Shawn Williams is living every lacrosse nerd’s dream. Building a team from scratch. Picking his players. Developing the system. Developing the culture. Putting his 17 years of pro playing and life experience into his role as the inaugural Head Coach and General Manager of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.

The first ballot hall of fame player won two NLL Championships and is widely regarded as one of the best teammates and leaders the game has ever seen.

Multiple Mann Cup Champion, he also won a Minto Cup as head coach of the Whitby Warriors.

Though born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, he made his name synonymous with Brooklin and Whitby lacrosse and is a pillar in the Ontario lacrosse community.

On this episode, we discuss his approach to building an expansion team, the 12 round fighter mentality, Scarborough bus trips and the three pillars of success that will help take his team to the next level.

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