Hi! I’m Isabel and I am a 19-year-old podcaster from Chicago! Tune in for a new podcast every Sunday for personal experience stories, teen life advice, special guests, podcast tips, and more! Follow me on social media! Podcast Instagram: @just.isabel.things.podcast Check out my website: https://linktr.ee/Justisabelthingspodcast For business opportunities and inquiries, please email: [email protected] Thank you!
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Welcome to the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast! Where each week Coach Damon features interviews, strategy, and advice for dominating our position - lacrosse goalie! Ever wonder what makes the top lacrosse goalies elite? Me too! So I decided to create a podcast to figure it out. Each week I interview an elite lax goalie, coach, or special guest to find the tools, tactics, drills, and mental mindsets that listeners can use.
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LGR 270: Win the Little Things with Syracuse Goalie Danny Guyette
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47:33Send us a text Daniella (Danny) Guyette is an emerging talent in collegiate lacrosse, recognized for her agility, composure, and leadership as a goalkeeper for Syracuse University. Originally from Newbury Park, California, Guyette’s lacrosse journey began at Newbury Park High School, where she was a standout player. She earned multiple accolades, i…
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LGR 269: Betty Nelson: Building Confidence in the Crease
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55:06Send us a text Podcast interview with Carolina Tar Heels goalie Betty Nelson. At UNC, Nelson quickly made her mark. In her first collegiate start, she recorded seven saves, contributing to a dominant 14-2 victory over James Madison. Throughout the 2025 season, she has maintained a save percentage over 50% and played a pivotal role in UNC's top-rank…
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LGR 268: Mind Over Matter: Isabel Pithie’s Approach to Mental Toughness and Goalkeeping
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59:54Send us a text In this podcast episode, Notre Dame goalie Isabel Pithie opens up about the mental side of goalkeeping and how she stays focused and ready for action. A key theme of her journey has been mental preparation—whether it’s staying locked in during games, visualizing key moments, or learning how to reset after conceding a goal. She talks …
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LGR 267: Connor Foley’s Baggy Style and Big Presence in Net
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58:45Send us a text Podcast interview with Brown goalie Connor Foley. Brown University goalie Connor Foley has been turning heads this season with a .560 save percentage, Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week honors, and an Inside Lacrosse HM All-American. But what sets Foley apart isn’t just stats—it’s his energy, style, and mindset. He joins the sho…
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LGR 266: Embracing the Pressure with St. Joe's goalie Tommy Gross
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1:00:11Send us a text Podcast interview with Tommy Gross, starting lacrosse goalie for the St. Josephs Hawks. We dig into him learning the position of lacrosse goalie at a young age, some mental lessons he's learned along the way, and a lesson from last year's A10 championship game he'll never forget. Support the show…
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LGR 265: Sean Byrne: Faith, Focus, and the West Point Mental Edge
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1:01:06Send us a text Podcast interview with Army West Point goalie Sean Byrne discussing his lacrosser goalie career, his faith, and the Black Knights 2025 season so far. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 264: Just Have Fun with Rutgers Goalie Cardin Stoller
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1:01:46Send us a text Podcast interview with Rutgers goalie Cardin Stoller discusses his lacrosse goalie journey and the goalie tips he's learned along the way. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 263: Embracing the Chaos and Owning the Crease with Vermont's Ryan Daly
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41:50Send us a text Interview with Vermont men's lacrosse goalie Ryan Daly. Ryan Daly’s journey to becoming Vermont’s starting goalie has been anything but predictable—just the way he likes it. The Norwell, Massachusetts native describes himself as spontaneous, which is fitting given his introduction to the position. His first time in goal was an impuls…
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LGR 262: Laughs, Socks, and Saves - Bringing Fun to the Crease with HS goalie Lindsay Stubenvoll
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50:23Send us a text Podcast interview with high school junior lacrosse goalie Lindsay Stubenvoll. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 261: Jackson Runkle: Keeping a Strong Mentality in Goal
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50:25Send us a text Interview with high school sophomore from North Carolina Jackson Runkle discussing his lacrosse career to date. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 260: Utah Alum Connor Hollison on Adapting Goaltending Through Training and Mindset
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1:10:00Send us a text Podcast interview with University of Utah alum and founder of Adaptive goaltending Connor Hollison. Discussing his lacrosse goalie path and the keys for the youngsters to succeed in net. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 259: Jack Fracyon: The Path to Becoming an Elite College Goalie
