The US Lacrosse Michigan Chapter Conversations

Chris sat down with 5 of the 7 coaches from the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Athletics.  We talked recruiting, we talk the history of the MIAA, their realtionships as coaches, best facilities, coaches and more.Adrian - Brett WetzelAlbion - Jake DeColaAlma - Adam NyczCalvin - Dave HogerHope - Michael Schanhals#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

Jim Carl is the president of the  Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association, a member of the MHSAA lacrosse committee and the head coach of Brighton High School.  We sat down to put out the flames from the rumors that Michigan was going to eliminate the faceoff from boys lacrosse in 2021.  We covered him role on the committee, the other members of the committee and that the committee DOES NOT want a game without faceoffs, but is starting the conversation on how we can make sure we have a 2021 season if COVID is still a concern.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

She's the head coach of Western Michigan Women's Club Lacrosse.  A US Lacrosse CDP trainer and a lax bum just like Chris and Chris.  She sat down to talk about her journey from softball player to lacrosse player to lacrosse coach to coaches trainer.  We went over the Coaches Development Program for US Lacrosse and the great resources available to members.  She's our friend Kim Barber!#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

A two sport star in HS and college, Jason Alessi scored the game winning goal for Yale Lacrosse in the 2018 NCAA National Championship Game.  We sat down with him to talk about the grind of college sports, the value of being a two sport athlete, his prep career and his college career.In college for lacrosse he was Second Team All-Ivy League, NEILA All-Academic Team and the winner of Yale University''s Molly Meyer Award - given annually to male and female senior student-athletes whose character exemplifies selfless devotion along with compassion and concern for their team and the community at Yale and beyond.For Football at Yale Alessi was named All-Ivy League Honorable Mention, was 3rd on the team in tackles and awarded the LoProto Award -  given to player who best exemplifies Ryan's passion and competitive spirit, skill in the defensive secondary, and devotion to teammates.For Brother Rice he was a 4 time state champion in lacrosse, a 3 time All-American, a 3 time football state champion and named to the state's Dream Team as a safety, kicker at and kick returner.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

We're back: we talk #lacrosse #Michigan summer, fall ball, the MHSAA and what the future holds for lacrosse In Michigan.Join now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

He is the Sr. Business Unit Manager- Lacrosse for Warrior and leads a team of players and engineers on developing new and innovative products.  A decorated player in his own right and a part of the 2004 and 2006 CCLA Champion Oakland University Lacrosse team.  We talked his step father Ron Hebert, his playing career, the history of Warrior and where they are going forward with product development.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

Chris Drouin and John Lax Locy sat down with UDM Alumni Charlie Hayes, Jamie Hebden and JD Hess to review the Titans All Decade Team.#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

She is one of the premier members of US Lacrosse.  Not just here in Michigan, but nationwide. A US Lacrosse Board Member.  The Athlete Experience Committee Vice Chair.  A member of the USL Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee.  A US Lacrosse - Michigan Chapter Board Member.   board member for Sankofa Lacrosse Foundation.   A Detroit City Lax founder and a Detroit United Lacrosse Founder.  Give it up for our friend Christianne Malone.#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolon

You name it, she's done it.  World Cup Champion?  2005All World Team?  2017National Champion?  4X 2006 - 2009Big Ten Suzy Favor Female Athlete of the Year?  2008Tewaaraton Winner?  Twice.  2008 and 2009WPLL All Star?  2019And now, she's the Head Coach of the Michigan Women's Lacrosse Team.  Ladies and gentlemen, Hannah Nielsen.  https://twitter.com/HannahNielsen7#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

The 3X All-American is one of the great do it all middies to ever come out of Michigan.  He's now the assistant coach at D1 High Point University and he sat down with us to talk about recruiting Michigan players, if the Face Off is broken and all the great places he's coached.  Follow on at https://twitter.com/coach_tuma #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

The US Lacrosse Michigan Hall of Fame 2019 class, the legend, Bob Bowery.  Bob has done more state final games in Michigan than any other official and has been a part of the game since 1986.  We talk his favorite memories, games, people, philosophy of reffing and who does the best Bob Bowery impression.#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

The head coach of the reigning MIAA Champion Hope College Flying Dutchmen Mike Schanhals.  We talked his transition from Tennis to lacrosse as a player and then coach.  His time at EGR.  Recruiting to Hope and lacrosse in the MIAA and more!  Follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/NMLit and https://twitter.com/HopeLacrosse#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Inducted into the US Lacrosse Michigan Hall of Fame in 2016, Paul Cosgrove is recognized as one of the best players to every come out of Michigan.  Along with Dave Morrow and Nick Shevillo, Paul is regarded as one of the three best defensemen of all time from Michigan (Drouin's opinion).  He sat down with John, Chris and Chris to talk about a wide range of topics.  Including but not limited to...  High School playoffs, collaborative coaching with other programs, playing at Michigan State and Ohio Wesleyan, the infamous Detroit Turbos tryout, Club Lacrosse at Vail and Lake Placid, recruiting and much, much more.  He's also the current assistant coach at Brother Rice and shared some thoughts on the state of the game and the state.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

The MHSLCA Hall of Famer and publisher of www.alllacrossemichigan.com Mike Costello sat down with John, Chris and Chris to talk about a wide range of topics.  The old MLive forums, MSU lacrosse legacy of coaches, travel ball, youth ball, HS ball, photography, his museum of memorabilia and more!    His website is as Coach Kolon calls it "a mandatory follow".  https://www.alllacrossemichigan.com/https://www.facebook.com/Alllacrossem...https://twitter.com/alllaxmich#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

