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Deemer Class and Matt Dunn kick off a new podcast season focused on player development and strategic insights. They introduce the "gold medal shot" concept to enhance scoring efficiency, drawing parallels from basketball and emphasizing the importance of shot selection over pure technique. The episode then dives into the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) for designing effective drills that solve specific tactical problems, adapting coaching strategies for modern players, and fostering athletic IQ. Finally, they provide practical, actionable advice for players navigating tryouts, stressing mindset, off-ball contributions, and managing expectations.
Checkout The FCL Coaches Community: 1stclasslax.com/community Deemer Class and Matt Dunn run the two-man weave, highlighting key takeaways and reflections from season two of the college coach interview podcast series. They discuss interviews with notable college lacrosse coaches, emphasizing themes such as authenticity, the evolution of coaching, intrinsic motivation, and the significance of connecting with players. The guys also explore how coaching extends beyond the sport itself, aimi...
Checkout The FCL Coaches Community: 1stclasslax.com/community Deemer Class and Matt Dunn welcome Loyola University Maryland Head Coach Jen Adams. The discussion covers Adams' illustrious career in women's lacrosse, including her 18 years leading the Greyhounds to numerous championships and NCAA tournament appearances. Adams reflects on her upbringing in Australia, her experiences playing at the University of Maryland, and her shift into coaching. Key highlights include the importance of bu...
Checkout The FCL Coaches Community: 1stclasslax.com/community Deemer Class and Matt Dunn welcome University of Michigan men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Conry to discuss his journey and success in lacrosse. Coach Conry speaks about his career evolution from nervous beginnings at Maryland, where he honed his defensive coaching skills, to leading Michigan's program. He highlights key experiences, adapting to the challenges of coaching, and the importance of player-driven culture. The conversat...
Checkout The FCL Coaches Community: 1stclasslax.com/community In the first episode of the Class Lacrosse podcast, hosts Matt Dunn and Deemer Class interview Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan. Corrigan, who has been with Notre Dame for 38 years, discusses his coaching journey, including his early influences, challenges, and philosophy. The conversation covers his successful tenure at Notre Dame, characterized by multiple championship appearances, a robust defensive identity, and a commitment...
On this episode of the First Class Lacrosse podcast, hosts Deemer Class and Matt Dunn interview Cornell University's head lacrosse coach, Connor Buczek. Discussing his journey from player to coach, Buczek talks about his leadership philosophy, the importance of culture at Cornell, and how he maintains high standards for the team. He also delves into the challenges of balancing coaching responsibilities with personal life, emphasizes the cultivation of strong player-coach relationships, and offer...
Deemer Class and Matt Dunn interview Yale University head women's coach Erica Bamford on the First Class Lacrosse podcast. Coach Bamford, a former US national team member and the 2024 Ivy League Coach of the Year, discusses leading Yale to back-to-back Ivy League tournament titles and NCAA quarterfinal appearances. They delve into her journey, the principles driving her team's success, and how she's fostered a winning culture at Yale. The interview also covers topics like the importance of conne...
In this episode of the First Class Lacrosse podcast, hosts Deemer Class and Matt Dunn interview Joe Alberici, head coach of Army Men's Lacrosse. Alberici, who is in his 21st season, has led the Black Knights to significant achievements including multiple Patriot League titles and a number one national ranking in 2024. The discussion explores Alberici's coaching journey from Duke to West Point, his defensive strategies, and his commitment to player development. Alberici emphasizes the importance ...
Matt Dunn and Deemer Class welcome University of Maryland women's head coach Cathy Reese. Celebrating her 20th season, Reese discusses her journey from a Maryland player to becoming the all-time winningest coach in Maryland's women's lacrosse history. The conversation covers her coaching philosophy, the importance of culture, player development, handling adversity, and the evolution of the sport. Reese also shares insights into her leadership style, mentorship, and personal connection to Marylan...
Deemer Class and Matt Dunn interview University of Richmond men's lacrosse head coach Dan Chemotti. Coach Chemotti shares his journey of building the Richmond lacrosse program from its inception in 2014 to becoming a national contender with multiple NCAA tournament appearances. He discusses the importance of assistant coach Paul Richards in the program's success, his coaching philosophy emphasizing fundamentals and skill development, and the significant influences from his father and his mentor,...
Deemer Class and Matt Dunn sit down with Navy coach Cindy Timchal. A legendary figure in women's lacrosse, Timchal shares her journey to becoming the all-time wins leader in Division I women's lacrosse, with over 578 victories and eight national titles. The conversation explores Timchal's early influences, her approach to coaching, and the key lessons she's learned. They discuss the importance of mindset, player development, and specific coaching philosophies that have contributed to Timchal's s...
Season two of the First Class Lacrosse podcast, hosts Deemer Class and Matt Dunn sit down with Joe Amplo, head coach of the United States Naval Academy men's lacrosse team. Amplo, who is entering his seventh season at Navy and has extensive experience building successful programs, shares insights into his leadership style, passion for the sport, and journey in lacrosse. He reflects on his upbringing in Long Island, his influences from mentors like Duke's John Danowski, and his experiences starti...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe --- Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn break down the men's and women's Final Four weekend, highlighting key games, players, and performances. The men's Cornell vs. Penn State and Maryland vs. Syracuse matches are examined, focusing on strong team cultures and standout players like CJ Kirs...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe --- Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss and Matt Dunnare breaking down an exciting weekend of lacrosse quarterfinals across the men's and women's brackets. They review tight contests, highlight standout performances, and preview upcoming semifinal and championship matchups. The team delves into pivotal ga...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe --- Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss discuss recap the first round of the 2025 Men's NCAA Lacrosse Tournament. They review last week's episode with Pat Kavanaugh and focus on a range of games including Richmond's breakthrough win over UNC and Georgetown's surprising victory against Duke. ...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe --- Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn are joined by special guest Pat Kavanagh to discuss his experiences at Notre Dame, transitioning to professional lacrosse, and his family's lacrosse legacy. They delve into Pat's recruiting story, his perspective from playing at Notre Dame, and his in...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe -- Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss are joined by special guests, Cornell attackmen Michael Long and CJ Kirst, who share insights into their chemistry, growth over the years, and the high-level principles that drive their play. The episode covers key segments such as the Two-Minute Drill,...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Matt Dunn & Stephen Rehfuss welcome Adam Lamberti, Director of FCL Media and PLL Draft Analyst to this week's pod. The discussion kicks off with a two-minute drill recapping notable men's and women's lacrosse games from the past weekend, including highlights from the Ivy League, AC...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn welcome FCL Athlete and Princeton sophomore Nate Kabiri to the podcast! The episode kicks off with the Two-Minute Drill, covering notable games from the past week, including highlights from Penn State, Michigan, and Notre Dame. The hosts delve into Player...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn break down the latest in college lacrosse. The episode starts with the Two-Minute Drill; recapping notable games from the past week, including Duke's victory over BU, Harvard's win against Dartmouth, and Loyola's first win of the season against Bucknell. ...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Matt Dunn & Stephen Rehfuss are joined by Mckenna Davis from Boston College, discuss notable performances and upcoming games in college lacrosse. The show kicks off with a 'Two-Minute Drill' recapping recent games and standout players. Mckenna then shares insights into her team's p...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn discuss the recent weekend's college lacrosse highlights, including notable games, player performances, and emerging trends. They are joined by special guest Billy Dwan, a standout defender from Syracuse, who shares insights into his career, defensive str...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss discuss the recent weekend's major games and player performances in college lacrosse. Cornell and Maryland achieved significant wins, while Ohio State continued their undefeated streak. The episode features segments such as the Two-Minute Drill, a discussi...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn discuss recent lacrosse weekend highlights, focusing on notable games, player performances, and team strategies. The episode includes an in-depth segment called GPUs (Games, Players, and Units), featuring breakdowns of standout matches. The guys also delv...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn discuss Maryland's victory over Notre Dame. They also highlight notable performances from players and units across the college lacrosse landscape, share insights on the dynamics of inverting in lacrosse strategy, and offer recruiting advice for uncommitte...
Checkout our newsletters! Coaches Corner: https://fclcoachescorner.beehiiv.com/subscribe Weekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribe On the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss and Matt Dunn are joined by Harvard's Sam King. The team discusses Harvard’s significant win against Syracuse and dive deep into topics such as big attack performances, inverts, tryouts, and the dynamics of zone offense/defense. Sam shares his experiences and perspectiv...
In this episode of the FCL podcast, hosts Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss and Matt Dunn are joined by special guest AJ Larkin. The episode kicks off with a review of recent lacrosse matchups and notable performances, including Maryland's win over Syracuse and Princeton's overtime victory against Penn State. On the women's side, Syracuse won against Maryland and BC defeated Northwestern in a significant game. AJ Larkin discusses a day in the life of a Maryland lacrosse player, sharing his daily sch...
Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss are back for another in-season episode of the First Class Lacrosse Podcast! Stephen runs us through the 'Two Minute Drill,' while Matt breaks down the 'GPUs' (Games, Players, Units) to watch. The guys wrap with our 'Players Perspective' covering audience questions. Key discussions feature notable weekend performances, hot topics like Ivy League openings and Syracuse's potent offense, and the critical role of long poles in defense. -- Subscribe to FCL E...
Deemer Class, Stephen Rehfuss, and Matt Dunn recap the first week of college lacrosse action and preview upcoming games on the episode. They discuss standout performances, key games, and provide insights on teams such as Georgetown, Loyola, Maryland, Utah, Syracuse and Ohio State. The episode highlights the challenges of watching games due to varying streaming services and the importance of high-quality broadcasts. It also delves into the development of younger players, offering advice on how to...
Deemer Class, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss kick off the season by discussing key games, trends, and principles in modern lacrosse. They delve into upcoming matchups such as Hopkins vs. Denver and Loyola vs. Georgetown, analyze how offensive and defensive strategies have evolved, and emphasize the role of player creativity in today's game. The podcast also highlights the impact of changing training methods, principles-based offense and defense, and the importance of adapting to new styles of pla...
