Coach No. 3: Holland Rutter is a current lacrosse player at Emerson College, where she’s studying Sports Communication while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics. Beyond the classroom and the field, she’s gained hands-on coaching experience through Lacrosse America, helping develop the next generation of players.

In this episode, Coach Rutter talks about what it’s like to coach while still competing, how communication plays a role in leadership, the lessons she’s learned from being both a player and a coach, and her advice to young women looking to grow in the world of sports.

Welcome to Called in the Huddle — a short-form interview series from CoachCorner, the platform connecting youth sports coaches with programs that need them.

In each 15–20 minute episode, we sit down with standout coaches whom are shaping the future of youth athletics. These are real conversations about what drew them to coaching, the mentors who’ve guided them, and the advice they’d pass on to the next generation.

Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a rising talent, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away inspired by the stories of leadership, grit, and purpose that make youth sports so powerful.

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