New England Lacrosse Journal‘s Chasing The Goal

Tabor’s RJ Swift Breaks Down the ISL

Tabor Academy’s Head Coach R.J. Swift joins Kyle and Jack for a discussion about his school’s unique place in the ISL. Tabor, a boarding school, has had a lacrosse team since 1949. Coach Swift, now going into his fifth year, talks about how the boarding environment makes for bonding experiences and builds independence. 

Murphy Leads Bentley Into 30th Season

You can’t talk Bentley University lacrosse without talking about Coach Jim Murphy. 2022 will mark his 30th season as the school’s men’s lacrosse coach. And consider this: There hasn’t been any other varsity coach at Bentley. It’s been all Coach Murphy. The Billerica High School Hall of Fame helped the Boston Cannons win the 2011 MLL championship. Coach Murphy also shares great advice about how to get financial aid and scholarship money in this fascinating podcast.

Wesleyan’s John Raba Continuing To Build A Winner

Wesleyan Lacrosse Head Coach John Raba joins the podcast to talk NESCAC, where he is the winningest coach with an all-time record of 284-120. John talks about how he dealt with the Covid-shortened 2021 season, how he’s building the team for next season and how he developed his team’s “zone” strategy.

Marty Bowes on searching for - and finding - meaning in lacrosse

Martin "Marty" Bowes is best known for his time as a member of the Boston Cannons. He is currently an assistant coach at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont, and the co-owner of Compete Lacrosse Academy. Bowes has become a leader in the online lacrosse community with his stances against racism and abuse. He sat down with Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli to talk about his background and journey through the lacrosse landscape from Quincy, Massachusetts to trying out for professional box lacrosse teams. 

Rocky Batty on the Unique Environment of Babson Lacrosse

Babson College is well known for its top-flight business school. But the Beavers’ lacrosse program is busy opening eyes and winning titles. Head Men’s Coach Rocky Batty joins us to discuss how the school seeks players who are tops in academics and sports, including what he looks for in prospects’ highlight tapes.

The Piatelli Family’s Secrets For Success

You all know our co-host, Jack Piatelli. But you probably don't know he has two talented sons, both of whom play lacrosse at Cornell. John and Brian Piatelli wound up at Cornell through different paths, but are thrilled to be where they are. And what does father Jack think of his sons? Listen to this fun and engaging podcast to find out.

Harvard’s Gerry Byrne On What Makes A Successful Recruit

Get the inside scoop on recruiting from Gerry Byrne, Harvard’s Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach. Byrne has a long and storied career as a player and a coach. He spent 13 years as the defensive coordinator at Notre Dame before becoming the head coach at Harvard prior to the COVID-shortened 2020 season. He is regarded as one of the best defensive coaches in the game. 

Focusing On the Faceoff With Specialist Greg Gurenlian

The lacrosse faceoff is so important to the game it has its own training methods. Co-Founder & Coach of The FaceOff Academy, Greg Gurenlian, joins Kyle to talk about why the faceoff needs its own school, what he teaches there, and what kind of player it takes to play faceoff exceptionally. He also has a lot of thoughts about rules changes and how they impact the game

Talking Box With Albany FIrewolves‘ GM Glenn Clark

This week we're talking inside the box - box lacrosse. The NLL’s Albany Firewolves GM and Head Coach Glenn Clark joins us to talk about the box game, how it differs from the outside game, and what he looks for in a box team. A fast-paced, exciting game, Clark gives his pitch for why you should check out box lacrosse.

St. Joseph’s Andrew Fink on His Assertive Coaching Style

Coach Andrew Fink is the first men’s head lacrosse coach at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, CT, entering his third season. Previously, he was the head coach of the Mount Ida, where he won eight conference championships. Fink describes his coaching style as “having an edge” and looks for student athletes who study hard and play hard.