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In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live on BASCHAMANIA, we react to the news that AJ Ferrari was denied admission at UNC and speculate on Troy Nickerson's possible return to Army West Point. We then dive deep into the U20 World Team Trials, covering weight-by-weight highlights — including Anthony Knox's 3 match rebound, Blaze back on the team, Duke's dominance at 70kg, and Jayden James giving Dee Lockett & the 74kg field a serious push at 74kg. We also talk Henckel's breakthrough, Mirasola brothers' dominance, and McEnelly's gritty win at 86kg. Plus: a U23 Nationals recap and Willie's next move with Real American Freestyle.6:15: AJ Ferrari Got Denied at UNC18:10: Troy Nickerson to Army West Point?24:05: U20s - 57kg, Knox Turned it Around Late33:30 - 61kg - Blaze back on a World Team35:15 - 65kg - Was It a Takedown? 46:15 - 70kg - Duke Back on the Team49:05 - 74kg - Jayden James is a Dawg, but Lockett Too Much57:10 - 79kg - Henckel Breaks Through01:01:10 - 86kg - McEnelly Battles Back to Make Team01:05:40 - 92kg - Mirasola Back on World Team01:07:30 - 97kg - Rademacher Continues to Win01:09:30 - 125kg - Cole Mirasola Again Checks The Box01:16:30 - U23 Nationals - Who Is on the Team, Finals Rundown01:31:30 - Willie Takes a Job With Real American FreestyleBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY!Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com. BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions at BaschSolutions.com.SUBSCRIBE FOR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxf0TDH1TTYTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/justinjbaschINSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jbaschBASCHAMANIA: https://www.instagram.com/baschamaniaWILLIE ON TWITTER/X: https://twitter.com/MatScouts1WILLIE'S PLATFORM FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://rokfin.com/MatScoutsSUBSCRIBE FOR AUDIO ON THE GO:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baschamania/id1475498491Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LBgpWGohZxuHHYGgJF9Mu

I always say that this Thursday to Sunday run of the conference tournaments and the Selection Show is the best four-day stretch of every lacrosse season. Teams have spent the last year working toward this, only the best teams are playing, every game is meaningful and the familiarity of playing conference rivals a second time begs for potential drama. May Madness is finally here. Let's revel in it. As always, D-Fly & Dixie are here to get you pumped up for all the games, and we'll preview the semifinal round in every single conference. We'll also talk about a few preseason Top 20 teams that didn't come close to matching the high expectations, and what comes next for those programs. In addition, we'll talk about the NCAA's all-time goal scorer, CJ Kirst, hotel front desks, the Ann Arbor lunch scene, predetermined sites hosting without the home team and much, much more. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you're going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today. PREVIEWS We're down to the conference semifinals. Some of the larger leagues played their quarterfinals last weekend or earlier this week. Now it's down to each league's four best squads.  As we normally do, we'll go chronologically* through the schedule, conference by conference. (*Note: The Big Ten has moved up its start times on Thursday to noon and 2:30 p.m. due to potential inclement weather in the evening.) THURSDAY, May 1 Conference Tournament Games Atlantic 10 Semifinals at Saint Joseph's, Philadelphia, Penn. No. 1 Richmond (11-3, 5-0 A-10) vs. No. 4 UMass (9-5, 2-3), 11 a.m., ESPN+ No. 2 High Point (6-8, 3-2) vs. No. 3 Saint Joseph's (9-5, 2-3) 2 p.m., ESPN+? Northeast Conference Semifinals at LeMoyne, Syracuse, N.Y. No. 2 Robert Morris (9-5, 6-1 NEC) vs. No. 3 LIU (9-4, 4-3), noon, NEC Front Row & ESPN+ No. 1 LeMoyne (9-5, 6-1 NEC) vs. No. 4 Detroit Mercy (5-6, 4-3), 4 p.m., NEC Front Row & ESPN+ Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Semifinals at Sacred Heart, Fairfield, Conn. No. 1 Sacred Heart (11-2, 7-1) vs. No. 6 Quinnipiac (3-11, 2-6 MAAC), 3 p.m., ESPN+ No. 2 Siena (9-4, 7-1) vs. No. 4 Marist (8-7, 5-3), 7 p.m., ESPN+ America East Semifinals at Bryant, Smithfield, R.I. No. 1 Bryant (9-4, 5-1 AE) vs. No. 4 Binghamton (5-8, 3-3), 4 p.m., ESPN+ No. 2 UMBC (7-4, 5-1) vs. No. 3 UAlbany (7-8, 4-2), 7 p.m., ESPN+ Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Semifinals at Towson University, Towson, Md. No. 1 Towson (0-5, 7-0 CAA) vs. No. 4 Hofstra (8-6, 4-3), 4 p.m., Lacrosse TV No. 2 Fairfield (12-2, 5-2) vs. No. 3 Drexel (7-7, 4-3), 7 p.m., Lacrosse TV Big Ten Semifinals at Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 1 Ohio State (12-2, 4-1 B1G) vs. No. 5 Rutgers (7-8, 2-3), noon, BTN No. 2 Maryland (10-2, 3-2) vs. No. 3 Penn State (10-3, 3-2), 2:30 p.m., BTN Big East Semifinals at Denver University, Denver, Colo. No. 1 Georgetown (9-4, 4-1 BE) vs. No. 4 Marquette (7-6, 2-3), 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 2 Villanova (7-6, 4-1) vs. No. 3 Providence (7-7, 3-2), 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network FRIDAY, May 2 Conference Tournament Games Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Semifinals at Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Fla. No. 1 Utah (5-8, 4-1 ASUN) vs. No. 4 Bellarmine (8-8, 2-3), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 2 Jacksonville (9-4, 4-1) vs. No. 3 Air Force (6-7, 4-1), 4 p.m., ESPN+ Patriot League Semifinals at United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. No. 1 Army West Point (12-1, 7-1 PL) vs. No. 5 Colgate (8-7, 4-4), 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 2 Boston University (10-4, 6-2) vs. No. 3 Lafayette (9-5, 5-3), 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Semifinals at American Legion Mem. Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. No. 1 Notre Dame (8-3, 3-1 ACC) vs. No. 4 Syracuse (9-5, 2-2), 5 p.m., ACC Network No. 2 North Carolina (10-3, 3-1) vs. No. 3 Duke (11-4, 2-2), 8 p.m., ACC Network Ivy League Semifinals at Cornell, Ithaca, N.Y. No. 1 Cornell (12-1, 6-0 Ivy) vs. No. 4 Yale (5-7, 3-3), 4 p.m., ESPNU No. 2 Princeton (11-2, 5-1) vs. No. 3 Harvard (10-3, 4-2), 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Give and Go In this week's hole-in-one-inspired Give & Go, the guys discuss rare feats and significant single accomplishments across sports. A reminder that the D-Fly and Dixie Podcast is brought to you by Simplicity Group. Simplicity Group is a leading financial products distribution firm that specializes in providing best-in-class insurance, investment and business development solutions. To learn more visit: SimplicityGroup.com. Tell a friend about this podcast and share the love. It's free. We always love to hear from you, so feel free to email us at DFlyandDixie@gmail.com, or find us on twitter and Instagram at @DFlyandDixie. Thanks for listening, and as always, Enjoy The Games!

