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Thanks to our special guest, John Begier, Head Coach at Radnor High School (PA).
Here are some highlights from this episode. We hope that you enjoy the show!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
6:00, For players:
Re-defining the “Long-Stick Middie” position, with the influence of Fred Opie from Syracuse
10:00, For parents:
Involving parents and helping manage parent expectations as a high school coach
20:05, For coaches:
Managing free-spirited players vs. system players on your team
Questions & Answers
26:10, Radnor’s 2021 State Championship Run
31:50, The importance of an “everybody is a 1” mentality and every player having an important role
36:00, The influence of coaches like Mike Mayock Sr. (while at Haverford School) and Jeff Long (while at UVA)
38:40, Props for the assistant coaches and the parent support at Radnor High School
44:00, A life-changing phone call from Peter Samson, an icon of the Philly Lacrosse scene
46:00, Coaches should focus on their growth
51:40, How High School coaches can collaborate with club coaches to fully support their players
54:58, Supporting multi-sport athletes and encouraging lacrosse players to have different sports experiences
Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For players: Consciously strive to be a great, inclusive teammate
For parents: Enjoy and have fun with the ride with your kids, it goes fast
For coaches: Make your practice the best two of the day for your players
“You don’t have to be serious about being serious.” - Gerry Byrne, Harvard Head Coach
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Thanks to our special guest, John Begier, Head Coach at Radnor High School (PA).
Here are some highlights from this episode. We hope that you enjoy the show!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
6:00, For players:
Re-defining the “Long-Stick Middie” position, with the influence of Fred Opie from Syracuse
10:00, For parents:
Involving parents and helping manage parent expectations as a high school coach
20:05, For coaches:
Managing free-spirited players vs. system players on your team
Questions & Answers
26:10, Radnor’s 2021 State Championship Run
31:50, The importance of an “everybody is a 1” mentality and every player having an important role
36:00, The influence of coaches like Mike Mayock Sr. (while at Haverford School) and Jeff Long (while at UVA)
38:40, Props for the assistant coaches and the parent support at Radnor High School
44:00, A life-changing phone call from Peter Samson, an icon of the Philly Lacrosse scene
46:00, Coaches should focus on their growth
51:40, How High School coaches can collaborate with club coaches to fully support their players
54:58, Supporting multi-sport athletes and encouraging lacrosse players to have different sports experiences
Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For players: Consciously strive to be a great, inclusive teammate
For parents: Enjoy and have fun with the ride with your kids, it goes fast
For coaches: Make your practice the best two of the day for your players
“You don’t have to be serious about being serious.” - Gerry Byrne, Harvard Head Coach