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Milton Academy Head Coach Mark Goodrich Has Tips For Student Athletes

The head coach of Milton Academy’s men’s lacrosse team, Mark Goodrich, joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy of the game. One big piece of advice? Use lacrosse to get into a college you might not otherwise get into. Listen as he explains in this wide-ranging interview. 

ISL SPECIAL: Our Rankings and Predictions

The ISL is getting underway for its first full season since 2019. New England Lacrosse Journal Editor Mike Zhe joins the podcast with his rankings of the different teams, and he, Kyle and Jack make their predictions for the season in this lively discussion. Who’s ranked number one? Listen and find out.

Peabody’s Diantgikis Brothers Share Their Paths to Coaching

Brothers George and Chris Diantgikis are both assistant men’s lacrosse coaches. Chris coaches at Merrimack College, while George is at Bentley University. In this lively discussion, the Peabody, Mass., natives share their insights into how to play high-level lacrosse, as well as how their love of the game keeps them coaching.

Medfield’s Champ Coach John Isaf Celebrates His Players

Medfield High School Lacrosse Head Coach John Isaf has a unique take on what it takes to build a winning team. He relies on the town and its families to help produce strong athletes. Coach Isaf is keen on celebrating his players - not just wins, but also the talents that make each of them special. He shares his thoughts on what he loves about the game — and what he’d like to see change — in this week’s episode.

B.U. Coach Silipo Wants Creative Players

B,U, Associate Head Coach Mike Silipo, founder of the podcast “Back It Up,” joins our podcast to discuss his program, what he expects from his players, and why he loves to see a player who catches the ball low go high.

FireWolves’ Partner Mike French On A Legendary Career

Mike French is in not one, not two but three lacrosse halls of fame. French is a major proponent of box lacrosse, and has also had great success with the field game. He is now a partner in the Albany FireWolves of the NLL. Listen, as he shares tales of his storied career in this wide-ranging episode.

Learning the Goalie Position From Legend Guy Van Arsdale

Colby Lacrosse Head Coach Guy Van Arsdale joins the podcast to talk about emphasizing goalie skills and recruiting players to his Waterville, Maine, college. Van Arsdale is a legend of the game, having won four national championships as a player, and is one of the few former goalies who is a head coach.

Bates Coach Lasagna Keeps A Positive Attitude In His Career and Life

Coach Pete Lasagna of Bates College joins the podcast to discuss keeping things positive as his having his team comes back from Covid. The coach discusses life in NESCAC, his commitment to social change, and the excitement he and his players feel for the 2022 season.

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.