We sat down with the legendary Michigan State Lacrosse Coach Rich Kimball.  We talked about lacrosse in mid Michigan, his current relationship with MSU, his old players, his old teams and recruiting in the 80s vs recruiting today.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

He originally started playing in Massachusetts,  but he's called Traverse City home for the last 12 years.  He's been the head coach of The Thunder Squirrels and he's now the head coach of TC United.  We sat down with Liberty to talk old gear, pizza, Grateful Dead shows and lax up north.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Originally from Columbus, OH she was a two-time All-America at the University of Maryland, Meltzer was the National Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 1990, when she led the Terps to a spot in the National Championship game. She also spent five years as a member of the US Lacrosse National Squad. In 2002, Meltzer was named a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference's 50th Anniversary Team.She's the current coach of Lawrence Tech University Blue Devil's in the NAIA. LTU Athletics#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocy

What's going to happen next with HS Lacrosse in Michigan?  We don't know, but we sat down with Brian to see what he might be doing with his Lax Bash events.https://twitter.com/laxbash#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: https://www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

We sat down with the 8X State Champion Coach of Rockford Girls Lacrosse.  Coach Emery is as Coach Kolon said "Mandatory listening" or anyone that needs to see someone who gets it.  That puts the culture and the kids first."We talk how US Lacrosse and it's members help originally start the program, lip sync battles, satellite camps, travel ball and more.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: https://www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Yes he's Canadian, but he was the captain of the 1991 Major Indoor Lacrosse League Champion Detroit Turbos.  We sat down with current U of D Jesuit head coach, Premier Lax Group Coach and University of Maryland legend Ron Martinello to talk lacrosse.  Box vs field lacrosse came up, coaching HS kids to better stick skills and of course, stories about the Gait Brothers and the Turbos.  #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Chris Drouin, John "Lax" Locy and Chris Kolon sit down with Gordon Corsetti to talk lacrosse, but really more to talk about mental health.  Quick disclaimer, none of the guys are physicians, doctors, counselors or have any certifications in mental health.  This was just a chance to hear Gordon's story and ask some questions on how he is dealing with the lack of lacrosse right now.  His original story that he shared in US Lacrosse Magazine here: https://www.uslaxmagazine.com/fuel/us-lacrosse/lacrosse-saved-my-life-a-story-of-friendship-and-survivalGordon is also a NILOA official, USL Officials Trainers and founder of Mental Agility.  As he says on his website: Mental Agility is my answer to “Mental Toughness”. A cliched bit of advice that, in my opinion, has been overused to the point of meaninglessness. Mental toughness boils down to:Just do it, Put your head down, Find a helmet, Grind it outGrit, and perseverance are valuable virtues for any human to develop; I am not arguing against these virtues. I attack the lack of strategy.  You can find out more on Gordon and his story by visiting his website https://mentallyagile.com/#lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Chris Drouin, John "Lax" Locy and Chris Kolon sit down with Patrick Witt.  Founder and head coach for the Ovid-Elsie/St Johns united lacrosse team.  Topics for today include how to start a program, USL First Stick Team Grants, Coaches Development Programs, MHSAA playoff format opinions for a new/small schooland more. #lacrosse #MichiganJoin now: www.uslacrosse.orghttps://twitter.com/OELacrossehttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Chris Drouin, John "Lax" Locy and Chris Kolon sit down with former Grand Grand Valley State University Head Coach MacKenzie Lawlor to check in with each other on what is going on with the current pause on the lacrosse season.  Topics for today include her GVSU team, travel ball, talent in the Midwest and fishing in the UP and more.  #lacrosse #GVSU #Michiganhttps://twitter.com/CoachMac_GVSUhttps://twitter.com/GVSUWLAXhttps://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Chris Drouin and Chris Kolon sit down with Birmingham Women's Head Coach Jen Dunbar to check in with each other on what is going on with the current pause on the lacrosse season.  Topics for today include coaching the girls game, strength and conditioning tips vs fundamentals, running a program youth through HS and more. https://twitter.com/birminghamwlaxhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

Chris Drouin, John "Lax" Locy and Chris Kolon sit down with former Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central coach Tony Quinn to check in with each other on what is going on with the current pause on the lacrosse season.  Topics for today include East vs West side rivalries, getting Tony in the booth to broadcast games, the club lacrosse scene and how UDM Lacrosse made some upstart country musician famous.  (Yes we know again technical difficulties, we're working on it)https://twitter.com/quinntony5https://twitter.com/LaxLocyhttps://twitter.com/Chriskolonhttps://twitter.com/usl_michiganhttps://twitter.com/chrisdrouin

One of the most legendary players/coaches/officials of the game in Michigan.  Viet Nam Vet. Game winning goal at MSU vs Michigan.  An official in the early 80s when the game HS game first started.  JV State Champion coach in the old MSLCA days.  Reffed a few state finals.  Founder of the Gross Pointe North Boys and Girls programs.  We got a chance to sit down with the under appreciated legend.  We had a few technical difficulties, but bear with us.  We're trying!!

Chris Drouin, Chris Kolon and John "Lax" Locy sit down to check in with each other on what is going on with the current pause on the lacrosse season.  Topics for today include how they are dealing with it, ideas for future guests on the podcast and some brainstorming on ways we might still be able to have a HS season in Michigan.