GameChanger Lacrosse

Today on the show we have University of Michigan Head Coach, Kevin Conry.

Coach Conry is a graduate of Johns Hopkins. He started his coaching career at Siena College. He then moved on to Penn State University, and then to Fairfield as the defensive coordinator where his defenses went from being ranked 39th in the nation, to among at least the top 16 in his final 3 years at the program.

After Fairfield he spent 5 years at the University of Maryland as the defensive coordinator and the last 2 as associate head coach.

Coach Conry is the second head coach in Michigan history. At the time of this recording he is in the middle of his first season as head coach with an overall record of 7-6.

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 I talk to Brett Bucktooth. Brett is a graduate of Syracuse University. He was my teammate in 2006 when he was a second team All-American.

Brett went on to play in the MLL for the Boston Canon and Rochester Rattlers. He was all-Star in the NLL for the Buffalo Bandits and New England Black Wolves.

For Brett, Lacrosse runs in his blood. On this episode we talk about how lacrosse runs in his family, the lesson his dad taught him, and how he earned a playing spot on Syracuse.

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

Coach Moran is on his second season as the Head Coach of UMBC Men’s Lacrosse. He started off his coaching career at Navy Prep. From there he moved back to his alma-mater as the offensive coordinator at Maryland. HIs offense averaged 11 goals / game over his 6 year period. HIs next move was to Loyola where in 2016 his offense average 12 goals / game. In June of 2016 he took over at UMBC for Coach Zimmerman after 23 years.

I spoke with Coach Moran two days before their victory over an undefeated and #1 ranked, Albany. During our call we talked about how he handled coaching the Navy Prep team by himself. What he learned his first few years and Maryland. And how he’s approaching his new challenge at UMBC.

Here’s my interview with Coach Moran.

This is the first ever live interview for the GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast. A few weeks ago we had Tom Schreiber stop by the GameChanger office in downtown Manhattan. We invited some coaches to stop by to listen live, and we even opened it up to a live Q&A at the end.

This was Tom’s second time on the podcast. He’s arguably the best player in the world right now so he needs no introduction.

During this talk we touched on how lacrosse runs in his family, the best coaching advice he received throughout his career, and what his training routine looks like today.

This is a must listen for coaches and young players alike. Here’s my interview with Tom Schreiber.

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

John Galloway is on his second season as the head coach of Jacksonville Men’s Lacrosse. At the time of this recording Jacksonville is current 4 - 4.

Coach Galloway was a goal tender at Syracuse University. He has a NCAA record of 59 wins. He was the first 2 time First Team All-American goalie in Syracuse history. He’s also the first goalie in NCAA history to win a national championship in his freshman and sophomore year.

In the MLL he was named Rookie of the year for the Rochester Rattlers and in 2014 he was the MLL Goalie of the Year. He’s an MLL All-Star and a member of the 2014 and 2018 US National Team.

He started off his coaching career at Providence University where he helped their goalie become the Big East goaltender of the year and All-Big East First team honors. That was the first time in program history that someone from Providence earned that honor.

In this convo we talk about things like how he’s trying to establish a strong culture at JU, how he prepares his team week in and week out, and much more. This is a great conversation for young coaches who are trying to build a strong culture and set the tone for their program. Here’s my interview with Coach Galloway.

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

Chris is from Rumford, Rhode Island. He played high school lacrosse at Moses Brown School where he was a three-time high school All-American and four-time All-State Selection.

He graduated UVa in 2003 as the most decorated Midfielder is Virginia Lacrosse history.

He was a co-captain of the 2003 National Championship team. Also, that year he was the Tewaarton Trophy winner, the McLaughlin Award winner as the nations best midfielder, the ACC player of the year, and a first team all-American. He also became the first lacrosse player in history to win the ACC Male Athlete of the Year, and the first overall pick of the MLL collegiate draft.

He was a 4 time MLL All-Star

3-Time All-American

3-Time All ACC

Chris and I talked about how he made a name for himself while playing in an area of the country that’s not typically a hotbed for lacrosse, how he was able to make the transition from playing in Rhode Island, to playing at UVa, and what it takes to become a great mid-fielder.

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

Lars is coaching his second season as the head coach of UVa Men’s Lacrosse.

He comes to Virginia with 12 years of coaching experience. He spent 10 years at Brown, his alma mater. His final year at Brown he led the Bears to a final four appearance and 16 - 3 record. During his time at Brown his teams won an Ivy League title in 2008, 2010, 2015, and 2016.

Tiffany was the New England Coach of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2015, and 2016 and was the Ivy League Coach of Year in 2015 and 2016.

As of the launch of this episode, UVA is currently 6 - 1. They’re ranked 9 in the nation.

In this interview Coach Tiffany and I talk about his journey to becoming a coach. The lessons he learned along the way. Taking over as head coach at UVa. How he’s trying to make his team more cohesive, and how he’s attempting to make his players smarter on and off the field.

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

JJ Morrissey talks about how he handles guarding someone who's 6'2 225lbs.

JJ is from Winchester, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2006. He was captain his senior year at UVa where his team went 17 - 0 and is arguably the greatest college lacrosse team ever. JJ played in the MLL for the LA Riptide and Boston Cannons

I played with JJ two out of my four years at UVa. Even as a freshman and sophomore it was obvious that JJ was the type of player you wanted on your team. He’s one of the most underrated players I’ve ever played with.

Not only is JJ the type of player that everyone should aspire to be, he’s also an all around great person. If you listen to this interview, you’ll understand what I mean. This is a must a listen for every young person who wants to learn about hard word, dependability, and humility. It’s also a great episode for coaches who want to instill these qualities in their players.

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 episode is my talk with one of the best to ever play the game, Joe Breschi.

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