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Brandon Reyes is an Assistant Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Colorado University. Reyes came to Boulder in 2023 and in addition to his coaching responsibilities, he coordinates and oversees the sports science integration for the Buffs football program. He spent the previous season as an assistant director of football strength and conditioning at Purdue University and two seasons as the assistant strength coach at Army West Point working with the football program from 2020-2022. Reyes got his coaching start at the University of West Florida as an intern before being promoted to graduate assistant coach from 2018-2020. While at UWF, he was a part of the football team that won the 2019 Division II National Championship. He also garnered experience as the football strength and conditioning coach at Fort Walton Beach High School and Booker T. Washington High School in Florida.Reyes is a lifelong athlete, avid training enthusiast and former competitive Olympic weightlifter. He continues to remain deeply invested in his own training through primarily Olympic weightlifting all while using his own training to find the best approach to impact the student-athletes he works with and stay active himself. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Send us a textPodcast interview with Army West Point goalie Sean Byrne discussing his lacrosser goalie career, his faith, and the Black Knights 2025 season so far. Support the show

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.We look at quarterfinal results in Hockey East, NCHC, and ECAC Hockey, including Northeastern's upset of Boston College, North Dakota's road sweep of Omaha, and Cornell's sweep of Colgate.In semifinal results, we look at the AHA and Bentley's sweep at Sacred Heart and Holy Cross winning two at home against Army West Point, bringing an end to Brian Riley's tenure as the Black Knights' head coach. In the Big Ten, Ohio State advance in overtime past Penn State and Michigan State's lone goal vs. Notre Dame advanced the Spartans and meant the final game for Jeff Jackson as coach of the Fighting Irish. In the CCHA, both Minnesota State and St. Thomas advanced, but the Tommies' ineligibility for the NCAA tournament means the Mavericks picked up the autobid.We also look at the PairWise rankings, where 12 teams are in and on the bubble are Michigan, Penn State, and Quinnipiac. Only the Bobcats control their own destiny among those three.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:36 Northeastern's upset over Boston College and Hockey East Quarterfinals recap04:54 Hockey East Semifinals preview07:32 NCHC Quarterfinals recap10:14 ECAC Quarterfinals recap15:25 Atlantic Hockey Semifinals recap22:43 Big Ten Semifinals recap26:37 Ohio State's remarkable season27:06 Jeff Jackson's legacy27:56 Michigan State and tournament seeding28:26 CCHA championship scenario32:35 NCAA Tournament bubble wWatch44:02 Potential Regional matchups46:19 Wrapping up and final thoughts

Conor Hughes is the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Army West Point. Hughes is in his eighth overall season and sixth as the Head S&C Coach for the Black Knights being named to his current role in 2019 after serving two years as an assistant. He was the head strength and conditioning at the University at Albany for six seasons, where he directed training for the football and men's basketball teams, prior to joining the Black Knights. Prior to Albany, Hughes was the head strength coach at Iona College in 2010 working with all 21 Division I sports. He began his career as intern on the football strength staff at Georgia Southern University in 2008. From there Hughes was a graduate assistant strength coach at the University at Albany from 2008-2009 before being promoted to full-time assistant before joining Iona. Hughes is a former college football player and was a four-year member of the Springfield College football team. Hughes is active himself and continues to train with his strength staff trains while balancing the rigors of the college football season. He is an avid lifter and enjoys being a dad and shooting guns when he is not training in the weight room. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Recruitment Form CLICK HERETopicsMatt Sherman's Rugby BackgroundStarted playing rugby in high school at Piedmont, CaliforniaPlayed at Cal, winning 4 national championshipsContinued rugby career at Oxford while getting master's degreeBegan coaching early, including high school team while at Cal Army West Point Rugby ProgramTypical cadet schedule: classes, formations, team meals, afternoon trainingPractice schedule: Mon (weights/film), Tue-Wed (intense field work), Thu (gym/mental), Fri (team run)Program values: trust, commitment, love - doing the right thing, giving best effort, putting team first2022 National Championship factors: strong leadership, culture improvements post-COVID, depth, few injuries Recruiting for Army RugbyLook for character first - attitude, effort, living team valuesPhysical ability is secondary to character traitsRecruitment process:Junior year: Winter webinar, start application in FebruarySenior year: Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) week, July 7-10 summer campEncourage talking to Army officers/West Point grads in community Next StepsCheck show notes for Matt Sherman's contact info and recruitment questionnaireConsider attending Army's Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) for rising seniorsLook into Army's summer rugby camp July 7-10 (details coming soon)Watch for Army vs Cal Berkeley match on March 15thContinue efforts to grow rugby at all levels to positively influence more lives worldrugbyshop.comrugbynorcal.org

