The Ride: Lacrosse Podcast

Ryan Wellner, Defensive Coordinator for Notre Dame, joins The Ride to discuss simplifying defensive schemes, how the Irish staff prepares for Fall practice, recapping the 2026 championship run, and more!#lax #lacrosse #lacrossepodcast

All-American Charlie Johnson joins The Ride to discuss his summer recovery routine, how the new NCAA five-and-five rule impacts leadership urgency, describes former roommate Aidan McGuire’s quiet off-field personality and game-breaking aggression, and details how to play around an ultra-physical D-middie. Charlie goes deep on defensive technique—approaches, using full six feet, angles, football DB footwork, engaging with top-hand jams, V-hold leverage and pinning, avoiding slap checks, and balancing matchup pride with team defense—then reflects on Duke’s streaky season, the Richmond night-game atmosphere, and Princeton’s depth.

National Lacrosse Hall of Fame member and legendary Head Coach, Tom Duquette, joins The Ride to discuss elite player development, offensive concepts and traits of great players, honing a competitive edge, and more!

Tewaaraton Winner, Shawn Lyght joins The Ride discussing what the award meant as a defender and how it can inspire young defensive players. Lyght walks through key tournament games versus Hopkins, Syracuse (including guarding Joey Spallina), and Princeton (including the locker-room approach and matchup prep for Nate Kabiri), then shares detailed on-ball techniques—approach angles, shuffling, hand placement, playing through picks, eye discipline—and how he prepares with film, scouting reports, and training, including ladder and cone work, as Notre Dame reloads for next season.

Cullen Brown, All-American Defenseman for Ohio State and Redwoods Draft Pick, joins The Ride to dive deep into defensive philosophy and development with the Buckeyes. V-Hold Technique, Defending Picks, and how he transitioned into the #1 role after Bobby Van Buren was injured a week before the 2026 season!