Best NLL Podcasts (2025)

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NLL is BACK! Finally! 13:53

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26d ago13:53

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We're back after a week off and the timing couldn't be better — the NLL season is HERE! In this episode: NLL Season Opener: Breaking down opening weekend highlights including the historic CJ Kirst vs Dyson Williams matchup — two #1 overall picks facing off in Oshawa's first ever home game. Game Predictions: Vancouver over Colorado 13-11, Buffalo to…

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OTCB December 24, 2025- Happy Holidays, OTCB After Dark 1:34:14

1d ago1:34:14

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This week on the OTCB Podcast we go live on YouTube for another episode of OTCB After Dark. With the holiday schedule, we come to you a little earlier than normal after a very wild week 4. The Goalie battle between Harley and Damude made headlines across the sports, but what the hell sparked it? Speaking of goalies, they've been setting an incredib…

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2025 Lacrosse Year in Review 43:45

4d ago43:45

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We're recapping the year in lacrosse. From schedule releases, to coaching moves, to championships, to breakouts, to player movement, we're going month by month through the last year to talk about some of my favorite lacrosse stories. It's been a fun ride, we'll see you in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor…

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Halifax Heat & Holiday Hiatus 13:38

7d ago13:38

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The Thunderbirds are for real — Halifax knocks off the three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits in overtime, and we break down every highlight. Plus, Parker shares an incredible behind-the-scenes moment with the Vancouver Warriors and announces a holiday break to focus on injury recovery. In this episode: Halifax vs Buffalo Recap: Clarke Pette…

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OTCB December 19, 2025; Dan MacRae 1:34:07

6d ago1:34:07

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast, we welcome back friend of the show - the GM and Head Coach of the Ottawa Black Bears, Dan MacRae. This past Friday night, MacRae made history- or so we believe- become the first person in NLL History to have scored the first game winning-goal as a Captain in franchise history then to go on and win a game …

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PLL Happy Hour: Free Agency Primer, Offseason Needs For Each Team 1:21:23

8d ago1:21:23

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Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown convene for an offseason edition of the PLL Happy Hour podcast to discuss the new player movement period timeline, news around potential schedule changes and salary cap increases, as well as discussing the best fits for some of the free agency market's top available players. Rosie and Kevin wrap up with some big pic…

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New PLL schedule, and Jack Rowlett joins the show 1:39:59

11d ago1:39:59

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The PLL is expanding its schedule and increasing player compensation this year. We get into the details of the new schedule and the challenges that might come with it. NLL players, college coaches, and rookies could all have their availability impacted by the extra games and earlier start. We also talk through details of the increase in salary, and…

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OTCB December 12, 2025; Joe Resetarits 1:35:42

13d ago1:35:42

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we're joined by friend of the program and proud Bills Mafia member, Joe Resetarits of the Philadelphia Wings. The Wings are one of three teams yet to play a game this season but the extra few weeks of practice have helped this young team come together. Resetarits, entering his 12th season, has been a diffe…

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Broken Bones & Bold Moves 12:12

17d ago12:12

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Life comes at you fast — this week Parker shares his broken collarbone story and why one freak accident can derail a whole season. Plus, the San Diego Seals officially part ways with Austin Staats, and we break down what's next for the former #1 overall pick. In this episode: Personal Update: How a simple trip and fall led to a broken collarbone an…

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OTCB December 5, 2025; Eli Salama 1:16:40

20d ago1:16:40

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome back friend of the show, and newest Captain of the Calgary Roughnecks- Eli Salama. There was a much different look and feel at Roughnecks camp this year, as a new chapter begins in Alberta but that's not slowing down Salama and company. They see the power-rankings, they see all the chirps... Rou…

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PLL Championship Series is back, and Brad Ledwith joins to talk The Mighty Oaks 50:52

22d ago50:52

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We're quickly talk some PLL Championship Series info, and then it's into an interview with Brad Ledwith! Brad is the Executive Producer of the new lacrosse documentary The Mighty Oaks, and also a first rate lax dad. We talk about how he found his way to lacrosse in Northern California, growing the sport in his community, and how that developed all …