Colin Kenyon is the Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at Tulane University. Kenyon came to the Green Wave in spring 2024 after spending the previous two seasons working as an assistant football strength coach at Troy University as well as two seasons in a similar role at the University of Illinois from 2021-2022. Prior to joining the Fighting Illini, he spent two seasons at Army West Point working with the football program, after interning with the Army Black Knights in both the summer of 2018 and summer 2019. Kenyon also garnered experience as an intern strength coach his junior and senior year at Merrimack College and during the summer of 2017 at Mike Boyle Strength. A former defensive lineman at Merrimack College, Kenyon continues to train and stay active himself while balancing the rigors of the collegiate coaching schedule. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Zach Spiker is the head coach of Drexel University men's basketball, where he's led the Dragons to new heights, including the program's first CAA Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 25 years (2021). Previously, he revitalized Army West Point basketball, achieving its best win totals in decades. Known for his focus on player development, leadership, and building a winning culture, Spiker is a respected figure in college basketball. Join us as we explore his love for college football, coaching journey, philosophy, and vision for Drexel basketball. Thank you to our sponsors! The Original Fudge Kitchen - Fudgekitchens.com Wealth Advisory Services - WealthAdvisoryServices.com SEAT GEEK - $20 OFF! PROMO CODE: COLINTHOMPSON

Brandt Nigro, head coach of Army West Point swimming, shared insights into his journey, the transformative progress of the program, and the unique aspects of coaching at a service academy. He highlighted the recent historic win against Navy after 35 years, the emphasis on leadership development, and the individualized approach to training. The conversation also explored recruiting challenges, balancing academics and athletics, and the vibrant atmosphere of their competitions. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

Rashan Chanyothi is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Temple University where he oversees the training for the field hockey, crew and gymnastics programs. In addition to his teams, he serves as the internship coordinator and an Adjunct Instructor in the Kinesiology Physical Activity Program at Temple. Prior to Temple, Chanyothi was an assistant sports performance coach at Georgetown University from 2021-2022. Additionally, he was a full-time intern coach at Army West Point from 2020-2021 after spending 2019-2020 as a dual strength and conditioning coach/sports science graduate intern at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to his positions in college, Chanyothi spent time as a personal trainer and a strength and conditioning coach in the private sector in the Greater Philadelphia area.As a former wrestler and a stint playing rugby at Temple, Chanyothi understood the importance and benefits of strength training for performance. Chanyothi is an avid lifter himself, previously training in powerlifting and currently competing as an 89kg Olympic weightlifter. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Sport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comCerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Canisius College Head Coach, Trevor Large dropped by the prohockeypod this week. Like most Canadian's, he was attracted to hockey at a young age. One interesting thing about his story is that he quit hockey during his OHL draft year out of nowhere. A year later, Trevor missed the game and decided to make a comeback, earning a spot with a Tier 2 Junior A team in Brampton. This decision led him to Ferris State University and earning a degree. He joined the real world for two years as a computer programmer, but then soon realized he missed being in the game of hockey. He and his fiancé at the time, took a chance on an unpaid graduate assistant position at AIC. This decision and him paying his dues for two years led him to an assistant coaching job at Army West Point for 6 seasons, before transferring to Canisius College as an Assistant Coach and now in his 8th season as Head Coach. We talked about what he has learned over the years and how he has helped Canisius win an Atlantic Hockey Championship in 2023. His teams are built on culture and 3 important things he looks for in recruiting players: positive, competitive, and team first. Very simple but effective. We also both talked about the “want” and “pride” to play for your college and wear their badge. Something I think is sometimes lost on our athletes today. In the example of Canisius, once a Griff, always a Griff. That means something to the players Trevor recruits. It was really good to talk to Trevor Large and I hope you enjoy!

We go Army heavy in this week's Pod as No. 6 Notre Dame (9-1) hosts No. 17 Army (9-0) at Yankee Stadium as part of the Shamrock Series game. We talk with Ken Kraetzer of the West Point Football Report on what makes the Black Knights so dangerous this season - it's more than just quarterback Bryson Daily, who's really good. We also talk former Granger, Indiana resident Richard Cacioppe, author of the book “Black Knights and Fighting Irish: A Rivalry, a Game, and America One Year After the End of World War II” about what this rivalry once was so many years ago. We briefly review the Virginia game (particularly the fake punt call), muster up a Pod of Old that included a memorable escape against Army in the Meadowlands in 1995 (the Ivory Covington game), and close with one hot take and one prediction for this weekend's game.

On this week's edition of "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube, Eric Hansen and Tyler James discussed the challenge awaiting Notre Dame on Saturday from Army West Point, ND's latest College Football Playoff outlook following a win over Virginia, takeaways from head coach Marcus Freeman's Monday press conference and the latest in recruiting. They answered questions live from viewers on YouTube, too. Football Never Sleeps is presented by MyBookie. Sign up with promo code INDS to double your first deposit up to $1,000 (100% deposit bonus). Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/joinwithINDS Next week's "Football Never Sleeps" will be live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST. Want to watch "Football Never Sleeps" on YouTube? Visit here: www.youtube.com/c/InsideNDSports

Kalani Sitake Jeff Monken. Donal Ware talks with two coaches whose teams are undefeated in BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and Army West Point head football coach Jeff Monken. He also talks CFP Rankings. Download or listen.

Kalani Sitake Jeff Monken. Donal Ware talks with two coaches whose teams are undefeated in BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and Army West Point head football coach Jeff Monken. He also talks CFP Rankings. Download or listen.

In episode #273, we're honored to welcome Army West Point Head Coach Brian Riley. At the end of this season, Riley, who has been the Head Coach at Army since 2004, and prior to that an Assistant Coach for the program for an additional 12 seasons, is retiring.  Combined with his father, who coached at Army for 36 seasons, and brother Rob, who coached 19 seasons, the Riley family has spent for over 75 consecutive seasons in charge of the Black Knights program. To say that the Riley family is a part of the DNA of the United States Military Academy would be an understatement. Listen as he shares what makes West Point the preeminent leadership insitution in the world, carrying the responsibility of honoring every player's legacy, and why creating the power of of one is the key to overcoming any obstacle.

