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The guest is Sam Cleveland, the head coach at Lawrence Academy. They discuss Sam's lacrosse journey from playing in Arlington, Mass to his collegiate career at Colgate, and delve into his coaching philosophy at Lawrence Academy. Topics include the challenges and rewards of high school lacrosse, the impact of club lacrosse and prep schools, and the importance of player development and love for the sport. The conversation also touches on recruiting, reclassifying, and how high school coaches can better support their players in navigating the complex landscape of collegiate lacrosse.
Chasing the Goal podcast from New England Lacrosse Journal is a Seamans Media production.
Find more daily lacrosse news at New England Lacrosse Journal: https://www.laxjournal.com/
Topics
00:44 Introducing the Guest: Sam Cleveland
01:45 Sam Cleveland's Early Lacrosse Journey
04:01 High School Lacrosse and Club Struggles
05:58 College Lacrosse Experience at Colgate
08:08 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
17:40 Challenges of Coaching in the ISL
20:50 Recruitment and Team Building at Lawrence Academy
25:49 Balancing ISL and Out-of-League Games
26:43 Reflecting on Last Season's Highlights
27:23 Playoff Strategies and Challenges
29:31 The Importance of Academic and Athletic Balance
33:10 The Role of High School Coaches in Recruitment
35:55 Debating the Reclass Phenomenon
37:28 Challenges in Lacrosse Development
47:40 Opportunities for Improvement in Coaching and Recruitment
50:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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The guest is Sam Cleveland, the head coach at Lawrence Academy. They discuss Sam's lacrosse journey from playing in Arlington, Mass to his collegiate career at Colgate, and delve into his coaching philosophy at Lawrence Academy. Topics include the challenges and rewards of high school lacrosse, the impact of club lacrosse and prep schools, and the importance of player development and love for the sport. The conversation also touches on recruiting, reclassifying, and how high school coaches can better support their players in navigating the complex landscape of collegiate lacrosse.
Chasing the Goal podcast from New England Lacrosse Journal is a Seamans Media production.
Find more daily lacrosse news at New England Lacrosse Journal: https://www.laxjournal.com/
Topics
00:44 Introducing the Guest: Sam Cleveland
01:45 Sam Cleveland's Early Lacrosse Journey
04:01 High School Lacrosse and Club Struggles
05:58 College Lacrosse Experience at Colgate
08:08 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
17:40 Challenges of Coaching in the ISL
20:50 Recruitment and Team Building at Lawrence Academy
25:49 Balancing ISL and Out-of-League Games
26:43 Reflecting on Last Season's Highlights
27:23 Playoff Strategies and Challenges
29:31 The Importance of Academic and Athletic Balance
33:10 The Role of High School Coaches in Recruitment
35:55 Debating the Reclass Phenomenon
37:28 Challenges in Lacrosse Development
47:40 Opportunities for Improvement in Coaching and Recruitment
50:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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