It's just the coaches this episode and they start the show off covering early season topics. They discuss scrimmages, the week(s) leading up to game one, and match ups coming this weekend. Then they move into a combo segment talking about teams to watch for 2026 as well as the stand out attackmen who make them contenders. Both 1A and 2A divisions/attackmen are covered as our sights are set on another exciting Spring season.

The coaches sit down this week and talk about being on the cusp of the 2026 lacrosse season. They start off talking about the evaluation process in the preseason and what is quantified during it. Coach Barry discusses officiating classes that he has taken on a whim before getting into this episode's coaches corner. This week we cover things that don't take talent but still build positive programs. Thanks to all our listeners and good luck to all this season!

We welcome another new head coach on the program this week. This time it is Legacy Lacrosse Co-Founder and Brebeuf head coach, Keaghan Holland. Keaghan talks with the coaches about the roots of Evansville/Southern Indiana lacrosse. His time spent at Evansville Memorial and Hanover both as a player and coach. Coach Holland gives us insight into how he is building his program with little time to prepare for 2026. They share stories, advice, and much more. Thank you to Coach Holland for taking the time to join the show.

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob spend this week speaking with one of the newer faces to 2A, Penn Head Coach Kaene Haughee. Coach Haughee talks about how he found his way to lacrosse as a player in South Bend and his journey into coaching. Topics range from invitational championships with the SB Bears to tips for newer coaches, lacrosse in Northern Indiana, and much more. The Kingsmen's new coach also gives us players to keep an eye out as Penn takes on the Spring season. Thank you Coach Haughee for your time!

The coaches are back together this episode and start things off with another position spotlight. This time they focus on some of the top returning faceoff players in the state. Then the coaches get into the details about the Notre Dame coaching clinic from this past weekend. They talk about the clinic's structure, how elite college coaches structure practices, and other lessons from the weekend.

Coach Barry sits down this episode for a conversation with IHSLA President, John Duffy. The two talk about all things IHSLA. What the future may look like and what can be done to continue growth with Indiana. They also discuss Coach Duffy's non-profit work and how it has helped him take over his new role. Thank you to Coach Duffy for taking the time for this interview!

The coaches are back from their Holiday break to sit down with an extremely special guest. They are joined by current INGLA president and Guerin Catholic Girls head coach, Joe Bellflower. Coach Bellflower spends over an hour with the guys talking about everything INGLA. How the league is structured, how the emerging IHSAA program is working, awards, growth, and so much more is covered. They pivot to get into what makes the Guerin Catholic Girls program tick and how they've been able to compete at a high level consistently. A big thank you to Coach Bellflower!

We have a special holiday episode for everyone this week! The coaches start things off covering some of the best defensemen that are making their return next season. Time is spent on both 1A and 2A defensive stand outs before the coaches switch over to the giving season. The final segment being a discussion about all of the "gifts" and lessons that lacrosse offers us, from players to coaches.

In the second week of our newest season, the coaches start the positional spotlight segment with the Hoosier state's goalkeepers. They cover both the 1A and 2A goalies they see as standouts for the 2026 season. They follow up with another coaches corner and this week it's all about ground balls. Stats, tips, and drills are all covered when talking about getting the rock off the turf. Finally, we finish up talking with McFly partner Matt McIntyre. Coach McIntyre talks about everything from Zionsville youth lacrosse to everything that McFly manages. Topics range from their MaxLax leagues, Checkers box lacrosse, growing lacrosse in Indiana, and so much more. Enjoy our longest episode to date!

Relevant links:

https://mcflylacrosse.com/

GB Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIOjTHxEJ3A

Swarm GB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGTV3d2n4Oo

Polar Bear GB: https://coachesinsider.com/lacrosse/polar-bear-ground-ball-drill-with-nat-st-laurent-and-collin-stephens-ohio-northern-univ/

The coaches are back to begin a "second" season of Lacrosse Roads of America. They start the episode discussing their hiatus and the vision for LRA episodes leading up to the 2026 season. Coach Jacob starts his faceoff segment off talking proper stance before both hosts dive into Coach Barry's eight cardinal rules for unsettled play. Thanks to everyone for listening and sticking with us!