We are honored to have Army assistant Head Coach, OLB Coach, and founder of the Laurens First and Goal, John Loose, join the show! Lauren's First and Goal is a non-profit organization, a labor of love started in 2004 by John and Marianne Loose in honor of their daughter, Lauren, a pediatric brain tumor survivor. Since its inception, LFG has raised more than $2.87 million toward its mission to provide financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services, to offer financial and emotional support to families living with pediatric cancer, and to increase awareness of the disease. https://www.laurensfirstandgoal.org/ Thank you to our sponsors! Arnicare by Boiron - Boironusa.com The Original Fudge Kitchen - Fudgekitchens.com Wealth Advisory Services - WealthAdvisoryServices.com SEAT GEEK - $20 OFF! PROMO CODE: COLINTHOMPSON Actions Over Words https://actionsoverwordsapparel.com/

Kelsie McDowell was just hired this summer to build the new varsity women's rugby program at La Salle University. McDowell comes to Philadelphia from Army West Point, where she was serving as an assistant. In Episode #224 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes McDowell in studio to talk about coming on board at La Salle. They discuss why this was the right opportunity at the right time for her, look back at how she was introduced to rugby, talk about her days playing at Northern Iowa University and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

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In this compelling episode of "In the Arena of Success," Henry Biemann sits down with LTG Robert Caslen to discuss his extraordinary journey from a ski-loving teenager in Vermont to a distinguished leader in the U.S. Army. Caslen shares insights on building trust, overcoming adversity, and developing character in leadership. From his early years at West Point to his critical role in the aftermath of 9/11, Caslen's stories highlight the essence of resilience and leadership in the face of challenges. Keywords: LTG Robert Caslen Leadership Trust Adversity U.S. Army West Point 9/11 Character Development Military Leadership Resilience Key Takeaways: Trust as a Foundation: Trust is built on competence and character; it's essential for effective leadership. Leadership Through Adversity: Great leaders push their teams out of their comfort zones and support them through failures. Character Development: Developing a strong character is crucial for leadership; it involves internalizing values like duty, honor, and country. Learning from Mistakes: Mistakes are opportunities for growth; leaders should underwrite the risk of mistakes as learning experiences. Impact of Shared Hardships: Shared hardships and the crucible of challenging experiences create strong bonds and foster teamwork. Sound Bites: On Trust: "Trust is a function of competence and character. Character will knock out competence every day." On Overcoming Adversity: "When you push people into unfamiliar territories, they may make mistakes, but they learn and become better." On 9/11: "We went back into the Pentagon to help fight the fire and assist with evacuations; it was a day I'll never forget." On Character: "Developing character involves more than osmosis; it requires a structured development program." Chapter Timeline: 00:00 - 02:30: Introduction and welcome. 02:30 - 04:50: Caslen's hometown and early life. 04:50 - 07:30: High school experiences and ski team memories. 07:30 - 09:45: Choosing a military career and West Point journey. 09:45 - 12:00: Transition into the Army and early challenges. 12:00 - 16:00: Building trust and handling adversity in the military. 16:00 - 21:00: Stories of leadership and trust-building exercises. 21:00 - 27:00: Experiences during 9/11 and its impact on Caslen's career. 27:00 - 33:00: Early deployments and leadership lessons in combat. 33:00 - 38:00: Role as Superintendent of West Point and character development. 38:00 - 42:00: Key characteristics for successful leadership. 42:00 - 46:00: Closing remarks and gratitude. For more from LTG Caslen visit his website: robertcaslen.com For more from Henry Biemann visit: henrybiemann.com

2017 Glenn Robinson DIII Coach of the Year and 2022 NABC Region 1 Coach of the Year, Kevin App joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Before his head coaching tenure at Williams College, App was the assistant coach at Cornell, Army West Point, and Williams College. During his one year at Cornell, they made Ivy League history and made a run all the way to the Sweet 16 before losing to Kentucky with John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins. Hear about his experience coaching at the highest level of college basketball, what went into the decision to coach Division 3 instead of Division 1, and the factors impacting Williams success as a basketball program and an institution as a whole. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel and social media handles @Notevend2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-05:23 Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 05:23-07:58 Williams Academics towards the End of the Year- 07:58-08:48 Playing Career at Cornell- 08:48-11:04 IVY League Experience Shaping Coaching Career- 11:05-12:53 Coaching Cornell During Historic Run in March Madness- 12:53-16:07 Coaching Differences at Army West Point Vs. Cornell- 16:07-19:24 Specific Philosophies Taken from Mentors throughout Career- 19:24-21:38 Choosing to Coach Division 3 instead of Division 1- 21:38-23:16 Relationship with Coach Mike Maker- 23:16-25:14 First Impressions of NESCAC/Division 3 Basketball- 25:14-27:11 Preparing Williams for Postseason Play- 27:11-29:06 Why 2023-24 Williams was Good in the Clutch- 29:06-31:39 Nerves Trying to Uphold Williams Success- 31:39-33:57 Break- 33:57-34:06 Defensive Tactics Leading Williams to a Top 10 D3 Defensive Team- 34:06-35:48 Balancing Offense and Defense for Specific Matchups- 35:48-38:55 Preparing for Tough Battles/Trinity- 38:55-40:28 Little 3 Rivalry- 40:28-42:36 Thought Process of Having a Strong Strength of Schedule- 42:36-44:53 Recruiting Strategy Across the Country- 44:53-47:59 Recruiting in the Transfer Portal at Williams- 47:59-49:47 Williams Prestigious Alumni Network- 49:47-53:54 Imploring Players to Interests Outside of Basketball- 53:54-58:20 Rapid Fire: 58:20-61:33 Starting 5: Best Shooters Coached- 61:33-63:55 Outro- 63:55-64:47

