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Jules Heningburg is among the most popular people in lacrosse, both because of his skill on the field and leadership off of it. The product of New Jersey rose to stardom at Rutgers and carried his talents to the PLL, where he stars for Redwoods LC. In the past two years, he's also established himself … Continue reading Jules Heningburg | S5 E11 →

Chris Gray has been one of the most dynamic players in college lacrosse history, and he's hoping to do the same in the PLL. Fresh off setting the NCAA Division I Men's all-time scoring mark, the North Carolina star was chosen second overall in the PLL's College Draft. After transferring from Boston U, where he … Continue reading Chris Gray | S5 E10 →

Dan Orlovsky was always athletic, but he found his passion in the sport of football. A graduate of UConn, Orlovsky spent 12 seasons in NFL before transitioning to a role as an analyst for ESPN. He's quickly moving up the ranks as one of the most popular voices in football, but he's also developing a … Continue reading Dan Orlovsky | S5 E9 →

Richie Moran, the legendary Cornell men's lacrosse coach, died on April 24, leaving behind a great legacy in the game of lacrosse. Moran built the culture of Cornell lacrosse that exists today, and he left an impact on all of his players, from top scorers to benchwarmers. He was a players' coach and we could … Continue reading Remembering Richie Moran | S5 E8 →

Ned Crotty grew up on the rink and dreamed of a career in hockey, but lacrosse came calling at Delbarton High School. He took his talents to Durham, where experienced the drama of the Duke lacrosse case, but also the thrill of a championship in 2010. Crotty retired last week after winning two gold medals … Continue reading Ned Crotty | S5 E7 →

Kevin Warne is one of the most personable coaches in all of college lacrosse, leading Georgetown to success through a fun-loving but tough approach. He's decided the only way that he can coach his team to its full potential is if he's being himself. The Long Island native who spent time at a number of … Continue reading Kevin Warne | S5 E6 →

Connor Buczek was born to be a Cornell lacrosse player. He didn't know he'd also end up as the head coach of the program he called home for four years. Buczek, the youngest head coach in Division I men's lacrosse, announced his retirement from professional lacrosse to dedicate all of his working time to building … Continue reading Connor Buczek | S5 E5 →

Jen Adams is one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time, but her humble roots make her one of the most down-to-earth figures in the sport. A native of Australia, Adams ascended to glory at Maryland and with her national team before beginning a successful coaching career that has led her to Loyola. She … Continue reading Jen Adams | S5 E4 →

John Galloway is one of the most well-liked figures in recent lacrosse history. He's earned the trust and respect of his peers through his commitment to hard work, love of leadership and a passion for lacrosse unrivaled in the sport. Now the head coach of a blossoming Jacksonville men's lacrosse program, Galloway reflected on his … Continue reading John Galloway | S5 E3 →

Nakeie Montgomery is a lightning bolt on the lacrosse field and a man of many interests off of it. The Duke star burst onto the scene during the 2018 NCAA tournament and has developed into one of the top midfielders in the nation. Montgomery, though, is much more than a lacrosse player. He's an avid … Continue reading Nakeie Montgomery | S5 E2 →

Paul Rabil retired this offseason as one of the most successful players in the history of the sport. He leaves the field as pro field lacrosse's all-time leading scorer. Now, he's poised to become one of lacrosse's most influential figures, leading the growth of the Premier Lacrosse League (the league he co-founded in 2018). He … Continue reading Paul Rabil | S5 E1 →

Casey Powell is a trailblazer in the game of lacrosse, both on and off the field. A Carthage, N.Y. native, he changed the Carthage High School program for the better under coach Kirk Ventiquattro. He wore the No. 22 at Syracuse and quickly became one of the greatest lacrosse players in college lacrosse history. He … Continue reading Casey Powell | S4 E14 →

Dave Cottle is as big a part of the Baltimore lacrosse scene as anyone in the past 40 years, carving out a career as one of the top coaches in the history of the game. Cottle, who starred at Salisbury in the late 1970s, has coached at the high school, college and professional levels over … Continue reading Dave Cottle | S4 E13 →

Richie Moran finished his 29-year Cornell coaching career in 1997, leaving the program as one of the most legendary coaches in the history of the sport. He won three national championships and develop countless All-Americans, but he’ll admit that the accolades were never paramount. Moran, who now lives with his wife in Upstate New York, … Continue reading Richie Moran | S4 E12 →

The man. The air guitar skills. The legend. Scott Marr has become one of the most unique coaches in college lacrosse through his 20 seasons at Albany. He’s allowed his players to be creative, and they’ve responded with success for the better part of two decades. Marr, a Yorktown, N.Y. native, spoke with Paul Carcaterra … Continue reading Scott Marr | S4 E11 →

Matt Kavanagh comes from a line of brothers that have made their mark in the lacrosse world. But as a big brother, he’s been the trailblazer, bringing a gritty style of play to the college and professional levels and becoming a star. The Notre Dame product committed to the game in high school and saw … Continue reading Matt Kavanagh | S4 E10 →

Jordan Wolf doesn’t love the limelight, but his play over the past decades has generated plenty of attention. The Philly native starred at Lower Merion (Pa.), the same school as the late Kobe Bryant. Wolf then starred at Duke and won two national championships before moving on to professional lacrosse. The x attackman also took … Continue reading Jordan Wolf | S4 E9 →

Chris Bocklet’s life changed this January, when he suffered a severe head injury in a longboarding accident. He couldn’t speak. He couldn’t remember his family and friends. He was lucky to be alive. Over the course of months, Bocklet, the former Virginia star and MLL All-Star, slowly regained the traits that made him special. His … Continue reading Chris Bocklet | S4 E8 →

They call him “Bad Boy.” They call him “Bam Bam.” They call him “RB47.” Most who come across Ric Beardsley remember him. His personality, his bravado, his confidence — each has played a role in making Beardsley one of the most interesting people in the sport. The two-time champion at Syracuse has now found success … Continue reading Ric Beardsley | S4 E7 →

Josh Byrne has quickly become one of the most electric players in the PLL, but it didn’t start that way. The British Columbia native worked his way through the community college ranks before making his mark at Hofstra. Now, Byrne is a two-league professional lacrosse star, and he’s using his platform to advocate for the … Continue reading Josh Byrne | S4 E6 →

Roy Simmons Jr. is one of the most legendary coaches in the history of lacrosse, but he’s so much more. The former Syracuse great who led the Orange to five NCAA championships is a storyteller, artist and advocate for the rights of Black and Native people across the country. He coached many All-Americans during his … Continue reading Roy Simmons Jr. | S4 E5 →

Gerry Byrne is Long Island born and bred, and he’s brought that mentality wherever he’s gone in his lacrosse career. Byrne spent 13 years as an assistant with the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse program before taking the helm at Harvard in 2019. After just four games in 2020, COVID-19 canceled the season. This year. the … Continue reading Gerry Byrne | S4 E4 →

Charlotte North has been one of college lacrosse’s most dynamic talents for the better part of four seasons. Her ability to score goals at a high clip earned her praise at Duke, and made her a popular target for Division I schools when she entered the transfer portal in 2019. Now a senior at Boston … Continue reading Charlotte North | S4 E3 →

Jon Gordon’s journey to becoming a bestselling author has been nothing close to ordinary. The Smithtown (N.Y.) native picked up lacrosse late in his childhood and took his talents to Ithaca, N.Y., where he spent four years playing under legendary coach Richie Moran. After his college career, Gordon spent years trying to figure out his … Continue reading Jon Gordon | S4 E2 →

Michael Sowers is already a transcendent player, and he’s not done his college career yet. The former Princeton great transferred to Duke this offseason after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 season. He joined a Blue Devils team stacked with talent and eyeing an NCAA title. No one knows how this season will end, … Continue reading Michael Sowers | S4 E1 →

Zed Williams is understated, even quiet, but nothing about his game matches his personality. Williams, who grew up on the Cattaraugus reservation, has grown into one of the most dangerous offensive threats in professional lacrosse. In his first season with Whipsnakes LC, Williams led the league in scoring and dropped five fourth-quarter goals to lead … Continue reading Zed Williams | PLL Championship Edition →

Bryce Wasserman is the definition of a late bloomer. The Texas native didn’t even shave until midway through his college career. In lacrosse, Wasserman watched as players committed by freshman year of high school to play Division I. He waited until his junior year and found a home on the Jersey Shore at Monmouth. He … Continue reading Bryce Wasserman | MLL Championship Edition →

Nat St. Laurent knows what it’s like to be a black man in America, and he’s ready to change that experience for the better. The son of a black father and white mother, St. Laurent’s teammates’ comments about his race almost caused him to leave the sport entirely. St. Laurent eventually came back to the … Continue reading Nat St. Laurent | S3 E17 →

Devon Wills put together one of the most decorated and historic careers in the history of women’s lacrosse. The Colorado native almost dedicated her life to lacrosse when she was young, but we’re glad she stuck with lacrosse. Wills. the three-time U.S. national team gold medalist goalie, was a trailblazer on the field. She was … Continue reading Devon Wills S3 | E16 →

Joe Alberici has always been a leader. He’s been lucky enough to serve as head coach at Army, a school that produces leaders at a higher clip than almost any other institution. The grandson of Italian immigrants, Alberici has been known for his compassionate approach to coaching the Black Knights, and he’s used his degree … Continue reading Joe Alberici S3 | E15 →

Pat Spencer: From Tewaaraton winner to NBA prospect? The phrase in itself seems farfetched, but with each day, Spencer pushes closer to making it a reality. The former Loyola men’s lacrosse star decided to spend a fifth year playing basketball at Northwestern, a school competing in the top league in all of college basketball. After … Continue reading Pat Spencer S3 | E14 →

Andy Towers is a blue-collar guy, despite how many viewed him as he grew into a star lacrosse player. He made his name known at Brown, before being kicked out during his junior year. During a pivotal point in his life, Towers did some soul searching while coaching at Denison. He returned to Brown and … Continue reading Andy Towers S3 | E13 →

Tom Schreiber is one of the best players in the world, but he’s still looking to improve. Schreiber, the quiet Long Island native, has emerged as a star in both the PLL and the NLL, in addition to scoring the game-winning goal to help the U.S. national team win gold in 2018. He’s 28, but … Continue reading Tom Schreiber S3 | E12 →

Cathy Reese is one of the sport’s most decorated coaches, and often appears to be one of most relaxed with her team. She’s built a dynasty as head coach at College Park to the tune of five national championships and is still as motivated as she was when she took over for Cindy Timchal in … Continue reading Cathy Reese S3 | E11 →

Dave Pietramala was Johns Hopkins lacrosse. Pietramala became one of the best defensemen in the sport’s history while at Homewood Field in the late 1980s, winning the 1987 NCAA title. He learned plenty about himself during that time, and cherished the people he met at Johns Hopkins. Years later, he joined as head coach of … Continue reading Dave Pietramala S3 | E10 →

Gary Gait is often regarded as the greatest lacrosse player in the sport’s history. The acclaim isn’t unwarranted — Gait revolutionized the game during his time with Syracuse and in Major League Lacrosse. Now the coach of the Syracuse women’s lacrosse program, Gait still has the same fire he used to win national and professional … Continue reading Gary Gait | S3 E9 →

John Tillman has been busy building the Maryland men’s lacrosse program into one of the most dominant in all of college lacrosse, but he won’t forget his roots. Tillman, who grew up in Corning, N.Y., learned the value of toughness from his older brothers. He brought that mentality to the sport of lacrosse, where he … Continue reading John Tillman | S3 E8 →

Michelle Tumolo has become one of the biggest stars in women’s lacrosse with her unique style and flashy skills. She picked up the game in high school and quickly found role models in Gary Gait, Katrina Dowd and others from the Northwestern dynasty. She wanted to stand out on the lacrosse field and make an … Continue reading Michelle Tumolo | S3 E7 →

Grant Ament’s historic career abruptly ended just weeks ago. Just yesterday, he announced that, despite an NCAA announcement that he may be able to pursue an extra year, he was moving on from Penn State. Ament’s final season may go unremembered, but his legacy in NCAA lacrosse will continue for decades. He’s the NCAA’s single-season … Continue reading Grant Ament | S3 E6 →

The lacrosse community was dealt a blow last week with the cancelation of the NCAA season. It was an unprecedented move and one that influenced not only the players and coaches, but those who love the sport at large. Anish Shroff certainly qualifies. As ESPN’s lead play-by-play lacrosse announcer, he made his career out of … Continue reading Anish Shroff | S3 E5 →

Rob Pannell made a big decision this month. He decided to join the Premier Lacrosse League, comprised of most of his favorite teammates and friends. Last summer in the MLL, Pannell felt forgotten en route to a 5-11 record. He wants the lacrosse world to know that he’s back in 2020. Pannell joined Paul Carcaterra … Continue reading Rob Pannell | S3 E4 →

Between her illustrious college career at Maryland and her time building a powerhouse at Northwestern, Kelly Amonte Hiller is one of the most successful people in the history of lacrosse. Hiller won two national championships at Maryland, two gold medals with Team USA and seven NCAA titles as coach at Northwestern. Her resume is one … Continue reading Kelly Amonte Hiller | S3 E3 →

Greg Gurenlian recently retired from lacrosse, leaving behind a legacy of being one of the most illustrious players of all time. The former Penn State star became a star in the MLL, winning MVP honors in 2015. He retired once in 2017, but returned to win gold with the U.S. national team and play in … Continue reading Greg Gurenlian | S3 E2 →

Three of the best lacrosse players on Earth, each living in the same apartment building. Trevor Baptiste, Matt Rambo and Blaze Riorden took the PLL by storm last summer, and then headed to Vancouver with Team USA in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. Through it all, the trio of Philadelphia Wings stars remain some of … Continue reading Trevor Baptiste, Matt Rambo, Blaze Riorden | S3 E1 →

Katrina Dowd has always been different. Growing up in Yorktown, Dowd idolized creative players like Mikey Powell. Eventually, she chose to head to Evanston, Ill. to attend Northwestern, a school rising in prominence in the lacrosse world. Four years later, Dowd left at the beginning of a dynasty. Now back in her second stint with … Continue reading Katrina Dowd | S2 E9 →

Joey Sankey has been challenged more than most these past few years. Sankey, North Carolina’s all-time leading scorer, missed the better part of two seasons with multiple knee injuries — and a battle with testicular cancer. But he prevailed. Sankey has been one of the toughest players on the field, and he’s had to be. At … Continue reading Joey Sankey | S2 E8 →

Lars Tiffany’s lacrosse journey reached its peak on Memorial Day, when his Virginia team won its first national championship since 2011. The title was a culmination of three years of building for Tiffany and the Cavaliers, who went from the ACC cellar to the pinnacle of college lacrosse. During his press conference, Tiffany was quick … Continue reading Lars Tiffany | S2 E7 →

Kyle Harrison, the son of Morgan State legend Dr. Miles Harrison, had lacrosse in his DNA. He learned the game in the Baltimore suburbs, eventually taking his talents to Johns Hopkins. He played multiple sports, but fell in love with lacrosse and pursued a career in the sport after an illustrious college career. Since then, … Continue reading Kyle Harrison | S2 E6 →

Mike Golic Jr. is a budding media personality at ESPN, but he’ll never forget his roots. Golic Jr, the son of the legendary ESPN radio host, grew up playing lacrosse and football in Connecticut. He later attended Notre Dame for football, but he never lost his love for lacrosse. Years later, Golic Jr. is back … Continue reading Mike Golic Jr. | S2 E5 →

Scott Ratliff is the pride of Atlanta. He grew up there and it’s where he found the game of lacrosse, a sport seldom seen in the area at the time. Eventually, he committed to play college lacrosse for the Loyola Greyhounds, where he won the school’s first national championship as part of a legendary rope … Continue reading Scott Ratliff | S2 E4 →

Joe Tsai moved from Taiwan to the United States to attend the Lawrenceville School when he was 13. He wanted to play baseball there, but instead found the game of lacrosse. He developed a love for the game that took him to Yale, where he played collegiately. In his post-lacrosse career, he co-founded Alibaba, in … Continue reading Joe Tsai | S2 E3 →