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Nikko DiPonio, close defenseman for Utah and recently drafted by New York Atlas, joins The Ride to discuss around developing traits and a mindset towards caused turnovers, how he prepares mentally and physically for 1 on 1 matchups, playing in space vs. in tight to the cage and more! #lax #lacrosse #collegelacrosse
Seth Tierney, Head Coach of Hofstra University and the United States Men's National Team, joins The Ride to discuss developing the likes of Paul Rabil and Kyle Harrison, coaching nuggets from Bill Tierney and Dave Pietramala, building around elite talent, and more!
Kelly Amonte-Hiller, Head Coach at Northwestern, joins The Ride to discuss building the Wildcats from Day One, the weight of expectations after winning titles, how to game plan for great players, Chicago Lacrosse Day and more! #lax #lacrosse #collegelacrosse
Ryan Danehy, Head Coach of Mercer University, talks growing Lacrosse in the South, ranking Space Pace or Matchups, Early Offense Tactics, a Coach's rebuttal to the scheduling debate, and more! #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Quint Kessenich, longtime ESPN Analyst and Lacrosse Ambassador, joins The Ride for a Mid-Season Special Episode. Quint breaks down who has underperformed vs overperformed through 7 weeks, and who he thinks can make it to Championship weekend. #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Dylan Sheridan, Head Coach of Western Reserve Academy and Assistant with the Philadelphia Waterdogs, joins The Ride to discuss developing Transition, Sub Game, and the 10 Man Ride. Coach Sheridan also discusses his time with Cleveland State, Princeton, Denver, and more! #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Jerry Ragonese, former PLL/MLL Faceoff Specialist and Co-Founder of Faceoff Academy, joins The Ride to discuss developing top Faceoff talent, winning at the X against a stacked matchup, Wing Play, and much more! #lax #collegelacrosse #lacrosse
Mike Rabil, Co-Founder and CEO of the Premier Lacrosse League, joins The Ride to discuss the upcoming Championship Series tournament, building the PLL from 2018 to present, how he and Paul are attacking player growth at the youth level, the Olympics, and much more! #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Anish Shroff, media analyst and play by play for ESPN, joins The Ride to discuss Top Performers in College Lacrosse, behind the scenes working as an analyst, and why the Lacrosse community maybe isn't ready for primetime? #lax #lacrosse #collegelacrosse
Austin Kaut, Goalkeeper for the Carolina Chaos, joins The Ride to discuss man and zone strategies from a goalie perspective, physical and mental training techniques, developing as a backup and more! #lax #lacrosse #collegelacrosse
Joe Amplo, Head Coach of Navy, joins The Ride to discuss building Marquette from the ground up, taking the jump to the Naval Academy, 1v1 Defensive Player development, and more! #lax #lacrosse #collegelacrosse
The 2026 Season Begins! Dan Arestia, lacrosse journalist and voting media member, joins The Ride to discuss the Opening Week of College Lacrosse. Dan gives his predictions as well as insight into his voting on Inside Lacrosse Player Top 50 and Top 20 Teams! #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Neil Duffy, legendary Coach and teacher joins The Ride to discuss creative player development, effective training methods, and game strategy.
Tay Rodriguez, faceoff specialist for the University of Michigan, joins The Ride to discuss his breakout social media fame and navigating the world of NIL as both a coach and player. Other topics include elite faceoff development, wingplay tactics, the transition game, and more!
Paul Carcaterra, ESPN analyst and lacrosse ambassador, stops by The Ride to discuss the start of the 2026 College Lacrosse season.
Sean Byrne, Goalkeeper for Army, joins the Ride to discuss his rise from zero star recruit to leading one of the top defenses in the country, goalie/player development evolution in his four years, traits that do and do matter for Goalkeepers, the 2026 season outlook and more! #lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast
Andy Copelan, former Head Coach of the Waterdogs, Fairfield University, and Marist University, joins the Ride to discuss the DNA of Great Programs. Topics include Andy's Offensive Principles, Fairfield's success against Top Ranked opponents, how he gets top PLL talent to mesh into a cohesive offense, and much more! #lax #lacrosse
Jesse Bernhardt, Defensive Coordinator of University of Maryland, joins The Ride to discuss building great defense. Topics include teaching phases of 1 on 1 concepts, when and how to engage a dodger, communication and connection between a D unit, and more!
Zack Capozzi, Founder of Lacrosse Reference, returns to The Ride to discuss how best to utilize Data and Analytics to improve both players and teams, what are the most Overvalued/Undervalued metrics, the future of Data in lacrosse and more! Lacrosse Reference Website https://lacrossereference.com/ #lax #laxpodcast #lacrosse
Jim Stagnitta, Head Coach of the Maryland Whipsnakes, joins The Ride to discuss his over 30-plus year journey in lacrosse. Topics include leadership lessons he’s learned at various stops in his career, youth player development and current state of the club and tournament landscape. Finally, we wrap by recapping the Whipsnakes’ 2025 season and looking ahead to their 2026 campaign.
Eric Ruppel, Head Coach of Emory & Henry and Mexican National Team, joins The Ride to discuss the current Olympic and Worlds format, building E&H a day after Hurricane Helene, and updating lacrosse from the stone ages in Strength and Conditioning practices.
Paul Richards, Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator for University of Richmond, joins The Ride to discuss the DNA of Defensive Culture, 3 core principles, the 2025 quarterfinal against Cornell, off-season player development, and more!
Elliot Bender, "The Box Lacrosse Guy," explains how to integrate box lacrosse principles into the field game. He delves into advanced shooting techniques, off-ball offensive movement, and defensive strategies. The discussion highlights key differences between box and field lacrosse, emphasizing the importance of toughness, tactical awareness, and efficient skill development for all players.
Chris Burke, defensive coordinator at Hampton University, joins The Ride to discus a wide range of topics including Perimeter Midfield Defense, the influence of his Military Background on his Coaching Philosophy, bringing Intensity and Violence to practice, and how Hampton can notch their first win in program history in 2026.
Coach Ryan Lanigan of Siena University delves into the intricacies of teaching slide and recovery in lacrosse defense, highlighting the benefits of the V-hold and strategic footwork. He shares insights into Siena's recruiting approach, focusing on player potential from non-hotbed areas, and explains how their aggressive defense led to a MAAC championship. The episode also covers effective checking techniques, game-day adjustments, and a detailed breakdown of the "Duke drill" for defensive practice.
Coach Kyle Hayes, LIU's Offensive Coordinator, shares his unique path from MCLA player to D1 coach, including overcoming imposter syndrome. He delves into his philosophy on building a strong program brand and successful recruiting strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding recruit needs. Hayes also breaks down core offensive principles, common player habits, and key concepts like ROA for shot selection and Gap Theory for spacing. The discussion highlights integrating skill development with scheme and his favorite drills for fostering player ownership and decision-making.
Pace University Head Coach Tom Mariano shares his extensive coaching journey, from MLL to international lacrosse, revealing a shift from solely winning to a "person, student, player" development model. He details innovative practice planning, emphasizing small-sided, uneven drills influenced by soccer and football to maximize repetitions and skill transfer. Mariano also highlights the unique mindset of Native lacrosse players and advocates for fostering a fearless, passionate environment that encourages both discipline and creative freedom, ultimately growing the game globally.
Anthony Kelly, Head Coach of the California Redwoods, discusses various aspects of coaching, team building, and league dynamics. He shares insights on the importance of feedback, and rolling out new initiatives like reading 'The Energy Bus' by Jon Gordon for team motivation. Kelly emphasizes a focus on culture, especially for a team with both seasoned players and rookies, and highlights the importance of close communication, team bonding activities, and strategic decisions in achieving success. ...
In this episode of The Ride, we sit down with former UVA associate head coach, Kip Turner. Topics include, what are the Top Traits of Great Goalies, UVA's rise and struggle in 2025, modern day recruiting, and more! Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:39 Life After Coaching at UVA06:29 Advice for Aspiring Athletes and Parents09:03 Recruitment Insights and Challenges16:12 Managing Team Dynamics and Player Development21:09 Reflections on the 2025 Virginia Season28:26 Coaching Strategies for ...
