The Ride: Lacrosse Podcast

Harvard Defensive Coordinator, Andy Myers, joins The Ride to discuss Team Defensive Principles, Defensive Statistics that should be tracked, what he's learned from Gerry Byrne, and more!

Ric Beardsley, 4-Time All American Syracuse Defender and one of the preiminent minds on the Takeaway Check joins The Ride. The discussion centers around building defenseman from the feet up, the base principles of the Takeaway check, and more!

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!