Winchester Coach Phil Reuland

The guest is Winchester High School head lacrosse coach Phil Reuland. The conversation covers several topics including the trials and tribulations of coaching, the impact of injuries, and the importance of adaptability in coaching strategies. Coach Reuland shares anecdotes from his extensive coaching career, emphasizing the need to tailor strategies to the strengths of the players, highlighting memorable wins, and discussing how the sport has evolved over the years. They also touch upon the unique challenges faced by public schools in the evolving landscape of lacrosse, particularly in contrast to private and prep schools. 

Topics

01:17 Welcoming the Guest: Coach Phil Reuland

01:35 Coach's Lacrosse Journey

03:39 Transition to Coaching

05:18 Challenges and Achievements as a Coach

11:13 Impact of COVID on Lacrosse

14:41 Public vs. Private School Lacrosse Dynamics

23:18 Future of Lacrosse Divisions

26:35 Challenges of Managing Lacrosse Injuries

27:15 Impact of Injuries on Team Dynamics

33:07 Memorable Wins and Coaching Highlights

36:51 Coaching Philosophy and Strategies

45:41 Adapting to Changes in Lacrosse

52:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts