PLL Champion and superstar Matt Rambo join this show to hang with two of his old coaches.Matt played for Coach Leahy at La Salle College High School and worked with Coach Kupp atThe Dukes Lacrosse Club. The guys share stories about Matt’s early career and learn more abouthis current life playing professionally for the PLL Whipsnakes & Philadelphia Wings in theNLL. Topics discussed include a focus on fundamental skills, Matt’s historic career at theUniversity of Maryland, celebrating the differences of teammates, coaching high school athletes,and more.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!Youth Sports Hot Topics00:14: Introduction: Philly legend – Chef Matt Rambo.3:00: For parents: The importance of playing other positions on the field. Matt Rambo a goalie?9:35: For players: Being a great teammate: La Salle, Maryland, and the Whipsnakes. A family.18:50: For coaches: Shooting verse throwing at the goal. Born intuition or learned skill?Questions & Answers24:45: How Matt got started as a youth lacrosse player: ALC. Playing up. Fundamentals. Again!29:30: His high school experience – La Salle, Recruiting, Academics & State Champions 2013.32:40: Young Matt Rambo. Losing creates fire and other mantras. Fundamentals x3!36:00: Team Culture Building on the New Jersey Battleship and Neighborhood Hoops.39:30: Maryland, Coach Tillman, and a national championship near misses.42:30: Growing up at the University of Maryland as an attackman and as a person.45:00: Winning a National Championship.46:45: A new goal: Team USA.48:30: NLL and the Indoor Experience. Adjust to a new game and a better outdoor game.51:00: Hardest defenseman to go against – indoor & out. Best offensive player not named Matt?55:00: What motivates me?55:50: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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