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Hosts Bill Leahy, Mary Kupprion, and Kate Henwood return for season four of the More Than A Club Podcast.
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As we close another fantastic summer of NXT lacrosse, Kate Henwood joins Leahy & Kupp to reflect. The gang looks back at their summer and shares their favorite moments from our show's third season.
(Check out the list of awesome guests below, and listen to any episodes you haven’t heard yet!)
10:50 - Bill's take a girls box lax
16:00 - Kate on growing professionally through this show and the fun new challenge it has provided
18:00 - Some highlights from the shows of Season 3, which kicked off in September of 2021
-Mike Murphy, Penn Mens Lacrosse
-Chris Goldberg, PhillyLacrosse.com
-John Begier, Radnor High School
-Bryan Kelly, Calvert Hall & FCA
-Grant Ament, PLL Archers, Attack Academy & Haverford School
-Dr. Dane Donohue, Wellness Solution Centers
-Peter Toner, Gettysburg College
-Laurie DeLuca, NXT Girls Lacrosse & University of Delaware
-Regy Thorpe, University of Florida & USA Indoor Lacrosse
-Ryan Terefenko, PLL Chrome, NLL Halifax Thunder & Culver Academy
-Mike Levin, Harlem Lacrosse
-Matt Hogan, Annapolis Hawks, and Hogan Lacrosse
30:00 - A toast to our “classic replays” that we sprinkled in over the past months
34:00 - Reflections from the summer, through our eyes: The good, the bad, and the ugly
40:00 - For Coaches:
X & O Insight of the week
-Kate helps us understand what college coaches were talking about this summer
-Bill loved the events that used a shot clock this summer
45:25 - For Players: Culture Building
-“This group is coming together, and it’s special”
46:40 - Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For Parents:
Check out women lacrosse, repeat all versions of the game
For Coaches:
Check out Youth Inc Podcast with Greg Olsen
For Players:
Put your stick down and take a break
What Kate is reading:
Think Again, by Adam Grant
What Bill is watching:
World War II & DB Cooper Documentaries on Netflix
And just like that…Season 3 of the More Than a Club Podcast is over.
We will be back for Season 4 starting in October 2022.
Thanks to all of our listeners out there! If you’d like to connect, please email [email protected].
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Taylor Wray, current Head Coach at Saint Joseph's University joins this episode. We hear what a Division 1 lacrosse program is doing right now while working under strict COVID-19 guidelines. Taylor shares his Canadian background in hockey and lacrosse and his unique path to playing college lacrosse at Duke University, then playing professionally in the National Lacrosse League. Topics discussed include the Canadian National Team, the benefits of box lacrosse, traits that college coaches value in potential recruits and team members, and more.
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Youth Sports Hot Topics
1:20, General: Return to play at SJU (Covid).
4:14, For parents: Recruiting during Covid.
7:00, For players: Size of College Rosters during Covid.
11:45, For coaches: Canadian Influence and the importance of the 2-man game.
Questions & Answers
15:30, The Influence of Dave Huntley
17:20, The Importance of Box Lacrosse
20:00, Culture Building at Saint Joseph University
25:55, Training Unselfishness
26:40, Engagement as a Core Value
28:25, Coach Wray’s Youth and Background
32:30, Being Recruited to Duke University
33:33, Playing more than one position.
35:20, Coaches of Influence & How to Compete
37:10, Canadian National Team Experience
45:40, No More Lax Bro Culture
47:50, Traits of a successful collegiate player
51:00, 2022 Saint Joseph University Season – An Outlook
54:30, Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For players: Wallball
For parents: Be Present
For coaches: Instagram Coach Through Cancelation
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Matt Hogan joins the guys on this show as our special guest. Most proud of his 35 year marriage, Matt's one of the sport's most experienced educators and coaches, as well as an innovator. Topics discussed include his coaching mentors, becoming an "Associate Tenured Professor" at the Naval Academy, growing the HoganLax business with lacrosse events and club teams, and being a sports parent.
Youth Sports Hot Topics
17:30 - For Parents:
What you say matters. Let the coaches make the decisions.
26:20 - For Coaches:
A couple of favorite drills.
See more of the HoganLax Drill Library here
33:25 - For Players:
The importance of being a great teammate
1:10:42 - Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For Parents: Make sure that this is your child's journey, not yours
For Coaches: Listen to yourself, and how you communicate with players
For Players: Don't stop working on your stick. Each day, you're either getting better or worse.
What is HoganLaxHoganLax provides developmental opportunities for lacrosse players and coaches through hosting and organizing tournaments, club teams, and team training.
