In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg (Ron Doglish) and Jaybird (Jay McMahon) interview Nic Bell, the newly crowned USA Lacrosse High School Coach of the Year for 2025. The discussion covers Nic's journey from his early days in Warrenton, Virginia, to becoming a highly dependable collegiate player at Brown University, and eventually a highly successful high school coach. Nic shares insights on his lacrosse upbringing, the evolution of his career, and the mentors who guided him. The episode also includes a segment on the importance of following one's intuition and Nic’s transformative four years at Brown under coaches Scott Nelson and Lars Tiffany. The podcast emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner guidance and highlights contributions to lacrosse camps for underserved communities.

00:00 Introduction to Get the Lax Scoop

00:23 Meet the Hosts: Big Dawg and Jaybird

01:27 Casual Banter and Travel Plans

04:28 Nick Bell's Lacrosse Journey

14:38 Mindset Minute: Trusting Your Gut

18:08 Harlem Lacrosse Boston Summer Camp

18:59 Nick Bell's College Recruitment Experience

20:21 Brown University Lacrosse: The Early Years

22:32 The Lars Tiffany Era

27:50 Senior Year Reflections and Career Path

29:08 Conclusion and Sign-Off

NEW BOOK!
Inside the Recruiting Game: Insights From College Lacrosse Coaches
-Available on Amazon.com as an Ebook and paperback

Donate to Harlem Lacrosse Summer Camp:

https://www.harlemlacrosse.org/gmvs2025

Links to training videos:
Master The 5 Best Dodges From the Wing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7LDOcQQ6Q&t=88s

Blazing Shots... on the Run!
https://youtu.be/XiptPlM63oQ

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On YouTube @jaymcmahonlax23
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On Facebook @: facebook.com/jmcmahonlax23. Page name: Jay McMahon Lacrosse

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Check out!... Coach Tintle's Lacrosse Barn:

https://g.co/kgs/eXedCXf

SuccessHotline with Dr. Rob Gilbert on Ironclad & Apple Podcasts

Brian Cain Daily Dominator on Apple Podcasts

Lacrosse Charities Mentioned in S2 E36:
https://www.4thefuturefoundation.org/

https://www.harlemlacrosse.org/

https://15forlife.org/