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1:07:45Send us a text Podcast interview with Penn State lacrosse goalie Jack Fracyon. We discuss his journey from midfielder to elite goalie, handling pressure, mental resilience, and top training tips. Learn from his experience, mindset, and insights as he prepares for his final collegiate season. Tune in for expert goalie advice! Support the show…
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LGR 258: Piper in the Pipes: Piper Dalsemer on Positivity and Perseverance
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40:31Send us a text Podcast interview with female goalie Piper Dalsemer, a 2027 high school sophomore from California discusses her approach to the position of lacrosse goalie. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 257: Zoe Inglis: Building Confidence, Community, and a Legacy in Lacrosse
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1:00:36Send us a text Podcast interview with Boston University women's lacrosse goalie Zoe Inglis discussing topics like building confidence, creating a community and leaving a legacy. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 256: A Look Into the World of Vision Training with Josh Tucker
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1:13:39Send us a text In this episode we about the science and the training of vision with True Focus Vision founder Josh Tucker. Josh is an ice hockey goalie and used extensive vision training exercises to increase his ability on the ice. In this podcast episode we talk about those drills, the science behind vision, and how this type of training can bene…
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LGR 255: Being the Best with Maryland recruit Aidan Seibel
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56:07Send us a text In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Aidan Seibel, the #1 ranked high school goalie in his class and future Maryland Terrapin. Aidan shares his incredible lacrosse journey—from his first time jumping into goal as a determined fourth grader to becoming an All-American, MIAA Player of the Yea…
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LGR 254: Control the Controllables with Michigan goalie Hunter Taylor
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59:06Send us a text In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, we sit down with Michigan lacrosse goalie Hunter Taylor (#52) to dive into his inspiring journey between the pipes. Hunter shares his unique insights on controlling the controllables, maintaining a competitive mindset, and building trust with teammates both on and off the field. We discu…
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LGR 253: Nick Pecora - The Journey, Resilience, and Mindset Behind Lehigh’s Star Goalie
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1:05:03Send us a text In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, we chat with Nick Pecora, starting goalie for Lehigh University. 🥍 Nick opens up about his journey from a backyard lacrosse player in New York to earning the starting job at the Division I level. Along the way, he shares invaluable insights about the mental and physical aspects of goalte…
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LGR 252: Villanova Goalie Anthony Wilson on Communication, Focus, and Resilience
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43:45Send us a text In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Villanova’s standout goalie, Anthony Wilson, to explore the mental and physical demands of playing one of the most challenging positions in sports. From his early days in goal to his first season starting for Villanova, Anthony shares his journey and the insigh…
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LGR 251: Goalie Tips and Trick with Quinnipiac goalie Mason Oak
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41:05Send us a text In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson interviews Quinnipiac University goalie Mason Oak, the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. Mason opens up about his journey from a youth lacrosse player to a standout D1 goalie, sharing valuable insights on mastering patience, developing the "next-shot mentality…
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LGR 250: Scaling the Mental Mountains with Utah Goalie Colin Lenskold
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1:06:51Send us a text In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Colin Lenskold, the standout goalie for the University of Utah, to discuss his journey from Connecticut youth lacrosse to becoming a Division 1 starting goalie. Colin dives deep into the mental and physical techniques that have shaped his game, sharing his go-t…
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LGR 249: The Backbone of Clemson's Inaugural Season with Goalie Emily Lamparter
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1:03:30Send us a text In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Clemson goalie Emily Lamparter. Emily shares her journey from being a young midfielder in New York to becoming a standout goalie at Clemson University. She reflects on the early days of her career, her transition to the goalie position, and the mental an…
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LGR 248: Being a Brick Wall with Hopkins Goalie Pat Moore
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1:03:01Send us a text This week on the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by the second Moore brother on the podcast, Patrick from the University of Johns Hopkins and Lynchburg Alumni. While Pat may not be from the biggest hotbed for lacrosse and had what some to consider a "late start" into the sport he still had quite the impact getting named All-Ameri…
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LGR 247: Goalie Coaching Tips with Maryland goalie JJ Suriano