May Madness is upon us. We're down to the conference semifinals, and it's down to each league's four best squads. So many critical games, and since conference tournament semifinals begin on Thursday, we're putting this out a day early. Let's get it! As we normally do, we'll go chronologically through the schedule, conference by conference. THURSDAY's Conference Tournament Games Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Semifinals at Manhattan – Riverdale, N.Y. No. 5 Siena (8-7, 5-4) vs. No. 1 Sacred Heart (11-4, 9-0), 3 p.m., ESPN+ No. 3 Manhattan (7-8, 6-3) vs. No. 2 LIU (10-3, 7-2), 6:30 p.m., ESPN+ Atlantic 10 Semifinals at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. No. 1 Saint Joseph's (10-3, 5-0) vs. No. 4 UMass (6-7, 2-3), 3 p.m. No. 2 Richmond (9-5, 4-1) vs. No. 3 High Point (9-6, 3-2) 6 p.m. America East Semifinals at UAlbany, Albany, N.Y. No. 2 Vermont (7-7, 5-2) vs. No. 3 UMBC (5-6, 4-3), 4 p.m., ESPN+ No. 1 UAlbany (7-1, 6-1) vs. No. 4 Merrimack (6-7, 4-3), 7 p.m., ESPN+ Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Semifinals at Towson University, Towson, Md. No. 1 Towson (11-3, 7-0) vs. No. 4 Drexel (6-8, 3-4), 4 p.m., Lacrosse TV No. 2 Delaware (8-4, 6-1) vs. No. 3 Fairfield (8-6, 5-2), 7 p.m., Lacrosse TV Big East Semifinals at Villanova University, Villanova, Penn. No. 1 Denver (11-2, 5-0) vs. No. 4 Villanova (8-6, 2-3), 5:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 2 Georgetown (10-3, 4-1) vs. No. 3 Providence (7-7, 3-2), 8:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network Big Ten Semifinals at Ohio State – Columbus, Ohio No. 4 Michigan (8-6, 2-3) vs. No. 1 Johns Hopkins (10-3, 5-0), 6 p.m., BTN No. 3 Penn State (10-3, 3-2) vs. No. 2 Maryland (8-4, 3-2), 8:30 p.m., BTN FRIDAY's Conference Tournament Games Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Semifinals at United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. No. 1 Utah (10-4, 8-1) vs. Cleveland State (9-7, 5-4), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 2 Air Force (9-5, 8-1) vs. No. 3 Jacksonville (12-4, 8-1), 4 p.m., ESPN+ Patriot League Semifinals at United States Military Academy – West Point, N.Y. No. 1 Army West Point (11-2, 6-2) vs. No. 4 Boston University (9-6, 5-3), 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 2 Lehigh (8-6, 6-2) vs. No. 3 Navy (9-6, 5-3), 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Semifinals at American Legion Mem. Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. No. 1 Notre Dame (10-1, 4-0) vs. No. 4 Virginia (10-4, 1-3), 5 p.m., ACC Network No. 2 Syracuse (11-4, 3-1) vs. No. 3 Duke (11-4, 1-3), 8 p.m., ACC Network Ivy League Semifinals at Cornell – Ithaca, N.Y. No. 2 Princeton (9-4, 4-2) vs. No. 3 Yale (11-3, 4-2), 6 p.m., ESPNU No. 1 Cornell (9-4, 5-1) vs. No. 4 Penn (8-5, 4-2), 8:30 p.m., ESPNU Give and Go In this week's snack-inspired Give & Go, the guys discuss the merits of convenience store chains.

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Jarren Dyson is a men's basketball assistant coach at Army West Point. Prior to Army he helped Christopher Newport University win the D3 National Championship in 2023 as an assistant to Head Coach John Krikorian. Dyson previously spent 5 seasons at Lafayette College as an assistant where he served as the program's recruiting coordinator and was involved in player development.Before joining the staff at Lafayette, Dyson had his first stint at Christopher Newport University where helped lead the team to back-to-back conference championships and a run to the program's first-ever Final Four appearance in 2016. The Captains recorded a 99-19 record and three conference championships during his first tenure. Prior to his time with the Captains, Dyson was an assistant at Tabb High School for two years, leading the Tigers to the state quarterfinals both years. As a student-athlete at Emory & Henry, Dyson started all four years, serving as a team captain for his final two seasons. He remains fourth all-time in assists at his alma mater and was selected as the team's Most Valuable Player following the 2009-10 season. If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comMake sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Jarren Dyson, men's basketball assistant coach at Army West Point.Website - https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - jarren.dyson@westpoint.eduTwitter/X - @CoachJDyson

Its always great to bring on a member of America's Team to the podcast!! 2024 NCAA All-American, Ben Pasiuk, joined the show to talk about his time at the historic Army West Point.

As the thrilling 2024 season rolls into mid-March, there's no Spring Break for us. We can sleep in June. D-Fly and Dixie look back at the terrific action last week and discuss another new No. 1-ranked team as Army West Point rises to the top spot. They also preview the weekend ahead which features six incredible Top 20 matchups for fans to binge watch. This week's conversation is with do-it-all Syracuse midfielder Sam English as he and the Orange get set to play the Delaware Blue Hens in a Top 20 showdown on Saturday. They'll talk about Cuse's “We're Back” statement win over Johns Hopkins, the decisions facing a prized player in the portal, what it's like to be a grad student “rookie” on campus, competing against multiple brothers on Top 20 teams, the fun of playing in neutral site events, watching his dad play professional football and so much more. THIS WEEK'S MARQUEE MATCHUPS This week there are six full-fledged Top 20 bangers for fans to soak in. Make your plans to see as many as you can. Saturday, March 16 No. 4 Duke (7-1) at No. 17 Richmond (4-2), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 12 Harvard (6-0) at No. 10 Yale (4-2), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 6 Syracuse (6-2) vs. No. 20 Delaware (3-2), 2 p.m. –College Lacrosse Live, Chantilly, Va.  No. 18 Michigan (5-2) at No. 2 Notre Dame (4-1), 2 p.m., ACC Network No. 3 Virginia (5-1) at No. 5 Maryland (5-1), 3 p.m., B1G Network Sunday, March 17 No. 15 Cornell (3-2) at No. 13 Princeton (4-2), 2 p.m., ESPNU GIVE & GO And finally, in a holiday food-inspired Give & Go, they discuss the great food associated with holidays and rank the best eating days of the year as St. Patrick's Day nears.

