JM3 Lacrosse Podcast

In this episode, Jamie Munro and Colleen Magarity Kelly discuss the latest trends in women's lacrosse recruiting, defensive strategies, and offensive IQ. They share insights on how players can improve their game and navigate the recruiting process effectively.

key topics

• Impact of five and five recruiting rules
• Defensive strategies: man-to-man vs zone
• Offensive IQ and off-ball movement
• Importance of highlight videos and film quality
• Recruitment process and communication with coaches
• Player development and re-classing in women's lacrosse
• College camp strategies and showcase importance
• Transition game and two-man offense
• Adapting to evolving defensive schemes
• Role of athleticism and skill in recruitment
• Creating variability and deception in offense

In this episode, Tim McCormack, head women's lacrosse coach at Johns Hopkins University, shares insights into his innovative offensive strategies, coverage solutions, and player development techniques. Discover how principles like unpredictability, volume, and coverage reading are transforming lacrosse coaching and gameplay.

key topics

• Principles of volume offense and creating advantages
• Coverage solutions and reading defenses
• Two-man and three-man game triggers and actions
• Attunement to coverage and gaming the system
• Zone offense strategies and exploiting gaps
• Player recruitment focusing on skill and IQ

In this episode, Kelly Amonte Hiller, head coach of Northwestern Women's Lacrosse, shares insights into her coaching philosophy, team development, defensive strategies, and how adaptability and growth mindset drive success.

Key Topics

• Team resilience and comeback strategies
• Defensive principles and adaptability
• Offensive versatility and player involvement
• Building a strong team culture and balance
• Use of zone and man-to-man defenses
• Player development and growth mindset
• Game-specific tactical adjustments
• Recruitment of adaptable athletes

Jamie Munro sits down with Brian Kelly, Boston Cannons attackman, Vassar Assistant and JM3 Coach, for a detailed conversation about his breakout season, what he learned from elite teammates, and how he is translating those ideas into coaching. They also dig deep into lacrosse concepts like hand fighting, wide grip defense, crack angle picking, shot selection, and using constraints to train smarter. In this episode, Brian shares how a move from “find a drill on Instagram” training to more intentional pickup and constraint-based work helped unlock his game. The discussion is especially useful for players and coaches who want practical ideas for improving dodging, shooting, and two-man game.

In this episode, Kevin Corrigan, head coach at Notre Dame, shares insights on coaching philosophy, game strategies, and the importance of adaptability and IQ in lacrosse. We explore how to develop smarter players and create variability in training to improve performance.

key topics

• The importance of variability and external focus in training
• How to evaluate and develop lacrosse IQ
• Strategies for full field game development
• Using constraints to teach decision-making
• The role of mental toughness and psychology in sports
• Adapting game plans based on personnel and opposition
• The significance of communication and leadership on defense
• Innovative drills and practice design for game readiness

In this all new and rebranded podcast, Jamie talks to PLL Chaos' midfielder and 2026 Natoinal Champion Chad Palumbo, who shares insights on everything Princeton lacrosse, as well as the key things in his development that made him the player he is today.

key topics

• The role of culture
• Principles-based offense and spacing guidelines
• The importance of intentional pick setting and reading defenses
• Deception as a core skill in high-level lacrosse
• Pickup as a tool for skill development and creativity
• The influence of free play and unstructured practice
• Adapting training methods to enhance decision-making and IQ
• The significance of player strengths and roles in offense