New England Lacrosse Journal‘s Chasing The Goal

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.

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.