GameChanger Lacrosse

Today we take a segment from a previous episode from UMass head coach, Greg Canella.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today on the show we got to talk to one of the best lacrosse players of all time, Casey Powell. We asked him about how he got started, what he did to get better, how he improved at Syracuse and what he learned playing indoor.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today's show is a segment from a previous interview with UMass head coach, Greg Cannella.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

At this point, Trevor needs no introduction. Anyone who’s a lacrosse fan knows who he is. He’s a graduate of Denver University. A four-time All-American at the Face-off X. The big east mid-fielder of the year as a sophomore. He was a two time tewaraarton trophy finalist.

He currently plays in the MLL for the Boston Cannons, and is competing in July for team USA in Israel.

I’ve never met Trevor in person but his passion for the sport come across when you talk to him. In this interview we got a chance to talk about how he was recruited to play for Denver, what he focuses on throughout the season, his workout routine on the field and in the gym - and much more.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today we have a special episode of the GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast. The MLL All-Star game is coming up on Thursday, June 28th at the historic Harvard Stadium in Boston. This year, MLL All-Stars take on Team USA in their final test before the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship in Israel.

If you’re a lacrosse fan you gotta watch this game. It’s the top talent in the world on the field all at once. If you’re in the area, and your a lacrosse fan, there’s no excuse, you have to attend. If you can’t make the game, you can watch it on laxsportsnetwork.com.

Before this years game I got chance to talk to the new commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, Sandy Brown. Commissioner Brown is a graduate of Washington & Lee where he played lacrosse for the Generals.

This is Sandy's first year as Commissioner of the MLL. He has over 20 years of experience launching and growing multiple sports media outlets. Take a second to look up his bio online. It’s hard to imagine the league being in better hands.

During the interview we got a chance to talk about the growth of the sport and the MLL, his vision for the future of the league, and what to expect & look for in this years All-Star game.

he GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today on the show we have Marcus Holman.

Marcus is a graduate of North Carolina. He currently plays lacrosse for the Ohio Machine. He's a member of Team USA and will compete in the World Games in Israel this summer.

Marcus is from Baltimore, MD. He played lacrosse at Gilman High School. At UNC he was Rookie of the Year in 2010 and twice All ACC. He was a two time All-American, and a 2 time Tewaaraton Award nominee. At one point, he held UNC’s all-time scoring record until 2015 where he was passed by Joey Sankey.

He’s an MLL All-Star and two time member of team USA. He currently hold the records for most goals in a single MLL game with 11.

Today on the show we got a chance to talk about his time as a young player in high school, his time at UNC, how he mentally prepares for games, and much much more.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today on the show we have the head coach of Rutgers University Men’s Lacrosse, Brian Brecht.

Coach Brecht has over 20 years of college coaching experience. He was named head coach at Rutgers in June, 2011. Rutgers finished the 2018 season with a 9-6 record. They were on the bubble this year, and just missed out on the playoffs. In 2017 Rutgers finished 10-4 and at one point was ranked number one in there nation. In 2016, Rutgers tied it’s record for most wins in a season.

Coach Brecht came to Rutgers after coaching at Sienna for seven years. He was named MAAC Coach of the Year 3 times and lead the program to it’s first ever national ranking.

Before Siena he was an assistant coach at Loyola, Rutgers, West Point, Upenn, Hartwick and Yorktown High school.

Coach Brecht played at Sachem High School on LI and played lacrosse at Springfield College in the mid 90’s.

Today we talk about all sorts of things, from how he got his start at coaching, to how he sets the tone for Rutgers lacrosse.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

For the podcast this week we’re reposting my interviews with two coaches whose team’s are playing in the Men’s DI Final Four this weekend.

The head coach at the University of Albany, Scott Marr. And, the head coach at Yale University, Andy Shay.

For Albany, they make their programs final four debut this weekend. Yale returns to the final four for the first time since 1990. They square off on Saturday at noon.

Both interviews are a must listen for coaches and players a like. I learned a great deal from both of them. I think you will to.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today on the show we have the head coach of Marquette University Men’s Lacrosse team, Joe Amplo.

Coach Amplo just finished his 6th season at Marquette. He’s the program's first ever DI head coach. In just 6 seasons his team already won a Big East championship and had a playoff birth in 2017. He was the Big East coach of the year in 2014. And, he was an assistant coach for Team USA.

Coach Amplo started as a graduate assistant at Hofstra, his alma mater, in 1999 - 2001. He then did one year as an assistant at the University of Pennsylvania before coming back to Hofstra where he remained until he was named the head coach of Marquette in 2011.

In this interview Coach Amplo talked about how he handled being the assistant coach of a team he just played for; how he hustled to make things work as an assistant at Upenn while still living in NY; and, the lessons he learned along the way to being named the head coach at Marquette University.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager

Today on the show we have Tom Palasek. Tom is from Rocky Point High School where he holds the record for points and assists. He's graduate from Syracuse University. He played at both Johns Hopkins and Syracuse. Today, he plays in the MLL for the Atlanta Blaze.

He’s an MLL All-Star and he was part of the 2015 New York Lizards MLL Championship team.

I played with Tom for a few games on the Long Island Lizards. Tom is not only a great teammate, he’s also a great guy to be around as you’ll hear in this interview.

Today we got a chance to talk about how he made a huge jump in his playing ability. How other sports have translated into his lacrosse game, how he developing mental and physical toughness, how kids should think about finding the right college, and much much more.

The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their life to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager