College recruiting has become loud, expensive, and emotional.

In this episode of the Three Phase Podcast, Joe LaLeune sits down with Dennis Joyce — better known as Laxdad — to break down what families consistently get wrong about college lacrosse recruiting… and what actually matters.

This isn’t a hype conversation.

It’s a real discussion about fit over logos, development over panic, and making decisions that still make sense four years from now.

Whether you’re navigating lacrosse, hockey, football, soccer — or simply making high-pressure life decisions — the principles in this episode apply.

Inside this conversation:

• The biggest mistakes families make with early commitments
• Why most showcase money is wasted
• How to interpret real recruiting interest versus noise
• Why system fit matters more than prestige
• The role of coach honesty
• And why patience may be the most underrated advantage in recruiting

If you value clarity over chaos, this episode will give you a smarter framework.

Connect with Dennis Joyce (Laxdad)

Website: https://laxdad.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laxdad

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Laxdad

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