Get to know the 2024 NSCA Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, Kenna Smoak-Minnici. After accepting her award at the 2024 Coaches Conference, she connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the unique coaching rigors at the prestigious military academy, Army West Point. The episode goes beyond the demands of sport-specific training to developing student-athletes and leaders for sustained success in the military. Smoak-Minnici highlights the role of family along her journey as an athlete and strength and conditioning coach, as well as the importance of always pushing yourself to go beyond the norm. Connect with Kenna on Instagram at: @kenna_minnici or LinkedIn: @kenna-smoak-minnici | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs    Did you enjoy the episode? Don’t forget to nominate a deserving strength and conditioning coach for an NSCA Coach of the Year Award at NSCA Awards.Show Notes“I also help out with the Athlete Monitoring Program. Everyone is probably familiar with—to get in the military, you have to have meet certain height and weight requirements, or physical abilities that might lean more towards distance running, push-ups, sit ups, whatever it may be. But when you have a 300-lb lineman, or a heavyweight wrestler, or a rugby player, or a thrower, that type of training might not—that body size isn’t conducive to their athletic career for them to stay safe and be successful. So, I work close with getting those athletes ready to commission once their sports seasons end.” 4:48 “When I got to middle school, my parents sat me down and they’re like, okay, maybe softball, or track, or some of your other sports might—and I was like, “no, I’m playing football. I like this the best. I like hitting people.” So, then my dad was, to really appease my mom, like, “don’t worry, I’m going to make her quit.” And so, then he made me get up every morning at 5:00 AM and do his whatever he knew about two hours of working out before school in middle school and I fell in love with it to where he didn’t make me quit. So, I played through junior year.” 11:30 “To me, it’s just all flowing and I can’t compartmentalize it. I’ve been at West Point a while, so I really do feel like I have a family here, to where I can bring my son around. There’s definitely been last minute schedule changes. I’ve thrown him in the hiking backpack and just coached a group. My players love him and he loves Army. It means so much to me for him to see me feel like I have a purpose in my career.” 15:15

SJS Hour 1 - Steve's partner Dick Jerardi discusses Saturday's win over Indiana, and where the Nittany Lions have improved. Bucknell coach John Griffin joins us a day after the Bison's big win over Army West Point to get back to .500 in the Patriot League.

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Nick Kirby is joined by special guest co-host Craig Sandlin to interview Jacob Hurtubise. They talk with Jacob about his incredible journey from Army West Point to being added to the Cincinnati Reds 40-man roster this off-season. They also discuss his unique swing, his work with Driveline this off-season, his mental approach, what player he molds his game after, playing with Elly De La Cruz and the importance of his faith.   Full Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKhg9qLdguQ&ab_channel=ChatterboxSports  Jacob Hurtubise: https://twitter.com/Hurtubise333  Craig Sandlin: https://twitter.com/Craig_Sandlin  Nick Kirby: https://twitter.com/Nicholaspkirby   Off The Bench with Thom Brennaman: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/  Chatterbox Bengals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7WtWXJbcB_g2xYu7ST276R7 Chatterbox Clicker (Bengals Film Breakdown with Coach Kyle Caskey): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V9GfyT1tl6M1dWQtQ9730Z  Mac + JT (All Things NFL): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7UOKdz23vAD9QiqNiOvnf2D The Chatter Podcast: https://queencitychatter.podbean.com/ Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/ 

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return from their break to discuss the week that was in college hockey, including holiday tournaments, the power-play prowess of ASU's Matthew Kopperud, Mac Gadowsky's impact at Army West Point, Wisconsin's winning streak, Maine's hold atop the PairWise, Blake Pietila's return to form at Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State's quiet dominance, Alaska's holiday travels, and more. The guys also break down this week's Matchups to Watch, the non-conference home stretch, World Juniors, and Schloss' recent appearance on the USCHO Spotlight pod.

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Guest: Doug Novak, Basketball CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, basketball coach Doug Novak joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching and teaching.Doug Novak is currently an assistant coach for the Northern Kentucky women's basketball program. Novak was last on episode 21 of the basketball podcast, and possesses nearly three decades of coaching experience, most recently serving as the associate head coach for the men's basketball program at Army West Point during the 2022-23 season. Before West Point, he was the interim head coach for the women's basketball program at Mississippi State in 2021-22.Prior to his lone season with Mississippi State Women, Novak served as the Head Men's Coach at Bethel University from 2013-21. There he composed an overall record of 131-68 in eight seasons. He left with the highest winning percentage (.658) of any Bethel basketball coach in program history. Doug has previously been an assistant coach at the NCAA D1 men's level and has produced one of the most popular www.immersionvideos.com all access product of all time with his video series - All Access Basketball Practice with Doug Novak that gave access to his practice teaching methodology as well as unique and exclusive access to a team film session. It is available at www.dougnovakbasketball.com Breakdown1:00 - Introduction5:00 - Having Daughters7:00 - Idea of Tick Tock9:30 - Mimicry14:00 - All Learning is Nonlinear17:00 - Program on a Napkin20:00 - Quotes from Music24:30 - Norms in Coaching30:00 - Acquiring Skills35:28 - 36:40 - Hoopsalytics AD36:40 - Offense vs Defense46:30 - Choosing One Path53:30 - Freedom from Decision Making1:00:00 - Learning The Game1:05:00 - Concept of Rabbit Hole1:12:00 - Winning Record1:14:30 - ConclusionDoug Novak's Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_NovakWebsite: https://www.coachdougnovak.com/Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Matt Mitcheroney is the Associate Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning Coach as James Madison University working directly with the baseball and softball programs. Mitcheroney joined the staff in 2022 after serving as an assistant coach for three years at the United States Military Academy working with the hockey, men's rugby, softball, and strength teams. Prior to joining West Point, he worked at American University for a year as well as had stops at UMass and Saint Francis in graduate positions. Mitcheroney also served as a soldier in the United States Army Reserves from 2011-2018 while also completing internships at Harvard, Army West Point, Boston University and Evolution Sports Performance. Mitcheroney stayed active as a Horizontal Construction soldier. Following his service, he has since shifted his athletic focus to competing in Olympic weightlifting.Samson Equipment Samson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus Strength Use Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

