Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Lax Expert Ryan Conwell
Host Kyle Devitte is joined by guest Ryan Conwell. They delve into Ryan's lacrosse journey, starting from high school in Liverpool, New York, transitioning to college experiences, and his significant involvement with box lacrosse. The episode highlights the competitive nature of senior men's lacrosse in the NABLL, the inception and evolution of the Nor'easters, and the short-lived yet memorable experience of the PBLA with the Chowder Heads. Conwell also discusses the importance of officiating in lacrosse and shares insights on his involvement with the moon bears in international tournaments like the one in Prague. The episode wraps with Devitt's gratitude towards Conwell for his contributions to the sport and his personal aspirations in lacrosse.
Topics
00:21 Guest Introduction: Ryan Conwell
00:49 High School Lacrosse Memories
01:45 College Lacrosse Journey
02:58 Lacrosse Forums and Online Community
04:05 Ranking Lacrosse Fan Bases
13:21 Transition to Box Lacrosse
19:46 Founding the Nor'easters
24:33 The Core Four Teams
25:09 The NABLL League Structure
25:31 Rebuilding and Tryouts
26:29 The Value of Summer League
30:14 The Moon Bears Journey
33:19 The PBLA Experience
40:46 The Importance of Being a Good Teammate
43:23 Referee Shortage and Challenges
52:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts