Stephen Rehfuss and Deemer Class welcome Syracuse Women's Head Lacrosse Coach Kayla Treanor. They discuss Kayla's illustrious playing career at Syracuse, her journey to becoming a coach, and her experiences with Team USA, both as a player and now as an offensive coordinator. Kayla shares insights into her background, the influence of her father on her coaching aspirations, and the challenges she faced transitioning from a superstar player to a collegiate head coach at a young age. The podcast al...
Jan 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 8
Matt Dunn and Deemer Class interview Georgetown's men's lacrosse head coach Kevin Warne. The conversation delves into Coach Warne's coaching philosophy, emphasizing his defensive strategies, player connections, and innovative mindset. Key topics include effective recruitment, the balance of skill development within chaotic game scenarios, and the importance of adaptive coaching techniques. Coach Warne also shares his excitement and approach to his recent role as an assistant coach for the US Men...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 7
Deemer Class and Matt Dunn interview University of North Carolina Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Jenny Levy. Since founding the program in 1994, Coach Levy has led UNC to three NCAA championships and numerous accolades. The discussion covers topics such as the development of competitive culture, player and coach development, and the impact of her background in multiple sports. Key moments include insights on leveraging staff strengths, handling setbacks, and creating an adaptable but principled tea...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6
Stephen Rehfuss and Deemer Class welcome Syracuse men’s lacrosse head coach Gary Gait to the podcast. Gary is regarded as the greatest lacrosse player of all time, shares insights from his illustrious playing career, which includes numerous championships and accolades, and his transition into coaching. He recounts his early days playing lacrosse in Victoria Island, British Columbia, his success at Syracuse, and his professional accomplishments. Gait discusses his coaching philosophy and the chal...
Dec 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 5
Deemer Class and Stephen Rehfuss welcome Boston College women's lacrosse head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein to the First Class Lacrosse Podcast. Acacia discusses her impressive career, from playing at Maryland to leading BC to seven consecutive national championship games, winning two. She shares insights on building a successful program, the importance of unselfish play, and her strategies for recruiting and coaching. Acacia also touches on her recent appointment as Team USA head coach and her ...
Nov 22, 2024•54 min•Ep. 4
In the third episode of the First Class Lacrosse Podcast, hosts Matt Dunn and Deemer Claas interview John Tillman, head coach of Maryland men's lacrosse. Tillman, who has led Maryland to two national championships and numerous tournament appearances, shares insights into his coaching philosophy, player development, and the importance of program culture. The discussion touches on Tillman's background, coaching career, and his experiences at various institutions, including Cornell, Navy, and Harva...
Nov 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 3
Deemer Class and Stephen Rehfuss are joined by Hannah Nielsen, the head coach of Michigan Women's Lacrosse Program, shares her valuable experiences from winning four national championships at Northwestern to her transformative coaching stints at various universities and her various playing expereinces with the Australian national team. The discussion covers essential topics like youth sports balance, multi-sport participation benefits, the recruiting landscape, and navigating pressures in colleg...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Join Deemer Class and Matt Dunn on the First Class Lacrosse Podcast as they delve into the world of college lacrosse with iconic Duke's men's coach, John Danowski. Discover Danowski's unique coaching philosophy that balances athletic skill and personal growth, and learn about his strategic innovations, like using goals boards and focusing on team chemistry. The episode explores adaptions to lacrosse's evolving landscape, including the shot clock's impact. Additionally, it addresses the challenge...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1
Today we're introducing the First Class Lacrosse Podcast. Each week Deemer Class will be joined by co-hosts, Matt Dunn and Stephen Rehfuss to cover all things lacrosse. At First Class Lacrosse, our mission is to positively impact athletes, coaches, and parents through training, events, mentorship, and digital content. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to get every episode in your feed.
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