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Syracuse goalie Michael Ippoliti joins the show to share his incredible lacrosse journey—from growing up in Farmingdale, NY, to earning his spot with the Orange, and now representing Team Italy on the international stage.

We dive into:

• The moment he first stepped into the crease as a kid 🥍
• How playing multiple sports shaped his goalie game
• His unique style of baiting shooters and leading a defense
• Training and competing at Syracuse alongside elite goalies
• Scoring a goal and making history at the European Championships with Italy 🇮🇹
• Lessons for young goalies on recruiting, leadership, and trusting the process

Michael’s story is packed with passion, grit, and wisdom for players and coaches alike. Whether you’re chasing your dreams in the cage or just love the game, this episode will fire you up.

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