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OTCB November 28, 2025- OTCB After Dark, Week 1 preview 1:44:14

27d ago1:44:14

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we go live on our brand new YouTube channel, ahead of the opening games of the season. Before the action gets going we have to talk about the wizardry performed by Bandits GM, Steve Dietrich , who manipulated his roster at the deadline in ways we've never seen before. AND he somehow acquired Mitch de Snoo.…

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OTCB November 21, 2025; Mitch Belisle 1:44:07

1M ago1:44:07

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome back Mr Luxurious, Mitch Belisle. And he may have set the bar too high for future guests. After an appearance at the Hawaii Invitational and a leisurely marathon around NYC, Belisle helps us finish off our team previews before things get going for real next week. We talk about his respect and re…

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The Source Fallball Recap: ’Cuse, Princeton, Army, Hop, Maryland & Much More 1:18:15

1M ago1:18:15

1:18:15

With fallball competition in the rearview, IL's Kevin Brown, Dan Aburn and Terry Foy hop on to discuss all the scrimmages and exhibitions IL attended over the last two months: Syracuse, Army, Princeton Hopkins vs. Army Saint Joseph's, Lehigh, Harvard, Maryland Penn State, Penn, Bucknell, Drexel Michigan vs. Virginia Johns Hopkins vs. Delaware Maryl…

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Grant Stays + Swag Drops 8:00

1M ago8:00

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode: Vancouver Warriors Lock Down Owen Grant: The 2024-25 NLL Transition Player of the Year just re-signed for 3 more years. We discuss why th…

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Catching Up with Dana Dobbie 28:58

1M ago28:58

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Dana Dobbie, one of the legends of Canadian lacrosse and a pioneer across multiple disciplines of the sport, is announcing retirement from her playing career. “We're hanging up the cleats, we're folding up the jersey and we're throwing out that bad word ‘retirement,’” Dobbie said. “But at the same time, I feel like I've given everything I possibly …

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OTCB November 14, 2025; Dan Lomas 1:54:47

1M ago1:54:47

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast, we welcome our good friend Danny “Dimes” Lomas. After stepping away from his playing career, Lomas started the transition to the media side of things and became a big part of the success of The Back of the Bird Podcast. This past September, he made his NLL+ debut as part of the NLL Draft broadcast — and w…

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NLL is back, Philly hires Dave Cottle, Street Lacrosse, and Player Movement 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

We're back! The 2025-26 Sticks In lacrosse year is underway, and we're catching up on what's happened since our last episode. NLL season is nearly here. With training camps underway, we talk about the three teams I'm most excited to watch this spring, and how every club in the league has a reason for fans to tune in. Then we get to the PLL news. We…

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Hamer-Jackson Exclusive: Loading Up for the Tonka Drop 16:31

2M ago16:31

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode: Loading Lacrosse Origin Story: How Hamer-Jackson partnered with Jordan McBride, from sitting on the bus as a 16-year-old to co-owning one…

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OTCB November 7, 2025- Brad Challoner 1:33:32

2M ago1:33:32

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This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome NLL on TSN analyst and host of "Coaches Calls", Brad Challoner. A busy lacrosse dad, Challoner is just as excited as the rest of us to get the new season going. So we'll dive into some team previews with Brad as we get his perspective one some very important questions. We'll open up the mailbox …

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Rabil's Reign & Rookie Rising 7:37

2M ago7:37

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! This week, we're celebrating legends and looking ahead to the next generation taking over the game. In this episode: Paul Rabil's Double Hall of Fame Induction: The icon himself gets inducted into not one, but TWO Hall of Fames in 2024-2025. We break down his legendary career — from Hopkins championships to founding…

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OTCB October 31, 2025- Brett Frood 1:20:03

