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Send us a textDaniella (Danny) Guyette is an emerging talent in collegiate lacrosse, recognized for her agility, composure, and leadership as a goalkeeper for Syracuse University.Originally from Newbury Park, California, Guyette's lacrosse journey began at Newbury Park High School, where she was a standout player. She earned multiple accolades, including three-time All-Marmonte League First Team and All-Ventura County First Team honors. Her senior year was particularly impressive, as she posted a .590 save percentage with 130 saves in just 12 games. She was also named to US Lacrosse's Fab 50 and played in the Adrenaline All-American Senior Game.At Syracuse, Guyette has continued to develop her skills. After missing her freshman season due to injury, she made her collegiate debut in 2024, playing in seven games and recording a 7.63 goals-against average with a .524 save percentage. She made her first career save against Virginia Tech and had a season-high three saves against UAlbany.Guyette's dedication to the sport has been shaped by her admiration for past Syracuse goalies. Growing up, she studied the play styles of standout SU goalkeepers like Asa Goldstock and Delaney Sweitzer, incorporating elements of their game into her own. Now, with Sweitzer's transfer to Northwestern, Guyette is poised to take on a larger role as Syracuse's starting goalie in 2025.Off the field, Guyette is pursuing a degree in forensic science and has been recognized for her academic achievements, earning spots on the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.The start to her Syracuse career didn't go exactly as planned as Guyette suffered a knee injury keeping her out the entire year. We talk about the process of overcoming an injury like that both mentally and physically.Her journey from a determined high school athlete to a rising collegiate star serves as an inspiration to young lacrosse players aiming to make their mark at the next level.Enjoy my conversation with outstanding Syracuse goalie Danny Guyette.Support the show

The first weekend of the 2025 season went mostly according to script. With more teams making debuts and 32 games on the slate, will this week bring the drama, upsets and stunners we all love? D-Fly and Dixie are back to get you teed up for the weekend. They'll take a big picture look at the opening weekend, recap mid-week games including Hopkins nail biter with Towson and of course look ahead to the second weekend of the regular season. While the show's regular guests will generally be the current stars of the college game, the early part of the season always affords for a variety of discussions with interesting luminaries from across the sport. This week's guest certainly fits the bill as coach Seth Tierney joins Dan and Mark to talk about his Hofstra Pride, taking the reins of the men's national team for US Lacrosse, his leadership role with the Premier Lacrosse League and much, much more. WEEKEND PREVIEW Several more teams in action this weekend for the first time, and a few Top 20 matchups to get excited about. Unfortunately, almost all the games are again jammed into a short window between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday.  FRIDAY Vermont (0-0) at No. 2 Syracuse (1-0), 6 p.m. SATURDAY No. 13 Army at UMass, noon No. 15 Michigan (1-0) at No. 16 North Carolina, noon No. 10 Georgetown (1-0) at No. 8 Johns Hopkins (2-0), 1 p.m. No. 4 Maryland (1-0) at Loyola (0-1), 1 p.m. SUNDAY No. 12 Penn State (1-0) at Villanova, noon MONDAY No. 17 Towson (0-1) at No. 2 Syracuse (1-0), 5 p.m. In this week's Super Bowl-themed Give & Go, the guys discuss their (surprising lack of) enthusiasm for this year's Big Game.

On today's episode we're focusing on medial collateral ligament injuries with Dr. Brett Owens. We'll start off our discussion today with an article authored by our guest, Dr. Brett Owens, titled “The Epidemiology of Medial Collateral Ligament Sprains in Young Athletes” from the 2014 issue of AJSM.The authors performed a longitudinal cohort study of US military cadets and found that MCL injuries are relatively common in the athletic population. Male athletes are at significantly greater risk than females –of the 128 injuries in this study, 89% occurred in males. Intercollegiate athletes are also at greater risk than athletes participating in intramural sports. The incidence of MCL injury was highest in wrestling and hockey. In terms of time missed, the average amount of time was 23 days but this differed based on the grade of injury – with grade I sprains only missing a median of 13.5 days.Up next is a Current Concepts Review article from JBJS authored by Robert LaPrade and colleagues at the University of Minnesota. Some takeaways from this paper: First, the medial structures of the knee (including the superficial and deep MCL as well as the posterior oblique ligament) are the most commonly injured ligamentous structures of the knee. The majority of medial knee ligament tears are isolated injuries. Physical examination is the initial method of choice for diagnosis and includes application of a valgus load to the knee in both full extension as well as in 20 to 30 degrees of knee flexion. In terms of imaging, valgus stress radiographs and MRI are useful to confirm and grade the injury.We wrap up Part I with a discussion on the prevention of MCL injury and review an article from the August issue of OJSM this year titled “Prophylactic Knee Bracing in Offensive Lineman of the NFL – A Retrospective Analysis of Usage Trends, Player Performance and Major Knee Injury.” Dr. Robert Gallo and team at Penn State found that brace wears had a significantly lower rate of major knee injury, defined as an injury requiring time missed. The most common knee injury in nonbracers was an isolated MCL injury. There was no difference in player performance between bracers and nonbracers. Interestingly, despite this data, brace usage has steadily declined – from 16.3% in 2014 to 5.6% in 2020 – specifically at the rookie level.We are joined today by Dr. Brett Owens, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at University Orthopaedics in Providence Rhode Island, who specializes in complex shoulder, knee and sports medicine. He is the Chief of Sports Medicine at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI and the Director of the Rhode Island Cartilage Repair Center. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown University Alpert Medical School and is currently a Team Physician for Brown University and the Providence Bruins. Prior to joining University Orthopaedics, Dr. Owens served as the Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Keller Army Hospital at West Point New York, where he cared for soldiers and cadets at the US Military Academy and was the Team Physician for Army lacrosse, rugby, and football teams. While deployed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dr. Owens served as Chief of Orthopedics at the 86th Combat Support Hospital. He has also served as Team Physician for US Lacrosse like Catherine! Needless to say, he is a very accomplished person and we are excited to have him join us today.

Kelly Amonte-Hiller is one of the most decorated athletes and coaches we have had on this podcast. As an athlete she was a 2x NCAA Champion and 2x NCAA player of the year at University of Maryland, as well as an all-world selection in 2005. As a coach she has won 8 NCAA championships, been named IWLCA National Coach of the Year five times, and is an inductee into the US Lacrosse and IWLCA Hall of Fame. With over 350 wins, and the highest win total and winning percentage of any coach in the NCAA tournament, she is a lacrosse coaching legend. But she is so much more.  In our conversation today, we discuss her athletic journey, the importance of the inner game, how she recruits and builds her teams, the importance of trust, selflessness, listening, love and joy in coaching. She also talks extensively about the need to build the game and invest in women's sports. When you listen to Kelly, you want to play for Kelly! Click here to learn more THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE HITS #1 ON AMAZON!: Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Middlebury College, and many other champions are using this book with their athletes. Are you? Now available in both paperback and hardcover, The Champion Teammate is the perfect book for a team read or leadership development. We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next?  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

John O' Sullivan John O'Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx Speaker and the founder of Changing the Game Project, which he started in 2012. He is the author of two #1 Bestselling books Changing the Game and Every Moment Matters and a leading youth sports blogger, while being a host of the Way of Champions Podcast, one of the top-rated podcasts in the world for coaches. Former collegiate and professional soccer player, and has coached for over 20 years on the youth, high school, and college levels. He has consulted with US Olympic Committee, US Soccer, USA Football, US Lacrosse, USA Swimming, Ireland Rugby, Aussie Rules Football, and many more John is on the National Advisory Board for the Positive Coaching Alliance and the National Association for Physical Literacy. Jerry Lynch Dr. Jerry Lynch first learned about extraordinary performance and excellence as a nationally ranked competitive athlete sponsored by Nike, running world-class times from 5,000 meters to the marathon, setting an American record in the half-marathon, winning a National Championship, and many other races against athletes half his age. He took what he learned about himself and life from his competitive days and parlayed it into a dynamic successful career helping athletes and coaches in all sports to use his performance and leadership strategies to up their game and discover the best version of themselves. Dr. Lynch has been recognized as one of the top five in his profession nationwide. He has worked with teams, coaches, and athletes in the NBA, Pro Lacrosse, Major League Soccer, with men's and women's basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, golf, and other sports at the universities of North Carolina, Duke, Maryland, California, Syracuse, Stanford, Harvard, and Middlebury. Dr. Lynch is the author of 15 books in over 10 languages and the founder and director of WAY OF CHAMPIONS, a human potential and performance consulting group helping others master the deeper inner game for sports, business, and life. Jerry is a dynamic, entertaining, inspirational, provocative, and humorous teacher and speaker with topics on leadership, coaching, team culture building, winning the relationship game, and core value development.   What you'll learn in this episode: An insightful sneak peek into their new book: The Champion Teanmate and the story behind it The power of stories and their long-lasting impact on people's lives as they can teach valuable lessons What the difference is between becoming a  champion vs being a champion in your everyday life Why success does not always equate to winning championships, but rather, it can be measured by personal growth and learning Why the concept of competition should focus on seeking improvement together rather than defeating others The impact of teammates realizing and embracing their individual ways of connecting, competing, and leading The concept of being an elevator by creating an environment that feels safe, elevated, and conducive to teamwork Additional Resources: Website: https://changingthegameproject.com/  Website:  www.wayofchampions.com  Get the Book: The Champion Teammate Way of Champions Podcast on Apple Podcast Jerry's LinkedIn  Jhon's LinkedIn   

On today's episode, I'm talking to sports medicine physician Dr. Margot Putukian about knowing when to say yes.Margot is currently the Chief Medical Officer for Major League Soccer and has served as a team physician for US Soccer since 1994. She recently retired as the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University and has served as a leader in many sports medicine organizations, including as a past-president of AMSSM. Over the years, she's taken on many additional roles, from covering the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, years working with US Lacrosse, to helping the NFL unify their approach to concussion as a member of the Head, Neck & Spine Committee. With each opportunity she always makes sure that she has the bandwidth to do good work before committing and she shares how this is key to knowing when to say yes.We talk about:The threads of imposter syndrome that drive us to take on more than we might be able to handle.How networking and making new bonds, not just attaching your name to a project, are the real rewards when taking on additional projects.The next generation of women in primary care sports medicine that are inspiring her.To narrow down what really matters to you when deciding whether to say yes to a new opportunity, use my free guide to defining your values, and get ready to start saying YES to the work that lights you up!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram: @theMadamAthleteFacebook: @MadamAthleteTwitter: @MadamAthlete

Today's guest is a world record holder, he's among the youngest coaches ever to have been named US Lacrosse coach of the year, he's an author and a speaker who has also both hosted and competed on American Ninja Warrior. Everything seemed to be going perfectly for Alex Weber until 2020 hit. Like so many people around the world, depression found its way to Alex in the midst of the lockdowns, and he struggled to find his way back. But when he did overcome that and get back out into his life, it was with a new awareness that he has an obligation to speak out in the name of freedom.In today's episode, Alex takes us through those times in his life and shares his insight on what it means to  be brave in today's world. He talks about the men's community he's running, and how we can all tap into our brave honesty.Join The Great American SyndicateFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

John O'Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx Speaker and the founder of the Changing the Game Project. John is the author of two #1 bestselling books: Changing the Game and Every Moment Matters; he is also the host of the Way of Champions Podcast, one of the top-rated podcasts for coaches. John is a former collegiate and professional soccer player, and has coached for over 20 years on the youth, high school and college level. He has consulted with the US Olympic Committee, US Soccer, USA Football, US Lacrosse, USA Swimming, Ireland Rugby, Aussie Rules Football and many more. John shared some keen insights in this episode: Positive shift and movement in coaches, but parents still need education How there is an imaginary fear of asking volunteers to do more The importance of focusing on creating an environment and culture for your team Self-reflection practices he has used and encourages other coaches to do so The #1 cause for coach burnout is losing sight of their why How sport is neutral and it's the adults that make it a positive or negative experience When the eyes are shining you nailed it John is without a doubt a huge advocate in our war against the ‘old-school' coaching mentality. You can join us by sharing with your fellow coaches!

In this episode, you will learn about the key aspects of positioning and responsibilities for the trail and lead in two-person mechanics. This includes the general movements and positioning immediately after the draw, onto when the ball settles below the restraining line. You will also receive a crash course on the “Quadrants” method of umpire positioning. Click the link to access the US Lacrosse two-person positioning slide deck. 

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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

Hondo Handy's Podcast has a conversation with Jillian Petito, an Assurance Associate with RSM US LLP, in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a proud graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Mount St. Mary's University, She shares her journey from playing sports and being involved in activities at the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department, to getting the opportunity to play travel soccer and lacrosse during the summer. She discuss her high school playing day, when she was team captain for her basketball, soccer and lacrosse teams. For lacrosse, she was named the Daily Times Defensive Player of the Year, for her junior and senior seasons. She was a US Lacrosse 2015 First Team All-American and a 2014 Honorable Mention All-American. She was selected to the first team All Bayside Confererence, her junior and senior seasons. She was Second Team All Confererence, in her sophomore year. She earned the Wendy's Heisman Scholar-Athlete winner in the State of Maryland. She was named the WBOC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She was an All Conference selection in both soccer and basketball. Jillian was a goalkeeper for the lacrosse team and during her senior year at Mount St. Mary's University, her team won the regular season championship of the North East Conference, went undefeated in regular season conference play and finished in second place during the Playoffs. She received 1st team All North East Conference and All Tournament Team. She also received 1st in the NCAA stat categories for save percentage and goals against average. The Mount ended the season with an overall record of 16-3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Karen Sutton is a nationally renowned physician in sports medicine with surgical expertise in arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee and hip. She is currently an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine Hospital for Special Surgery. She is also a Team Physician for US Lacrosse and US Ski & Snowboard and the Chief Medical Officer at World Lacrosse. She is also an avid Triathlete. In this episode we discuss how she is able to manage her time and be productive each and every day. You can find out more about Dr. Sutton at www.karensutton.com and on Instagram @karensuttonmd #whatdrivesyou #success #md #health #driven #achieve #triathlete #doctor #sportsortho #surgeon #lacrosse #medicalofficer #hss #specialsurgery #duke #women #espnw #lululemon #attitude #hsswomenssports #keepherinthegame

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

Laxworm and Coach Bear speak to Steve Stenerson about US Lacrosse's role in the lacrosse commmunnity, the upcoming world games and the possibility of the olympics. Booker Corrigan discusses his views on everything from Bears micro bus to the BLM movement.

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

Sam & Carson get into WTF Wednesday (2:21) then cover some more serious news with Lyle Thompson's video on US Lacrosse (9:36) and Ty Warner's statement on the BLM movement in the PLL (21:24). To finish off, we start a new series for all of you people that feel like you don't fit the 'lacrosse' demographic. We define lax terms (both formal and slang) so that you can feel more confident when talking about lacrosse (30:35).

Good afternoon lax fans and thank you for spending some time reading the Utah Lax Report. I'm really excited about this podcast with Mason Goodhand. Goodhand has been part of the Utah lacrosse scene from the beginning and there are some great tidbits in this episode for any level of lacrosse fan. Please give it a listen! Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.As a spoiler, Goodhand mentions that he was part of the Vail shootout when it was in Aspen. Inside Lacrosse & ESPN analyst Quint Kessenich wrote about the Vail lacrosse shootout ‘When Vail Was King'. It's a great read and provides a little insight into the tournament and lacrosse in the West. Goodhand was one of the first to create a ‘club/travel' team called Team Utah and the only tournament they would go to was the Vail shootout. Goodhand also mentions when Westminster beat BYU in 2015. It was the first in-state loss that BYU had ever had. You can read the recap here. I was there and it was a great game. One of my favorite lacrosse pictures I've ever taken came from that game as well. BYU attackman Mike Fabrizio loved to creep around the crease from X in this shot he did so but Westminster was up the task with Trent Herbert and Dalton Tuor defending the play. Fairman Family Lacrosse CampEditors Note: This is from an email from the Fairman brothers. Please support this camp if you are able! - With so many tournaments and camps being canceled in Utah and around the country this summer due to the COVID-19 virus, we are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual “Fairman Family Lacrosse Camp” will take place on July 13-17 with the help of Corner Canyon Lacrosse. After consulting US Lacrosse, IMLax and the High School league we feel confident that we can run this camp in full accordance with state and local health department guidelines.This year's camp will build upon the amazing groundwork we established in 2019 as we have decided to do a more intensive 1-week camp where we build upon the new skills we learn and perfect each day.It's time to give back to the next generation of Utah lacrosse athletes the only way we know how and help them achieve the next level in their path and continue to grow the game. This is our commitment.We will also be ending the five-day session with a talk about recruiting and playing at all NCAA levels. Camp Staff:Elias Fairman - Utah native, Brighton High School Alum and All-American, Westminster graduate, and Utah High School CoachCollin Madsen - Utah native, Olympus High School Alum and All-American, Westminster graduate, and Utah High School CoachLuke Fairman - Utah native, Brighton High School Alum and All-American,  Onondaga CC, and Utah High School CoachCamp Counselors:Bubba Fairman - Utah native, Brighton High School Alum and All-American, Current University of Maryland Midfielder and Team CaptainGarrett Bullett - Utah native, Corner Canyon High School Alum and All-American, Current Rutgers University Defenseman and Team Captain2020 Fairman Family Lacrosse Camp Details:Who: Players entering grades 8th - 12thWhere: Draper Park Middle SchoolWhen: July 13th - July 17th; 6:00-8:00 pm Price: $200 if registered before July 8th, $250 after July 9th. We can accept Venmo, Cash, or CheckTo register for camp, please email us at fairmanlacrosse@gmail.comKyle Hartzell ClinicKyle Hartzell, who I spoke to last month, is back in town and doing clinics for defensive players. Group Session Dates - (Limited to 25 Players)Tuesday (7/7), 1PMFriday (7/10), 1PMTuesday (7/14), 1PMLocation: Sunnyside Park, Salt Lake City, UTGroup Session Cost: 50$ per PlayerVIP Session Dates - (Limited to 10 Players)Wednesday (7/8), 1PMWednesday (7/15), 1PMVIP SESSION COST: 75$ per PlayerHow to Signup: Venmo @Kyle-Hartzell with:NameGradeSessions AttendingContact InformationNo Venmo? E-MailKHartzell@premierlacrosseleague.com and/or pay cash. Pro Lacrosse CoverageThe MLL announced that it will play a one week tournament at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium from July 18 - 26. Utah native Garrett Michaeli (Corner Canyon/Rutgers) will suit up for the Denver Outlaws while former University of Utah attackman Colin Burke will play for the New York Lizards. The PLL season is getting closer and their content team continues to deliver. The rosters for the PLL teams were also released last week: I'd also recommend taking a moment to read this from US Lacrosse Magazine: That's it for this week! Thanks for reading. — Tim Haslam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.utahlaxreport.com

Good afternoon lacrosse fans! It's great to witness live lacrosse once again. Despite being June, there is plenty of lacrosse to talk about, so let's get to it! Kyle Hartzell Interview & ClinicKyle Hartzell (Team USA/PLL Atlas) took some time out of his day to talk to me about a wide range of lacrosse topics. Give it a listen by clicking play above. Tomorrow, June 9, Hartzell is holding a lacrosse clinic for Defensive players of all ages. Hartzell will teach defensive skills, footwork, stickwork and much more.Date: Tuesday: June 9th, 6:00 p.m.Location: Sunnyside Park, Salt Lake City, UTCost: 50$ per Player*VIP SESSION: 7:15 PM (Limit 10 Players)75$ per Player or Bundle 2 Sessions for 100$How to Signup: Venmo @Kyle-Hartzell with: Name, Grade, Sessions Attending, Contact Information (E-mail Preferred).No Venmo? Email: KHartzell@premierlacrosseleague.com and/or Pay Cash.IMLAX High School LeagueThe IMLAX high school league began play last weekend with games on Friday and Saturday. You can see the scores at imlaxutah.org. Here are the standings (W-L-T): Fremont (4-0)Farmington (3-0-1)Davis (3-1)Bonneville (2-2)Bountiful (2-2)Syracuse (2-2)Northridge (1-2-1)Roy (0-4)Viewmont (0-4)There are games this Wednesday and Saturday. The top two teams will play in a championship on Saturday. Ties will be settled by goals allowed. It's still wide open as Davis plays Farmington and Fremont on Wednesday. Syracuse and Bonneville also play on Wednesday. Discussion with the CEO of US LacrosseUS Lacrosse is hosting a discussion with Steve Stenersen, CEO of US Lacrosse. Here's that the email said: You're invited to join US Lacrosse CEO, Steve Stenersen, for a discussion with US Lacrosse members about who we are, what we do, and where we see the sport going. You can submit your questions for Steve during registration.Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10th @ 6pm MountainUniversity of Utah Virtual Lacrosse CampThe Utes are hosting a three-day camp later this month. We invite you to attend an innovative, virtual experience with the Utah Men's Lacrosse Staff. The Utah Lacrosse Virtual Experience is a full immersion into the sport of lacrosse for driven lacrosse players who want to discover new-age instruction, leadership development, lacrosse IQ, and much more.Virtual Zoom MeetingsDay 1: On-Field Positional Training  *Unique Zoom link provided for each positionDay 2: Leadership Championship Mindset Development/What it takes to be the best...Day 3: On-Field Positional Training, Film Study, & Lacrosse IQ. Go Deep into the Game to Learn from the Best to ever Play.For: BOYS GOING INTO 6th-9th Grades for 2020/2021 School Year  *Current HS players are NOT eligible per NCAA Recruiting RulesDates: June 24, 25, 26Time: 11am-12:30pmTuition: $125New Regions for 2021 High School SeasonWith Weber, Davis and Nebo school districts sanctioning in 2021, here is the updated regions. Fifty-eight teams will be competing next year! 6ARegion 1 - Region 1 is a new region created from teams in the IMLAX league or new teams. ClearfieldDavisFremontLaytonNorthridgeRoySyracuseWeberRegion 2 - Region 2 is unchanged. BinghamCopper HillsHerrimanJordanRivertonWest West JordanRegion 3 - Region 3 is unchanged. American ForkCorner CanyonLone PeakPleasant GroveSkyridgeWestlake5ARegion 5 - Only Box Elder remains from 2020 and the other teams are from the IMLAX league. BonnevilleBountifulBox ElderFarmingtonViewmontWoods CrossRegion 6 - Judge Memorial, Park City and Waterford were moved to other regions. BrightonEastHighlandOlympusSkylineRegion 7 - Juan Diego, Provo and Wasatch were moved to other regions. AltaLehiMountain RidgeMountain ViewOremTimpanogosTimpviewRegion 8 - Didn't exist. Park City, Provo and Wasatch join IMLAX or new teams.Maple MountainPark CityPaysonProvoSalem HillsSpanish ForkSpringville Wasatch4ARegion 10 - New region with smaller schools. Cedar ValleyJuan DiegoJudge MemorialUMA - Hill FieldWaterfordRegion 11 - New region with Northern Utah teams.Bear RiverGreen CanyonLoganMountain CrestRidgelineSky ViewThat's it for this week! Please send any questions/comments/feedbacks/tips to tim@timhaslam.com.— Tim Haslam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.utahlaxreport.com

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 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

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 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

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.  

Why do children play sports? According to a study by researchers at Notre Dame's Center for Ethical Education, it's to (#1) have fun, then—do something that are good at, improve skills, get exercise, be part of a team and enjoy the excitement of competition. But looking out at many sports fields or at many athletic events- sometimes, if we are being truthful, it looks like we are missing the mark. There are coaches screaming and parents gritting their teeth, fans yelling at referees and teammates shunning other teammates over missed goals or botched moves. What happened to the carefree freedom and fun that sports and athletic engagement once gave us? It's no wonder so many kids drop out of sports by the age of 13. And if we are really to ask ourselves how we can develop strong athletes who thrive at peak performance- do we really think this is the way? My next guest has some other ideas that can really help us. John O'Sullivan started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player- collegiate and professional- and a coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level.  He is the author of the #1 bestselling books Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Is it Wise to Specialize? John's work has been featured in The Huffington Post, CNN.com, Outside Magazine, ESPN.com, Soccer America and numerous other publications. John is an internationally known speaker for coaches, parents and youth sports organizations, and has spoken for TEDx, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, US Lacrosse, IMG Academy, and at numerous other events throughout the US, Canada, Asia and Europe. He has a popular podcast for coaches called Way of the Champions and has even consulted with the US Olympic Committee. The post How to Talk to Kids about Sports, Athletics and the Love of the Game with John O'Sullivan appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Why do children play sports? According to a study by researchers at Notre Dame's Center for Ethical Education, it's to (#1) have fun, then—do something that are good at, improve skills, get exercise, be part of a team and enjoy the excitement of competition. But looking out at many sports fields or at many athletic events- sometimes, if we are being truthful, it looks like we are missing the mark. There are coaches screaming and parents gritting their teeth, fans yelling at referees and teammates shunning other teammates over missed goals or botched moves. What happened to the carefree freedom and fun that sports and athletic engagement once gave us? It's no wonder so many kids drop out of sports by the age of 13. And if we are really to ask ourselves how we can develop strong athletes who thrive at peak performance- do we really think this is the way? My next guest has some other ideas that can really help us. John O'Sullivan started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player- collegiate and professional- and a coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level.  He is the author of the #1 bestselling books Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Is it Wise to Specialize? John's work has been featured in The Huffington Post, CNN.com, Outside Magazine, ESPN.com, Soccer America and numerous other publications. John is an internationally known speaker for coaches, parents and youth sports organizations, and has spoken for TEDx, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, US Lacrosse, IMG Academy, and at numerous other events throughout the US, Canada, Asia and Europe. He has a popular podcast for coaches called Way of the Champions and has even consulted with the US Olympic Committee. The post How to Talk to Kids about Sports, Athletics and the Love of the Game with John O'Sullivan appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Steve Stenersen: ADVNC Founder & CEO Chris Rotelli welcomes the President & CEO of US Lacrosse, Steve Stenersen. Steve has been at the helm of US Lacrosse since its inception in 2008. He has been a key part of the sport's explosion in popularity. Steve & Chris discuss the following topics: - Steve's intro to the sport of lacrosse - Steve's days at UNC where he won 2 National Titles - The growth of lacrosse, and why it isn't growing as rapidly now as it was 5 years ago - The start of the PLL and the future of outdoor pro lacrosse - Lacrosse's potential as an Olympic sport - Steve's advice for parents & players who want to pursue college lacrosse

Anthony Stone is a Physical Education teacher at Gregory Elementary School and Quarterbacks Coach at Boylan High School in Rockford, Ill. He is also the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach for the 2017 Women's Australian National Outback Team & writes blogs for “Hudl” & “Firstdown Playbook.” In July 2016, he was named to the Hudl 100 list. He has presented at IAPHERD, the top physical education convention in Illinois, on how to get students moving with his Games Galore presentations. He has also presented at the Chicago Glazier Clinics on quarterbacks & special teams. He was the Defensive Coordinator for the 2010 U.S. Women's National Tackle Football Team, winners of the IFAF Women's World Championship in which Team USA did not allow a point in three games with an overall score of 201-0. The rest of his coaching experience involves coaching in the CIFL and the IWFL Leagues as well as Beloit College (Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator) and Rockford University (Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers).  As well as coaching football at the youth, middle school and high school level. He will be putting on fundamental youth football camps around the world in 2017, with his “Back to the Basics Football Camp” coming to a city near you. Website/books: coachstonefootball.com Twitter: @coach_stone_mt Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code 'wyccoaches' at leademup.com - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'If you're still teaching your quarterback the day before the game, you're in trouble' Coaching your own kids Why not? You can learn what you don't know, go do it if it interests you Cringe moments 'I was a yeller'. Anthony has learned the value in being positive Teaching Skills - Great games 100 acre words & Cone Island Free games: coachstonefootball.com/enasco-physical-education-free-activities-lesson-plans/ One good strategy is to come up with games where kids don't get 'out'- have a danger zone and a safety zone - if they get tagged, they have to leave the danger zone and go to the safety zone and do some exercise before they return Practice Planning  Use notecards/notebook - keep it with you in practices and games and note things you need to work on When teaching skills - visual analogies comparing the motions to real-world activities work great. Mental toughness Practice reading situations - so your players know what to look for and don't panic when they see something new 'If you're still teaching your quarterback the day before the game, you're in trouble' Mondays through Wednesdays are work/teaching days Monday - introduction Tuesday/Wednesday - work day Thursday - the players should be teaching it back to the coach Friday (gameday)- just be there to chit-chat with the players, not teach them anything new. Ask them if they have any questions - if they do, have them try to answer their own question. Coaching up the parents Moms of football - go from a fan, to a team mom, to a coach on the field Have a teaching day - start with your coaching philosophy. Then make a one-page cheat sheet that explains the basic rules. Then take them on the field and have them try it out a bit. US Lacrosse soft stick program Free sticks/balls for P.E. programs - uslacrosse.org/programs-grants/soft-stick-program Culture Start with a team motto i.e. #CloseTheGap Have the kids create the team standards and the motto Connecting with and impacting kids Anthony mentioned several stories of guys he has connected with who have become lifelong friends Favorite Quote/Book Quote: 'Work smarter not harder' Quote: 'Don't make a bad play into a worse play' Quote from Lou Holtz: 'You need 4 things in life: Something to do. Someone to love.

Chris Buck, President of Get It Done Consulting (www.getitdoneconsulting.net), has his Masters in Exercise and Sport Psychology and is a Certified Consultant and member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). He has consulted with professional and amateur athletes alike, implementing mental conditioning programs in a wide variety of sports, including lacrosse, golf, tennis, soccer, basketball, track/field, crew, fencing, hockey, and baseball. Coach Buck works with multiple NCAA lacrosse programs as a Sport Psychology Consultant to the team as well as a Goalie Psychology Specialist. He is also the Goalie Psychology Specialist for G3 Lacrosse. Chris is the author of "Thinking Inside the Crease," a book describing how to become a mentally tough dominant goalie. He also wrote the Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 goalie coaching certification materials for US Lacrosse. Chris grew up and played lacrosse in Wilton, CT, winning two state championships during his time there and finished his four-year high school career with a 46-1 record as the starting goalie. After high school, he played lacrosse at Ithaca College. Website/book: thinkinginsidethecrease.com Professional Website: getitdoneconsulting.net Twitter: @GetItDoneCT Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code 'wyccoaches' at leademup.com - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'What you believe is more important that what is objectively the case' - Albert Bendora Cringe moment Chris coached a girls team, and didn't know the difference in the rules between boys and girls rules, so he was telling the girls the wrong things A-ha moments Grades are just as important as on-the-field skills to earn a scholarship! Remove self-limitations, believe you can accomplish huge things. 'What you believe is more important that what is objectively the case' - Albert Bendora Mental toughness The physiological affects of fear cause you get into Fight or Flight mode. Chris teaches his goalies to develop a fight mode, 'bring it!' "Let's see how many bruises you can get" Focus on doing your job, not on impressing others or getting the win Don't provide physical solutions to mental problems When making goalie changes - communicate! Even if you are just wanting to get someone else some playing time, they may view a switch as them getting benched. Talk to them about exactly what is going on. Something as simple as 'Wasn't your best game, but you're still my guy.' Practicing in a game-like environment Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent Ask who wants to take a pressure shot in practice - good way to see who might be clutch player at the end of a game Flushing routines Take your hat off, brush some water in your hair, when you put your hat back on you are starting anew Release, replan, refocus - Turn your back to the field of play, replan, then when you turn back around you are refocused Serena Williams - has notecards at her bench with 2 or 3 points of emphasis, she looks at them every time she changes sides Evaluative environment vs Expressive environment: Players don't perform well when they feel they are being evaluated every single play, they perform much better in a expressive environment Dump card - write down everything that is stressing you out - then leave it in their locker - you're not bringing that to the field with you - you can stress out about it again when you get back to your locker The Sport of School - the book 5 different types of student athletes: The workhorse The rookie The natural talent The spectator The intellectual 3 ways to be successful: Work hard Solve problems Have intellectual curiosity Book: Coming soon! Best Stolen Idea

Kate Leavell: I have been an NCAA lacrosse coach, a high school varsity lacrosse and strength coach, a youth and travel coach of many different sports, swimming instructor, NASM certified personal trainer and senior fitness specialist, board member, a national coaches education trainer for US Lacrosse, an eternal college student, a parent of youth and high school athletes, speaker, teacher, and apparently now after four years of blogging and nationally featured articles and a book…a writer. I'm drawn to all things motivational and figuring out what makes people reach and discover what seems impossible. After a recent shoulder surgery led to staring a pulmonary embolism in the face (or staring at it in the lungs?!) i had time to reevaluate what is important. I came to the realization that it's not an interest after all that I spread motivation around, it's in fact, a necessity. So my mission begins, one kid, one coach at a time if need be. Website (and book coming soon): kateleavell.com Twitter: @kateleavell Thank you to our sponsors! - Lead 'Em Up - Save 10% using discount code wyccoaches at leademup.com - Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link - Quote 'Invite your team to get on the bus. Get the energy vampires off the bus. You are better off without them.' - Jon Gordon Coaching your own kids Have assistant coaches coach teach your kid and vice versa Stop coaching on the car ride home, leave it at the field Cringe Moment Putting your own self-worth based on a team's performance 'I know a lot about lacrosse, I don't know anything about building a culture' Big moment: meeting Jon Gordon in the airport, reading The Energy Bus - changed Kate's perspective on building culture Accelerate Deep Training Make everything fun, make everything competitive, then quit talking and just let them do it. 'Kids hear the first sentence and last sentence you say', the middle usually just goes in one ear and out the other. Good Icebreakers/games The Hug game - Call out a number, then the kids have to form a group with that number of people and put arms around each other to form a circle. Whoever doesn't end up in a circle is out. Zombie Tag - First time tagged, you lose an arm. Then you have to go out of circle, run a lap, then you're back in. Then you lose 2nd arm, then legs. So last time you have to roll out of circle b/c you have no legs. Stop playing chess with your players, put away the 'joystick', and Peak performance 'I'm a believer in belief' - The more the kids believe that you believe in them, the better their performance will be Building Culture It starts with expectations up front 3 different groups that feed into your culture: 1 - Coaches - Support one another. Do a mid-season survey to ask kids how they are doing 2 - Players - Positive self-talk 3 - Parents - Kate has an open door policy, the only restriction is that they will only talk about their kid, not other kids on the team Communication - "Drama is heavier than bricks, it always breaks through" Lessons from Jon Gordon 'Invite your team to get on the bus. Get the energy vampires off the bus. You are better off without them.' Urban Meyer 10-80-10 Principle - Quit spending energy on the energy vampires, put your energy towards your high energy people The one that got away It wasn't a tough loss - it was a team where Kate had let the culture get away from her The Positivity Experiment Kate did an experiment where she committed to only talking about what it going well, never pointing out negatives. The things they needed to work on, she would just add them to the practice plan instead of pointing them out. 'I let go of being focused on winning, which freed me up to enjoy coaching and took the pressure off the outcome of the game'

This week we had a little fun on the podcast. We interview coaches at the US Lacrosse convention in Baltimore. Listen in to hear what they had to say.