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1:05:39Send us a text On this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, I am joined by a redshirt sophomore attending the University of Maryland, JJ Suriano. JJ Suriano came from arguably the biggest hotbed for lacrosse, Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Bryn Mawr School where she was a four-year varsity starter. She was 2021, 2022, and 2023 IAAM A-Conferenc…
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LGR 246: Irrational Confidence with UAlbany goalie Landon Whitney
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1:07:09Send us a text It's not often that a freshman goalkeeper earns the starting position on a team full of talent— but UAlbany's Landon Whitney shows the veterans how it's done. With Whitney in the cage, the Danes ended the 2024 season with a winning record, securing the American East Conference Championship, and making it to the second round of the Di…
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LGR 245: Inside the Goalie Mind of Rising HS Sophomore Giancarlo Munaretto
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42:49Send us a text On this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by young breakout goalie Giancarlo Munaretto. Giancarlo Munaretto grew up playing hockey and didn't think too much about other sports. That was until in 6th grade when he decided to pick up lacrosse as a secondary sport. He played mid-field for his first two years. This was u…
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LGR 244: Training the Best Lacrosse Goalies with Coach Arvak Marshall
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56:43Send us a text A couple episodes ago Florida goalie Elyse Finnelle kept raving about her goalie coach Arvak Marshall. Now we're lucky to be joined by the goalie coach himself. Arvak was the Head Coach at Southern High School from 2006 to 2020 as well as an M&D goalie coach for over 20 years! Marshall is also the Commissioner for SCYA Rec club in An…
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LGR 243: Human Over Athlete and Goalie Mental Health with Madi Weaver
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46:00Send us a text On today’s episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I’m joined by rising high school senior and DII commit Madison Weaver. Madi is heading into her senior year at Jefferson Forest High School and plays for Valley Select Lacrosse out of Forest, VA. Madi has committed to the fairly new Emory and Henry College to play Division 2 and pursu…
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LGR 242: Goalie Recruiting Journey with San Diego St. Freshman Karli Jo Weisser
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50:11Send us a text Being the coach's daughter in sixth grade, when the goalie position was vacated Karli Jo Weisser had to step up. It stuck, and six years later Weisser is going to play Division 1 lacrosse at San Diego State University, her dream school. The Adrenaline All-American hopes to grow into a leader at her new school, and already shares a cl…
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LGR 241: Exploring the Goalie Mentality with Florida Goalie Elyse Finnelle
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48:45Send us a text What if you could transform your sports career by embracing multiple roles on the field? Florida All-American goalie Elise Fennell shares her inspiring journey from field player to standout goalie, revealing how her father's advice to play both positions elevated her lacrosse IQ. Elise recounts her pivotal decision during a practice …
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LGR 240: Anderson Moore's Journey from Alabama to Georgetown's Starting Goalie
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1:06:24Send us a text Unlock the secrets to mental toughness and athletic resilience with Georgetown's standout goalie, Anderson Moore. In this engaging episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Anderson shares his incredible journey from starting as a lacrosse goalie in second grade to earning the starting position as a freshman at Georgetown. Learn how his…
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LGR 239: Duke Freshman Phenom Goalie Patrick Jameison
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56:00Send us a text What does it take to earn the starting goalie spot as a freshman at a top-tier lacrosse program like Duke University? Find out in this episode of the Lax Goalie Rap Podcast, where we chat with Patrick Jamison, the standout freshman goalie who has taken the lacrosse world by storm. Patrick opens up about his unique path from being a c…
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LGR 238: Guarding the Net with 11 year old Goalie Taylor Connolly
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20:30Send us a text Join us as young lacrosse sensation Taylor Connolly, the 11-year-old goalie who's been guarding the net since she was just five, shares her inspiring journey. Learn how Taylor's initial inspiration came from an older goalie and hear about her unique experiences splitting game time and balancing field play with her goalie duties. Disc…
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LGR 237: D2 Walsh University goalie Alison O'Hanian's Tale of Goalie, Growth, and Mental Health
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26:48Send us a text Have you ever tackled a completely new challenge head-on? That's exactly what Allison Ohanian did when she traded her field hockey goalie gear for a lacrosse stick and stepped into the goal crease. In an episode that's as much about personal growth as it is about sports, Allison, from Walsh University, shares her experience with this…
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LGR 236: The Art and Mindset of Goaltending with Michigan Goalie Erin O'Grady
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41:42Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to stand firm between the posts, facing down the intensity of competitive lacrosse? Michigan's starting goalie Erin O'Grady joins us to share her personal journey from an inventive second-grader avoiding running to a strategic visionary on the lacrosse field. Her candid reflections on the benefits…
