Taylor Wray, current Head Coach at Saint Joseph's University joins this episode. We hear what a Division 1 lacrosse program is doing right now while working under strict COVID-19 guidelines. Taylor shares his Canadian background in hockey and lacrosse and his unique path to playing college lacrosse at Duke University, then playing professionally in the National Lacrosse League. Topics discussed include the Canadian National Team, the benefits of box lacrosse, traits that college coaches value in potential recruits and team members, and more.

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1:20, General: Return to play at SJU (Covid). 

4:14, For parents: Recruiting during Covid.

7:00, For players: Size of College Rosters during Covid.

11:45, For coaches: Canadian Influence and the importance of the 2-man game. 

Questions & Answers

15:30, The Influence of Dave Huntley

17:20, The Importance of Box Lacrosse

20:00, Culture Building at Saint Joseph University

25:55, Training Unselfishness

26:40, Engagement as a Core Value

28:25, Coach Wray’s Youth and Background

32:30, Being Recruited to Duke University

33:33, Playing more than one position.

35:20, Coaches of Influence & How to Compete

37:10, Canadian National Team Experience

45:40, No More Lax Bro Culture

47:50, Traits of a successful collegiate player

51:00, 2022 Saint Joseph University Season – An Outlook

54:30, Rapid Fire NXT Homework

For players: Wallball

For parents: Be Present

For coaches: Instagram Coach Through Cancelation