One of the best athletes on the planet joins the show today to discuss a variety of things, including how he reaches "flow state," insane kettlebell workouts he taught himself during the pandemic and the powerful spiritual meaning lacrosse has within the Native American community. We also talk about the centuries-long mistreatment of natives in this country and the awareness that more American schools need to bring to it. We also close by discussing one of Lyle's favorite things: cereal.
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Lyle Thompson is 28 years old and currently plays for the Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Drafted No. 1 overall in 2015 in both the MLL and NLL, Lyle is widely regarded as one of the best lacrosse players in the world.
A two-time Tewaaraton Award winner at UAlbany, Lyle and his family members are devoted to teaching the game and its healing principles to the next generation of athletes.
He currently lives with his wife and five children in Six Nations, Ontario, a few hours away from where he grew up in upstate New York. To this day, he remains a loyal member of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) clan and is devoted to educating people about the Native American way of life.
You can follow Lyle on Twitter and Instagram @Lyle4Thompson. You can also check out @thompsonbrotherslax on Instagram.
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"We play the game for The Creator and it's beyond winning or losing. It's beyond scoring a goal. It's beyond points. it's beyond any of those because it's done so much healing for us." - Lyle on the meaning of lacrosse to his community (25:00).
"I had a spiritual relationship with that stick and I personified that stick and I would sleep with that stick for years...When I stepped on the field, I knew that we had such a deep connection and that it was going to take care of me." Lyle on the relationship with his childhood lacrosse stick (26:32).
"I was never into alcohol. I never had a sip of alcohol in my life. I had never had any drugs. I've never smoked weed. I've always stayed on a pretty strict path. My parents were sort of strict on those things and I just didn't see any purpose in it." - Lyle explains how he's avoided distractions (33:45).
"We're on T-shirts. We're mascots. We're the names on the back of cars. We're the names of states and our jewelry is even trending...At the end of the day, the truth isn't being told." - Lyle on the mistreatment of Native Americans (39:14).
"Have an open mind and always ask questions to yourself, others, to teachers, to parents, to friends, even to enemies. I think it's important to always ask questions and be true to yourself and keep an open mind and always be willing to learn. And if you can observe when you're having fun, hey, keep doing more of that." - Lyle's advice to young people trying to find their purpose in life (46:03).