2M ago1:20:03

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This week on the OTCB Podcast; after a long drawn put CBA negotiations NLL Commissioner Brett Frood is, like all us fans and players, ready to get the season started. There wasn't much of an off season for Frood, the Owners and the NLLPA. What with dealing with the Knighthawks, FireWolves and Wings situations- but with all that behind us, it's time…

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Trade Tornado & Card Craze 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode, we're breaking down: Top 10 NLL Moves of the Offseason — Curtis Dixon's homecoming to Vancouver Warriors, Vegas Desert Dogs loading up wi…

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Vancouver Vibes & Victory Sixes 5:32

2M ago5:32

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode, we're breaking down: Vancouver Warriors' Golden Age — Why the Warriors are about to steamroll the NLL in 2025-26. Ryan Dilks just won his…

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Clamps & Contract Chaos 7:39

3M ago7:39

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This week on Crease Monsters, we’re diving deep into the drama and energy shaking up the lacrosse world right now. In this episode: NLL Contract Drama: Will the 2025 NLL season actually start on time? We break down the current state of the collective bargaining negotiations and what it means for fans, players, and teams. College Transfer Portal: Th…

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Catching Up with Sol Kumin 31:06

3M ago31:06

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On the heels of being honored at Bronx Lacrosse's annual fundraiser, Chair of the USA Lacrosse Foundation Board and Johns Hopkins alum joins IL's Terry Foy to discuss the many different aspects of the sport that he touches, from Team USA's Olympic aspiration to grassroots development, from being the dad of a ’27 who just committed to North Carolina…

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How Recruiting Works with York's Brandon Childs 54:32

3M ago54:32

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with York head coach Brandon Childs. The first DIII coach Foy has brought on …

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Battles & Breakdowns 14:21

3M ago14:21

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In Episode 5 of Crease Monsters, we’re breaking down the hottest headlines in lacrosse: the return of the game to the 2028 Olympics, Duke vs. Notre Dame heating up, and a fresh West Coast Cup recap. Plus, Parker’s challenge of the week is here — the 30-second Dot Drill. What’s inside: Challenge of the week: 30-second Dot Drill Lacrosse is officiall…

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ILPreps: One Month Into 2027 Recruiting 34:42

3M ago34:42

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IL’s Terry Foy, Dan Kaplan and Dan Aburn chat September panned out for the 2027 class. With nearly all of the Top 100 players committed and North Carolina establishing itself as the top class, there’s a ton to chat about.By Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

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How Recruiting Works with St. John's Justin Turri 45:34

3M ago45:34

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with St. John's head coach Justin Turri. Entering his fourth year in Queen…

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Bandits To Beat 6:27

3M ago6:27

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone’s buzzing about. In this episode, we’re breaking down: Why the Buffalo Bandits open the year as the team to beat — the culture, the core, and the clutch-time patterns that…

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Catching Up with Harlem Lacrosse's Mike Levin & Mike Murphy 31:59

3M ago31:59

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On the heels of bringing on former Penn head coach Micke Murphy as a strategic advisor, IL's Terry Foy talks to him and Harlem Lacrosse CEO Mike Levin about the latest with the organization, especially the need to increase its capacity for coaching coaches and helping place future college lacrosse players — two things Murphy is uniquely skilled to …

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PLL Happy Hour: Winning the Title With Steven Brooks 1:44:10

3M ago1:44:10

1:44:10

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome original Atlas player and current assistant coach/assistant GM Steven Brooks to the show to discuss getting over the hump and winning New York's first championship. From the disappointing first round exits to the crushing semifinal defeats to now champions, there is no better guest to discuss the Atlas rise …

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Mann Cup Mayhem & Atlas Domination 4:53

3M ago4:53

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone’s buzzing about. In this episode, we’re breaking down: The 6 Nations Chiefs completing their Mann Cup three-peat A full recap of the PLL playoffs, with the New York Atlas …

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Big Plays and Big News: Let's Get Into It 5:48

3M ago5:48

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Welcome to the very first episode of Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — gear, highlights, big trades, and the games everyone’s buzzing about. In Episode 1, we’re kicking things off with: A review of the STX LZR gloves (are they really worth the hype?) The upcoming Mann Cup showdown betw…

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How Recruiting Works with Le Moyne's Dan Sheehan 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Le Moyne head coach Dan Sheehan. Entering year three of the athletic …

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How Recruiting Works with Loyola's Charley Toomey 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Loyola head coach Charley Toomey. Returning to his alma mater, this i…

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PLL Happy Hour: 2025 Championship Preview Party 1:35:45

3M ago1:35:45

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IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on a handful of guests during the league's championship media day to get their thoughts on the title game tilt between the New York Atlas and Denver Outlaws. For New York, head coach Mike Pressler, defenseman Gavin Adler, attackman Jeff Teat, and midfielders Reid Bowering plus rookies Hugh Kelleher and …

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How Recruiting Works with Penn State's Jeff Tambroni 42:41

3M ago42:41

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Penn State head coach Jeff Tambroni. The conversation focuses on how …

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Illegal Sticks & Big Picks 6:17

4M ago6:17

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Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — gear, highlights, big trades, and the games everyone’s buzzing about. In Episode 2, we’re diving into: Toronto Rock’s historic draft sweep — CJ Kirst, Ty English, and Owen Hiltz go 1-2-3 to reshape the franchise The Mann Cup battle betw…

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How Recruiting Works with Siena's Liam Gleason 42:50

4M ago42:50

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Siena head coach Liam Gleason. The conversation revolves around time …

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How Recruiting Works with Dartmouth's Sean Kirwan 44:11

4M ago44:11

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Dartmouth head coach Sean Kirwan. Entering his third recruiting cycle…

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PLL Happy Hour: Mike Manley Talks Playoffs 1:35:01

4M ago1:35:01

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Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome veteran close defenseman Michael Manley to the show to discuss his Outlaws giving him a fourth chance at a professional championship. Manley is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year back in the MLL days playing for Tim Soudan for the Rattlers (he actually started playing for Soudan at the club level before…

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How Recruiting Works with Fairfield's Andrew Baxter 42:50

4M ago42:50

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Fairfield head coach Andrew Baxter. Entering year seven as the Stags'…

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Canada Wins Gold, PLL Semifinals, Stars and Stripes Classic 41:10

4M ago41:10

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We're back! It's Labor Day Weekend, an unofficial bookend to summer, but we've still got plenty of lacrosse going on. We start with some talk about the U20 Men's World Championships. Canada took the gold with an upset over USA, we talk about how Canada pulled it off, and why club lacrosse has nothing to do with it. We also talk the streaming option…

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PLL Happy Hour Podcast: Semifinal Preview with California's Kastner 1:33:09

4M ago1:33:09

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Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown recap a thrilling PLL Quarterfinal as the Philadelphia Waterdogs and California Redwoods advanced with 14-12 wins over Maryland and Carolina, respectively. From Philly's attack trio doing all the scoring to which playoff defense we trust more between the Waterdogs and the Atlas, only one thing is for certain for the…

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Green Beret Foundation President Charlie Iacono 35:48

4M ago35:48

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Special episode today. This weekend at the PLL Semifinals, part of the festivities includes the Stars and Stripes Classic. It benefits the Green Beret Foundation and the Navy Seals Foundation, with a game between servicemen from both branches that gets underway at 6pm in Philadelphia. Army Head Coach Joe Alberici will coach the Green Berets, Navy H…

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How Recruiting Works with Mercer's Ryan Danehy 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Mercer head coach Ryan Danehy. With a career as an assistant that inc…

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PLL Happy Hour: Connor Shellenberger, Season Superlatives 1:24:13

4M ago1:24:13

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Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown recap the 2025 PLL regular season with their reactions to award nominations and provide some season superlatives before a fun interview with leading points-scorer and New York Atlas' MVP candidate Connor Shellenberger. The second-year pro explains the keys to increasing his production from his rookie season, playing…

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How Recruiting Works with Richmond's Dan Chemotti 48:32

4M ago48:32

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with Richmond head coach Dan Chemotti. The only coach in program history, …