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