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LGR 235: Learning the Goalie Position with 8 year old Goalie Dev Sherman
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30:41Send us a text Interview with young lacrosse goalie from Greenwich, CT - Dev Sherman. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 234: Loving the Goalie Position with St. Leo Goalie Jessica Harclerode
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56:19Send us a text Interview with St. Leo goalie Jessica Harclerode. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 233: Box Lacrosse Goalie Tips with Philadelphia Wings goalie Deacan Knott
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46:56Send us a text Podcast interview with Deacan Knott, the talented goalie of the Philadelphia Wings! On this episode of the podcast, Deacan shares his journey from his first time in goal to winning the prestigious Minto Cup and delves into the intricacies of playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Get ready for a deep dive into the world of la…
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LGR 232: Alecia Nicholas on Staying Consistent in Goal
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1:03:31Send us a text Podcast interview with North Carolina goalie Alecia Nicholas discussing lessons learned from Caylee Waters and Taylor Moreno, overcoming fear of the ball, and tips for staying consistent as a goalie. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 231: Dr. Nate Zinsser Gives Us Tools To Help Become More Confident In Goal
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1:06:19Send us a text Podcast interview with sport and performance psychologist, Dr. Nate Zinsser discussing topics like getting out of a slump, handling performance anxiety, and tips for goalie parents. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 230: Jason Rose on the Importance of Positive Self-Talk
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59:10Send us a text Podcast interview with Waterdogs goalie Jason Rose discussing topics like how to be a good teammate, life as a student-athlete at Air Force, and the importance of positive self-talk. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 229: Delaney Sweitzer on Tips for Developing Rock-Solid Confidence
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1:00:49Send us a text Podcast interview with Syracuse goalie Delaney Sweitzer discussing topics like the importance of a reset routine, being a great teammate and tips for making more 8-metre saves. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 228: Emily Markley On Translating Your Confidence Outside Of Lacrosse Into The Cage
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59:25Send us a text Podcast interview with Washington College goalie Emily Markley discussing topics like being a late-starter in lacrosse, looking after your mental health and taking pride in being LGBTQ student-athlete. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 227: Michael Gianforcaro on Being a Student of the Game
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1:02:24Send us a text Podcast interview with Princeton goalie Michael Gianforcaro discussing topics like the Tigers 2023 IVY League Tournament run, playing at Culver Academy, and lessons learned from training at Goaliesmith. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 226: UMass Goalie Matt Knote On Staying Patient During The Recruiting Process
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54:36Send us a text Podcast interview with UMass goalie Matt Knote discussion his phenomenal career so far, persevering through the recruiting process, and how to get better at your quick clears. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 225: Finding Your Love For The Game Again with Christian Tomei
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1:13:47Send us a text Podcast interview with Belmont Abbey's Christian Tomei discussing how to tackle adversity, understanding your leadership style, and the significance of giving back to the game. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 224: Kat Buchanan on Waiting to Make the Most of Your Opportunity
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51:48Send us a text Podcast interview with Athletes Unlimited and former JMU goalie Kat Buchanan discussing topics like how to scout shooters, tips for being a backup, and the mental game. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 223: Loyola's Lauren Spence on How To Be A Calming Presence in the Cage
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57:55Send us a text Podcast interview with Loyola Maryland All-American and Team Canada goalie Lauren Spence discussing topics like advice for recruiting, how to break down game film, and tips for the 8-meter. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 222: Jenika Cuocco on Techniques To Help With Handling the Pressures Of Being A Goalie
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52:24Send us a text Podcast interview with Drexel women’s lacrosse goalie Jenika Cuocco discussing topics like life handling pressure, being a quiet leader, and lessons learned from redshirting. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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LGR 221: Giuliana Portolesi Understanding How to Play with a Confident Mindset
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45:13Send us a text Podcast interview with Queen’s University of Charlotte women’s lacrosse goalie Giuliana Portolesi discussing topics like life as a JUCO athlete, dealing with nerves of the transfer portal, and playing with confidence. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
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