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Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss discuss the recent weekend's major games and player performances in college lacrosse. Cornell and Maryland achieved significant wins, while Ohio State continued their undefeated streak. The episode features segments such as the Two-Minute Drill, a discussion on players engaging with coaches about playing time, highlights from various games, and trends in offensive dodging and defensive approach angles in lacrosse. Key games, notable players, and unit performances are dissected, with special mentions going to individuals like CJ Kirst and teams such as Army and Maryland. Future matchups in men's and women's college lacrosse are previewed as the guys provide insights and predictions for the coming weekend's games.

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0:00 - Weekend Recap

20:00 - Player's Perspective: Playing Time

32:45 - Games, Players & Units

44:15 - Dodging Angles

51:45 - Weekend Preview

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Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn discuss recent lacrosse weekend highlights, focusing on notable games, player performances, and team strategies. The episode includes an in-depth segment called GPUs (Games, Players, and Units), featuring breakdowns of standout matches. The guys also delve into trends such as ball reversals and offensive strategies, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and feel for the game. They round off the discussion by looking ahead to upcoming matchups and providing insight into how teams can optimize their performance.

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Top Performers
7:30 - Player's Perspective (Recruiting Rankings)
25:45 - GPUs
40:00 - What Makes A "QB1"
51:30 - Trends
1:02:40 - Weekend Preview

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Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn discuss Maryland's victory over Notre Dame. They also highlight notable performances from players and units across the college lacrosse landscape, share insights on the dynamics of inverting in lacrosse strategy, and offer recruiting advice for uncommitted high school juniors and sophomores. The episode concludes with a look ahead at anticipated matchups for the upcoming weekend.

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0:00 - Intro

5:00 - Weekend Takeaways

11:30 - Player Perspective

25:30 - GPUs

38:45 - Hot Topics

1:00:45 - Weekend Preview

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Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss and Matt Dunn are joined by Harvard's Sam King. The team discusses Harvard’s significant win against Syracuse and dive deep into topics such as big attack performances, inverts, tryouts, and the dynamics of zone offense/defense. Sam shares his experiences and perspectives on team leadership, preparation for major games, and the challenges of college lacrosse. The podcast also highlights notable games and players from the past week and looks ahead to key upcoming matchups in college lacrosse, including a preview of Maryland vs Notre Dame, a rematch of last year's national title game.

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0:00 - Intro

3:15 - Sam King Joins

25:40 - Player/Parent Perspective

37:00 - GPUs

47:00 - Hot Topics

1:04:15 - Notable Games

In this episode of the FCL podcast, hosts Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss and Matt Dunn are joined by special guest AJ Larkin. The episode kicks off with a review of recent lacrosse matchups and notable performances, including Maryland's win over Syracuse and Princeton's overtime victory against Penn State. On the women's side, Syracuse won against Maryland and BC defeated Northwestern in a significant game.

AJ Larkin discusses a day in the life of a Maryland lacrosse player, sharing his daily schedule, the transition from high school to college, and his decision to redshirt his freshman year. The discussion highlights the team's preparation under coach Tillman and a breakdown of Maryland's tactical approach in their recent game against Syracuse. The hosts also cover the weekend's most anticipated games and provide advice to parents and players navigating tryouts and playing time issues. The episode concludes with insights on the increasing use of the 10-man ride in lacrosse and a deeper dive into innovative offensive strategies, particularly Villanova's three-man below goal line extended approach.

Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss are back for another in-season episode of the First Class Lacrosse Podcast!

Stephen runs us through the 'Two Minute Drill,' while Matt breaks down the 'GPUs' (Games, Players, Units) to watch. The guys wrap with our 'Players Perspective' covering audience questions. Key discussions feature notable weekend performances, hot topics like Ivy League openings and Syracuse's potent offense, and the critical role of long poles in defense.

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Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn recap the first week of college lacrosse action and preview upcoming games on the episode. They discuss standout performances, key games, and provide insights on teams such as Georgetown, Loyola, Maryland, Utah, Syracuse and Ohio State. The episode highlights the challenges of watching games due to varying streaming services and the importance of high-quality broadcasts. It also delves into the development of younger players, offering advice on how to stand out in tryouts and improve lacrosse skills. Additionally, the hosts touch on the nuances of offensive strategies like attacking the flow of the defense and the importance of principles-based offenses.

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Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss kick off the season by discussing key games, trends, and principles in modern lacrosse. They delve into upcoming matchups such as Hopkins vs. Denver and Loyola vs. Georgetown, analyze how offensive and defensive strategies have evolved, and emphasize the role of player creativity in today's game. The podcast also highlights the impact of changing training methods, principles-based offense and defense, and the importance of adapting to new styles of play.

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Stephen Rehfuss and Deemer Class welcome Syracuse Women's Head Lacrosse Coach Kayla Treanor. They discuss Kayla's illustrious playing career at Syracuse, her journey to becoming a coach, and her experiences with Team USA, both as a player and now as an offensive coordinator. Kayla shares insights into her background, the influence of her father on her coaching aspirations, and the challenges she faced transitioning from a superstar player to a collegiate head coach at a young age. The podcast also delves into her strategies for maintaining player confidence, her unique observational skills as a coach, and her thoughts on achieving a balanced coaching approach. Listeners gain a comprehensive view of Kayla's career achievements, her relentless drive, and her commitment to the game.

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Matt Dunn and Deemer Class interview Georgetown's men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Warne. The conversation delves into Coach Warne's coaching philosophy, emphasizing his defensive strategies, player connections, and innovative mindset. Key topics include effective recruitment, the balance of skill development within chaotic game scenarios, and the importance of adaptive coaching techniques. Coach Warne also shares his excitement and approach to his recent role as an assistant coach for the US Men's National Lacrosse Team, highlighting the challenges and pride associated with representing his country.

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