It's Friday, and I'll be heading back to my native lands this weekend after the Husky Hockey squad finishes up with Duluth. This is NOT a hockey podcast, it's Short Time Shots, a look back at the day's scores around college wrestling. Here's what went down on Thursday. Second-ranked NC State dominated Army West Point 34-6. Jakob Camacho had a takedown and nearfall points late to break open a close bout to earn a 9-1 major decision over Army's Ethan Berginc at 125 pounds. Ed Scott beat Nathan Lukez 14-8 at 157 and Dylan Fishback majored Ben Pasiuk 15-7 at 184 pounds. Minnesota rolled Bucknell in Lewisburg 37-3. Minnesota true freshman Tyler Wells continued to be the second most famous wrestler from Princeton, Minnesota behind Bob Backlund, but his college legend begins as he topped Kurt Phipps at 133 pounds. The Gophers picked up five bonus victories including falls by 125-pound All-American Patrick McKee and heavyweight Bennett Tabor. Tabor pinned Bucknell's Dorian Crosby in sudden victory. Former EWL rivals met up in Pennsylvania as West Virginia bested Clarion 32-7. Bonus victories were registered by Jordan Titus at 141 pounds, Ty Watters at 149, Peyton Hall at 165, Dennis Robin at 184 and Michael Wolfgram at heavyweight. The Mountaineers came in ranked 24th this week. They improved to 4-0. In Division II, top-ranked Lander won eight of 10 to defeat UNC Pembroke 31-9. Lander opened up with second-ranked James Joplin edging 11th-ranked Logan Seliga 6-4 at 125 pounds. Lander's Kaden Kuenzi picked off No. 11 Logan Robinson 8-7 at 133 pounds. The nationally ranked trio of David Hunsberger, Anthony Yacovetti and Juan Edmond-Holmes all picked up bonus victories on the night. Down in Missouri, Third-ranked St. Cloud State picked up a pair of wins, beating Central Missouri 37-11 and host Drury 46-5. The Mules did pick up a ranked win at 133 pounds where eighth-ranked Tommy Frezza majored ninth-ranked Caleb Meekins 11-1. St. Cloud State got one back at 165 pounds where fourth-ranked Anthony Herrera pinned eight-ranked John Ridle in the first period. Central Missouri beat Drury 47-4. Minnesota State Moorhead beat NAIA Jamestown 38-10. In Division III, 15th-ranked Coe beat Central 32-13 with All-American Will Esmoil and L.J. Richardson picking up bonus victories for the Kohawks, yes, with a K. Loras pounded the Beavers of Buena Vista 43-3. Augustana (Ill.) singed the Firebirds of Carthage 22-21 in the CCIW, while Augustana's women beat Carthage 29-20. Pacific beat Linfield 34-24 on the men's side, while Linfield's women prevailed 20-18. In the NAIA, Dakota Wesleyan beat Northwestern (Iowa) 26-21, Ottawa (Kan.) beat York (Neb.) 43-7. The Ottawa women also beat York 40-10. Cornerstone topped NJCAA Henry Ford, the college, not the man, 48-3. Providence (Mont.) beat North Idaho of the NJCAA 39-3. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M beat Carl Albert State 33-8 in junior college action. Subscribe, for free, to my Daily Wrestling News. Get it for free at mattalkonline.com/news, sign up free today. That's as always, delivered by our longtime friends at Resilite. Go Huskies. WOOOOO!

Joe Alberici is currently the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Army – West Point. We could just have a conversation on lacrosse and that would be fascinating and how he leads, but being at Army and experiencing West Point, he's going to bring a lot of the leadership principles that exist on that campus, and it is a unique special place and he's going to take us behind the curtain as far as what makes Army – West Point so special. He's going to talk specifically around captainship and leadership in this conversation. If Joe sounds familiar to you, he gave a speech that went viral recently about this notion of being a tough guy at life and how important it is to be inclusive and rethink about how we often think about toughness. And when I think about our military and I think about cadets that might go through West Point, we certainly think of them as physically tough, but Joe's going to talk about in this conversation how much he values mental toughness and emotional toughness. I think you're going to find Joe to be pretty holistically sound. We talk about culture, we talk about leadership, and how proud and how fortunate he feels to have the opportunity to coach at Army. And look, Army Lacrosse has become a contender. They beat the University of Maryland lacrosse team last year in the NCAA tournament; Maryland had won the National Championship the year before. So, he is coaching high level lacrosse players who also have a pride and a determination and a desire to serve our country. So, if I think about the type of people I would want my children to be coached by, I think about Coach Joe and I think about how he leverages his own faith, how he leverages his own philosophy, his upbringing, and his experience to pour into the student athletes that he surrounds himself with. So, this is a masterclass in humility, in confidence, in belief, and in having values and principles and being led by those.   Joe had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “I've got a couple of built-in things to keep me humble” (6:15). “I need to serve [my student athletes]. They deserve the best” (7:25). “I look at [greatness] as something to aspire towards” (9:25). “The way we honor the tradition is by building upon it” (11:30). “We embrace [tradition], but we are always looking for better ways to do it” (12:50). “There's so many important things you do at the United States Military Academy… but what I'm of firm belief of… is there's nothing more impactful than their time in our lacrosse family” (18:00). “So much is made of the challenges here at West Point. The untold story is… there's no place that supports you more than West Point” (20:45). “When they accept you at West Point, they're not telling you you're good enough to get in, they're telling you you're good enough to graduate” (22:15). “There's a vulnerability that myself and my staff, we're the first to model, and it permeates through our organization” (23:30). “We tend to gravitate towards what we love the most; often what we love the most is what we do the best” (30:35). “Our mission is to become a West Point man” (31:10). “One of our pillars is being unrelenting towards excellence [in all that we do]” (31:40). “You get to show up in this locker room with some of the greatest people you'll ever know” (40:25). “We're above moral victories in this program. That's not what we're showing up to do against anybody” (47:00). “It doesn't really matter if we're the better team than them. It only matters that we're better for those 60 minutes” (47:15). “Any time I have young people to speak to, I deliver the exact same message, and it is about being a tough guy or a tough girl” (54:00). “It's really important to give 100% 100% of the time” (56:20). “One of the ways you demonstrate toughness is by being inclusive” (58:10). “That decision to [bring others in] will make you better” (59:00). “Don't wait for the thank you, the appreciation. Just do it because it's right” (1:03:35). “If the leadership model is to bring everyone in, you've got to be humble enough to not have your stamp on it” (1:16:10). “Be the model” (1:17:15). “We want a team full of leaders. But part of being a great leader is you have to be humble” (1:17:55).   Additionally, you can follow Joe on Twitter and you can follow the Army Lacrosse Team on Twitter and Instagram. Thank you so much to Joe for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

Washington President Ana Mari Cauce: "We did not leave the Pac-12 that people are grieving," Buffalo begins the process of putting together a collective, Army West Point unveils its strategic plan and more. We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker. If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at www.d1ticker.com/.

Dean Wegner joined the podcast to talk about his life and his apparel company. He graduated from West Point and joined the Army. He flew choppers and achieved the rank of Captain before exciting the ranks to pursue other ventures. I was recommended to Deans apparel company "Authentically American" by Jeffery Sabins and instantly started an order. Matt and I were looking for an American made company to support and after one chat with Dean we found just that. Patriotism runs deep in the Wegner bloodline, and this episode was a blast to record.

Dean Wegner joined the podcast to talk about his life and his apparel company. He graduated from West Point and joined the Army. He flew choppers and achieved the rank of Captain before exciting the ranks to pursue other ventures. I was recommended to Deans apparel company "Authentically American" by Jeffery Sabins and instantly started an order. Matt and I were looking for an American made company to support and after one chat with Dean we found just that. Patriotism runs deep in the Wegner bloodline, and this episode was a blast to record. 

Today's discussion features US Army's Head Coach Brandt Nigro, who wrapped up his fourth season coaching at West Point by earning Coach of the Year honors for the men's swim and dive team at the end of the season. Army was a force to be reckoned with this year, as the men's team defeated Navy in their December Star Meet dual meet for the first time since 1990, and finished in second at the Patriot League championships with their team tallying over 800 points for the first time since 2001. In this episode, Brandt and Kevin are joined by second lieutenant Kevin Lin, a former team captain for the Black Knights to round out a discussion of leadership and what helped lay the foundation for the team's explosive success this season.  

Army West Point Head Coach Joe Alberici joins the guys to discuss his start in the game, the lacrosse landscape and how he judges success. Matt and Ray discus the World Lacrosse Championships and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lax-all-stars/message

The Razorbacks beat Army West Point in a great Tuesday game and swept 3 from LA Tech. Will McEntire pitched the Hogs' first 9-inning complete game since 2016! Jared Wegner's pitch recognition is discussed and Hunter Hollan stops by to talk about his curveball. Did Phil call Kendall Diggs's Sunday home run?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring John Loose, the Assistant Head Coach & Outside Linebackers at Army West Point. Coach Loose recaps his coaching career, discusses the unique experiences coaching at a service academy, and discusses Lauren's First and Goal Foundation. Lauren's First and Goal Foundation was founded in 2004 to raise money for pediatric cancer research. To learn more and figure out ways to help, go to www.laurensfirstandgoal.org online or go to the LFG Foundation on Twitter @LFGfootballcamp  John Loose, the outside linebackers & assistant head coach, at Army West Point just completed his 17th season with Army and is in his second stint with the program.  Coach Loose was a successful defensive coordinator at the University of Lafayette in between his time on the Banks of the Hudson. Lauren's First and Goal Foundation has helped raise over $2.87 million for brain tumor research and cancer services. The foundation runs a coaching clinic to help raise money for pediatric cancer research. Go to https://lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com/ to learn more about the clinic and the impact you can have on Lauren's First and Goal foundation.

D-Fly and Dixie celebrate the kickoff to the fresh 2023 season with the first Inside Lacrosse Weekend Preview podcast of the year. In addition to catching up on personal matters - including Dixie's recovery from his October pickleball injury - the fellas set the table for lacrosse fans by covering major stories entering the season, engage Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan in a hearty discussion, preview the big games of the weekend and rank hair band front men in this week's Give & Go segment. In the interview with Corrigan, the three discuss the sudden end to the 2022 season for ND and how the Irish have moved forward, his long career in South Bend, the Kavanaugh brothers, Ryder Garnsey, coaching against his proteges, navigating the transfer portal and other changes to college athletics, scheduling challenges for Midwest schools, Irish basketball coach Mike Brey, the go-to restaurants in South Bend and much more. Don't miss it. WEEKEND PREVIEWS Real live college lacrosse games. That count. Including a pair of DI debuts for Lindenwood and Queens this weekend. Cool historical moments for those two programs. SATURDAY Mount St. Mary's at Navy, noon No. 15 Saint Joseph's at Army West Point, 1 p.m. No. 20 Richmond at No. 2 Maryland, 1 p.m. Utah at No. 17 Denver, 2 p.m. Johns Hopkins at No. 18 Jacksonville, 7 p.m. SUNDAY Holy Cross at Providence, 1 p.m.