In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' host Jaybird (Jay McMahon) goes solo to continue an interview with Garden City High School lacrosse coaches, including Hall of Fame head coach Steve Finnell and assistants Joe Jovina and Tim Holman. The discussion covers the coaches' backgrounds, their seamless transition into new roles, the intense rivalry with Manhasset in the Woodstick Classic, and their focus on building lacrosse IQ and versatility in their players. The episode also underscores the importance of team culture, strong comradery among coaching staff, and the new challenges posed by the shot clock in high school lacrosse.

00:00 Introduction to Get the Lax Scoop

00:23 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest

00:59 Solo Podcast with Jaybird (Jay McMahon)

01:12 Interview with Garden City High School Coaches

01:59 Introducing Assistant Coach Tim Holman

02:42 Transition to Coach Finnell's Era

03:23 Coaching Styles and Team Dynamics

05:44 Defensive Strategies and Star Players

07:31 Offensive Adjustments with the Shot Clock

13:18 Mindset and Versatility in Lacrosse

15:12 Sponsor Message and Recruiting Insights

16:12 Garden City Lacrosse Tradition

18:42 Team Camaraderie and Coaching Success

23:08 Skills Training for Young Players

24:00 Closing Remarks

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

Check us out...

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

Jules Heningburg: https://thelaxlab.com/

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/