Kyle and Owen sit down with Hopkinton head coach Dan Norton. They discuss the challenges and successes of Norton's coaching career, including his background and journey to becoming Hopkinton’s head coach. The conversation covers coaching strategies, the importance of youth programs, and how Norton integrates youth and high school lacrosse. They delve into the nuances of defensive drills, the evolution of lacrosse positions like LSM, and the impact of club lacrosse programs. The episode also highlights the rivalry between Hopkinton and Westwood, and the shared history between the teams. Norton shares his thoughts on modern coaching trends and provides insights into lacrosse’s development at the high school level.

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter

00:41 Guest Introduction: Dan Norton

01:39 Dan's Coaching Journey

03:16 Challenges and Learning as a Young Coach

05:26 Balancing Teaching and Coaching

12:23 Reflecting on a Successful Season

15:28 High School Lacrosse in Massachusetts

20:35 Media and Coaching Perspectives

23:11 Awkward Conversations and Career Reflections

24:20 Coaching Youth and High School Lacrosse

25:36 Building Community and Mentorship Programs

28:27 Starting a New Lacrosse Club

29:54 Challenges and Rewards of Club Coaching

33:43 Preparing for the Upcoming Season

37:07 Defensive Drills and Strategies

38:27 Trends in Lacrosse Coaching

39:54 The Evolution of the LSM Position

43:43 Rivalries and Memorable Games

45:13 Closing Remarks and Farewell