HoganLax was created in 2002 when Matt Hogan, CEO & Founder, was the head lacrosse coach at the University of Pennsylvania. The first tournament was HERO held at the Haverford School, outside of Philadelphia. When Matt Hogan moved back to the Annapolis area in 2003, HoganLax hosted 8 teams in the inaugural year for Summer Exposure. Summer Exposure now is host to 250+ teams each year on Father's Day weekend. In the following years, Hogan's Hershey (225 teams), Bay Bridge Brawl (120 teams), Fall Brawl (90-100 teams), Revolution (40 teams), and most recently, Shore Wars and Spring Thaw have been great additions as HoganLax premier events.
HoganLax partnered with the Chesapeake Bayhawks to provide a unique experience with the invite-only tournament of Naptown National Challenge. Navy-Marine Corps Stadium plays host to the championship games, which are broadcasted on live television.
HoganLax’s club lacrosse organization is the Annapolis Hawks, which was initiated in 2004 with 2 teams. Starting with only U13 and U15 teams, the club slowly grew to over 11 teams ranging from 3rd to 11th graders. The Hawks recently partnered with a club in Richmond, now the Richmond Hawks, to assist with their growth and development as players and coaches.
Team Training takes place in Orlando, Florida and allows entire teams to escape to sunny and warm Florida over spring break. HoganLax provides all logistics once you land in Orlando. The fantastic host Hilton provides meals and lodging, with the fields being only a short distance away. HoganLax will support scrimmages, games, practices, trainers and all other needs are provided. HoganLax staff will happily assist you in coaching your teams with the Coaches’ Coach feature, if that is an aspect of the trip you think may help your team develop and grow to its potential.
Who is HoganLaxMatt Hogan, CEO and Founder of HoganLax, joined the lacrosse community as an 8th grader in 1974 and has never looked back. Through playing for Hall High School in West Hartford, CT, at the collegiate level for Springfield College, and coaching at the Division I, III, high school, and youth levels, he has been exposed to and enjoyed lacrosse in a variety of atmospheres.
1983- Assistant University of MarylandNCAA Semi-Finalists
1984-85 Assistant University of DelawareNCAA TournamentMasters in Education
1986- Assistant University of MarylandNCAA Tournament
1987-88- Head Coach Clarkson UniversityECAC Upstate ChampionsECAC Coach of the Year
1989-2001- Assistant Coach United States Naval AcademyAssociate Professor of Phys. Ed. Department2000 NCAA #1 Ranked Defense
2002- Head Coach UPENNFirst winning season in 13 years
2003-2010- Head Coach and Dean of Students, St. Mary's- Annapolis High SchoolMIAA and MSLCA Coach of the Year
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Thanks to our special guest, Mike Levin of Harlem Lacrosse.
Mike Levin has an awesome lacrosse resume, from learning the game in Upstate New York to playing at Brown University. Mike Continued his career playing professionally in the MLL.
In our conversation, Mike shares his passion for teaching, specifically in urban education. His connections to lacrosse led him to change lives through both lacrosse and academics.
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19:40 - What is Harlem Lacrosse, and who do you serve?
-Deep intervention and academic monitoring, a smaller number of kids with a higher number of hours
-Lacrosse is central to the experience, but the most important outcomes have nothing to do with lacrosse
-40 Program Directors, 1300 kids in middle school and high schools
-College placement and support
Alumni services post-college and carreer success
23:30, Challenges of resources - investment required to fill equity gaps and operate within school systems
26:00, Race and diversity within the lacrosse community
27:00, Developing cultural competency and discussing systemic racism and inequalities
30:30 Supporting the community through intense times through the pandemic and George Floyd protests
33:00 Training, developing, empowering anti-racist educators
35:30. Impact Report on Academic Improvement and more
40:40 Personal pathing towards academic success
42:00 Champions of Harlem Lacrosse
Youth Sports Hot Topics
43:25, For Coaches
-Culture trumps curriculum
-Scaffolding
-Principles and variables
50:30, For Players
-Be a great teammate
-Growth Mindset
-Sport Outcomes
57:00, For Parents
-Where Harlem Lacrosse is headed and how to support
Rapid Fire NXT Homework (1:00:00)
For Parents: Let your kids find their joy within the sport
For Coaches: Think about what you want the sport to be, and think about your broader responsibilities to the sport.
For Players: Spend time thinking about what it means to be a great teammate. What will your teammates say about the type of teammate you were?
For more on Harlem Lacrosse, click here.
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Thanks to our special guest, NXT 2016 Alum Ryan “Freako” Terefenko! Ryan joins us for an outstanding interview during his first spring season as a high school coach at Culver Military Academy, where he also works in the athletic department.
Ryan played for the NXT Lacrosse Club (NXT 2016) through middle school and high school, eventually heading to Ohio State University to play under Nick Myers. Following a legendary Buckeye career as a multiple-time Captain and All-American, he continues to play in both the indoor (National Lacrosse League) and outdoor (Premier Lacrosse League) professional leagues.
Our former player is one of the sports’s most talented young players and coaches! Topics discussed include recruiting process reflections, love for the NXT Family, leadership lessons learned at Ohio State, and finding a sense of belonging in the pro ranks.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
5:45, For Parents: Know who you’re getting involved with when looking for coaching for your child
22:15, For Coaches: “The Dreadful Split-Crease” - Working with defenders away from the ball when being attacked from below the goal-line
31:00, For Players: “Nothing of great importance can be achieved alone” and other lessons like “Truth and Love” learned through the program cultures at both NXT and Ohio State
Questions & Answers
21:00, Following his brother’s lead to pick up the stick, and the family’s love of lacrosse growing from there
24:20, Recapping the highlights of his high school lacrosse journey with his Wilson West Lawn High School team
26:40, Reflections of a “late recruit” turned High School and D1 All-American, sacrifices made and humbly working while waiting
28:30, The transition to being a student-athlete at Ohio State, playing as a Freshman, and battling injuries
35:00, Going Pro and gaining a sense of belonging in the Premier Lacrosse League as a Defensive Midfielder with the PLL Chrome
38:00, A geography lesson and more on the pro indoor lacrosse experience this season with the NLL Halifax Thunderbirds
40:25, A passion for coaching from a product of good coaching
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Tucker Durkin, current Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at Drexel, PLL All-Star and Team USA Defenseman joins this episode as a featured guest. A former player of Coach Leahy's during his time at La Salle College High School, Durkin shares his story and mindset now as both a pro player and college coach. Topics discussed include the recruiting process, Tucker's favorite teammates, Johns Hopkins, Team USA's World Games victory, and playing in the newly founded Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
1:50 For parents: November Recruiting
7:04 Tucker Durkin’s Recruiting Journey
7:27 For coaches: Take Pride in Riding
17:03 For players: How to be a good teammate. The All Blacks – “Leave the Jersey in a Better Place”
19:38 Why Culture Matters – LaSalle High School, Johns Hopkins, and Team USA
Questions & Answers
24:00, Beating Team Canada for the gold medal.
25:014, Playing smart, talented, and crafty Canadian attackman.
29:18 Team, Family, and the USA Kibbutz
30:15, Grateful for defensive mentors; Coach Resch and Coach Petro
33:30, Recalling special teammates along the journey.
36:07, Staying motivated in and age of competition.
38:08, La Salle verse La Salle: Rambo verse Durkin in the Pros.
40:00, The adventures of the Premier Lacrosse League.
41:20, Advice for today’s young defensemen.
43:20, Rapid Fire NXT Homework
43:28, For players: If you want uncommon results
43:40, For parents: Support and Celebrate your kids’ passions
43:50, For coaches: You can’t do it alone.
44:00, Motivation Myth, by John Hayden
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Regy Thorpe (current Assistant Womens Lacrosse Coach at University of Florida and Chief Lacross Officer for 3D Lacrosse) joins the show as our special guest. With an unrivaled resume as a player, coach, and mentor, Regy takes us through his lacrosse journey from growing up in New York to a career in playing and coaching lacrosse.
Topics discussed include relationship-building, the benefits of box lacrosse for boys and girls, advice for sports parents, and the highlights of coaching with Gary Gait at Syracuse and Amanda O'Leary at Florida.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
7:30, For parents: Be patient, be positive, be supportive and know "it's going to work out"
14:30, For coaches: The benefits of Box Lacrosse for girls and women
24:30, For players: "Family Culture" creates a home away from home
32:10, Questions & Answers
33:00, Living the dream of playing for Syracuse in the Carrier Dome
35:42, College lacrosse rivalries and standout teammates, winning the NCAA National Championship with Syracuse
38:06, Playing Pro Lacrosse and staying connected in multiple roles
44:15, Shoutouts for Tony Resch and Brett Manney, special friends and former guests of the show
47:10, Canadian Box Lacrosse and closing the gap with the Americans
52:40, Coaching Womens Lacrosse
1:06:00, Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For parents: Support ALL of the kids, not just your own
For coaches: Attend as many "learning events" as you can, listen to podcasts, stay open-minded so you're ready to learn
For players: Keep your head down, keep working
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