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In this episode of “The Ride”, host Zach Quezada sits down with lacrosse legend Tom Marechek. They dive into Tom’s journey from his early days playing box lacrosse in Canada to his collegiate success at Syracuse and his professional career with the Philadelphia Wings. Tom shares his insights on deception in shooting, the importance of self-practice, and reflections on some of the most memorable games of his career. They also discuss Syracuse's current lacrosse season, the evolution of the game, and what makes a winning team.
Topics Discussed
- Tom Marechek’s Early Lacrosse Journey – Growing up playing box lacrosse in Canada and learning the fundamentals.
- The Art of Deception in Shooting – Techniques for manipulating goalies and improving shot placement.
- The Importance of Self-Practice – How individual work outside of team practices can elevate a player’s skills.
- Syracuse Lacrosse – A deep dive into the team’s current season, standout players, and what’s needed for success.
- Memorable Championship Moments – Breaking down Syracuse’s 1989 and 1990 championship seasons, including key matchups and rivalries.
- Transition to the Professional Level – Marechek’s time with the Philadelphia Wings and his experience in the NLL.
- International Rivalries – Competing for Team Canada and the legendary USA vs. Canada matchups.
- The Culture of Winning – What separates great teams from the rest, and how team dynamics contribute to championships.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Self-Practice
00:43 Welcome to The Ride with Zach Quezada
02:15 Interview with Lacrosse Legend Tom Marecek
04:28 Tom Marecek's Early Lacrosse Journey
07:06 Mastering Deception and Shooting Techniques
18:00 Syracuse Lacrosse: Current Season Analysis
28:53 Tom Marecek's Syracuse Experience
33:25 The Importance of Riding in Lacrosse
33:46 Memorable Moments from the 89 and 90 Seasons
34:07 Facing Johns Hopkins: A Freshman's Perspective
36:35 Championship Game Highlights
39:26 Unheralded Heroes of the Team
45:26 The 90 Championship Game: A Different Experience
47:31 Transition to Professional Lacrosse
53:58 Winning Culture and Team Dynamics
57:05 International Lacrosse Rivalries
01:01:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Key Quotes from the Episode
"If you really wanna raise the bar for yourself, you have to get in the backyard, get out there, wall ball, and just put in the extra reps." – Tom Marechek
"Deception is showing where the ball is, but not giving it away to the goalie. You move your head, shoulders, and body—not just your stick." – Tom Marechek
"We had a winning culture at Syracuse. Everyone bought in. Everyone knew their role. That’s what made us great." – Tom Marechek
Connect with Us
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎧 Subscribe to "The Ride: Lacrosse Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.
📱 Follow us on social media for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theride.talk/
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a fellow lacrosse fan! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know who you’d love to hear on a future episode of "The Ride"!
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In this episode of “The Ride”, host Zach Quezada sits down with lacrosse legend Tom Marechek. They dive into Tom’s journey from his early days playing box lacrosse in Canada to his collegiate success at Syracuse and his professional career with the Philadelphia Wings. Tom shares his insights on deception in shooting, the importance of self-practice, and reflections on some of the most memorable games of his career. They also discuss Syracuse's current lacrosse season, the evolution of the game, and what makes a winning team.
Topics Discussed
- Tom Marechek’s Early Lacrosse Journey – Growing up playing box lacrosse in Canada and learning the fundamentals.
- The Art of Deception in Shooting – Techniques for manipulating goalies and improving shot placement.
- The Importance of Self-Practice – How individual work outside of team practices can elevate a player’s skills.
- Syracuse Lacrosse – A deep dive into the team’s current season, standout players, and what’s needed for success.
- Memorable Championship Moments – Breaking down Syracuse’s 1989 and 1990 championship seasons, including key matchups and rivalries.
- Transition to the Professional Level – Marechek’s time with the Philadelphia Wings and his experience in the NLL.
- International Rivalries – Competing for Team Canada and the legendary USA vs. Canada matchups.
- The Culture of Winning – What separates great teams from the rest, and how team dynamics contribute to championships.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Self-Practice
00:43 Welcome to The Ride with Zach Quezada
02:15 Interview with Lacrosse Legend Tom Marecek
04:28 Tom Marecek's Early Lacrosse Journey
07:06 Mastering Deception and Shooting Techniques
18:00 Syracuse Lacrosse: Current Season Analysis
28:53 Tom Marecek's Syracuse Experience
33:25 The Importance of Riding in Lacrosse
33:46 Memorable Moments from the 89 and 90 Seasons
34:07 Facing Johns Hopkins: A Freshman's Perspective
36:35 Championship Game Highlights
39:26 Unheralded Heroes of the Team
45:26 The 90 Championship Game: A Different Experience
47:31 Transition to Professional Lacrosse
53:58 Winning Culture and Team Dynamics
57:05 International Lacrosse Rivalries
01:01:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Key Quotes from the Episode
"If you really wanna raise the bar for yourself, you have to get in the backyard, get out there, wall ball, and just put in the extra reps." – Tom Marechek
"Deception is showing where the ball is, but not giving it away to the goalie. You move your head, shoulders, and body—not just your stick." – Tom Marechek
"We had a winning culture at Syracuse. Everyone bought in. Everyone knew their role. That’s what made us great." – Tom Marechek
Connect with Us
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎧 Subscribe to "The Ride: Lacrosse Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.
📱 Follow us on social media for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theride.talk/
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a fellow lacrosse fan! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know who you’d love to hear on a future episode of "The Ride"!
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