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Welcome to the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast! Where each week Coach Damon features interviews, strategy, and advice for dominating our position - lacrosse goalie! Ever wonder what makes the top lacrosse goalies elite? Me too! So I decided to create a podcast to figure it out. Each week I interview an elite lax goalie, coach, or special guest to find the tools, tactics, drills, and mental mindsets that listeners can use.
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Send us a textIn this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Villanova’s standout goalie, Anthony Wilson, to explore the mental and physical demands of playing one of the most challenging positions in sports. From his early days in goal to his first season starting for Villanova, Anthony shares his journey and the insights that have helped him thrive at the Division 1 level.They dive into how Anthony’s background in soccer and golf sharpened his reflexes and focus, ...
Send us a textIn this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson interviews Quinnipiac University goalie Mason Oak, the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. Mason opens up about his journey from a youth lacrosse player to a standout D1 goalie, sharing valuable insights on mastering patience, developing the "next-shot mentality," and staying calm under pressure. He dives into his training regimen, stick setup, and the personalized drills that keep him game-ready. Mason als...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Colin Lenskold, the standout goalie for the University of Utah, to discuss his journey from Connecticut youth lacrosse to becoming a Division 1 starting goalie. Colin dives deep into the mental and physical techniques that have shaped his game, sharing his go-to reset routine after tough goals, his approach to building confidence with proper padding, and the drills that sharpen his footwork and positioning...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Clemson goalie Emily Lamparter. Emily shares her journey from being a young midfielder in New York to becoming a standout goalie at Clemson University. She reflects on the early days of her career, her transition to the goalie position, and the mental and physical challenges that have shaped her game. Throughout the conversation, Emily provides valuable insights on the importance of confidence,...
Send us a textThis week on the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by the second Moore brother on the podcast, Patrick from the University of Johns Hopkins and Lynchburg Alumni.While Pat may not be from the biggest hotbed for lacrosse and had what some to consider a "late start" into the sport he still had quite the impact getting named All-American his senior year of high school and team captain for his high schools state finalist team.Patrick started playing at Division III Lynchburg gettin...
Send us a textOn this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, I am joined by a redshirt sophomore attending the University of Maryland, JJ Suriano.JJ Suriano came from arguably the biggest hotbed for lacrosse, Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Bryn Mawr School where she was a four-year varsity starter. She was 2021, 2022, and 2023 IAAM A-Conference All-Conference Team.On September 1st of her Junior year, her phone was buzzing receiving multiple calls from college coaches. One college stuck out...
Send us a textIt's not often that a freshman goalkeeper earns the starting position on a team full of talent— but UAlbany's Landon Whitney shows the veterans how it's done.With Whitney in the cage, the Danes ended the 2024 season with a winning record, securing the American East Conference Championship, and making it to the second round of the Division I NCAA Championship Tournament.Hailing from the southern state of Georgia, Whitney isn't exactly from a lacrosse hotspot. Growing up in a larg...
Send us a textOn this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by young breakout goalie Giancarlo Munaretto.Giancarlo Munaretto grew up playing hockey and didn't think too much about other sports.That was until in 6th grade when he decided to pick up lacrosse as a secondary sport. He played mid-field for his first two years. This was until his team needed a goalie and he decided he would try out. He ended up thoroughly enjoying playing goalie and started taking it seriously at the b...
Send us a textA couple episodes ago Florida goalie Elyse Finnelle kept raving about her goalie coach Arvak Marshall. Now we're lucky to be joined by the goalie coach himself. Arvak was the Head Coach at Southern High School from 2006 to 2020 as well as an M&D goalie coach for over 20 years!Marshall is also the Commissioner for SCYA Rec club in Anne Arundel County, MD.While his time as a youth started a little late in 7th grade he played a little goalie but mostly played attack he did...
Send us a textOn today’s episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I’m joined by rising high school senior and DII commit Madison Weaver.Madi is heading into her senior year at Jefferson Forest High School and plays for Valley Select Lacrosse out of Forest, VA.Madi has committed to the fairly new Emory and Henry College to play Division 2 and pursue her passion for playing lacrosse goalie throughout her time in college.Support the show
Send us a textBeing the coach's daughter in sixth grade, when the goalie position was vacated Karli Jo Weisser had to step up.It stuck, and six years later Weisser is going to play Division 1 lacrosse at San Diego State University, her dream school.The Adrenaline All-American hopes to grow into a leader at her new school, and already shares a close connection with her class of teammates.In this podcast episode, Weisser shares her experience in the recruiting process, and her unique take on th...
Send us a textWhat if you could transform your sports career by embracing multiple roles on the field? Florida All-American goalie Elise Fennell shares her inspiring journey from field player to standout goalie, revealing how her father's advice to play both positions elevated her lacrosse IQ. Elise recounts her pivotal decision during a practice session with Maryland United, which solidified her commitment to the goalie position. She highlights the crucial role of leadership, confidence, and...
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to mental toughness and athletic resilience with Georgetown's standout goalie, Anderson Moore. In this engaging episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Anderson shares his incredible journey from starting as a lacrosse goalie in second grade to earning the starting position as a freshman at Georgetown. Learn how his older brother's influence and the unique challenges of growing up in Alabama shaped his early career and mindset. Anderson also provides a firsthan...
Send us a textWhat does it take to earn the starting goalie spot as a freshman at a top-tier lacrosse program like Duke University? Find out in this episode of the Lax Goalie Rap Podcast, where we chat with Patrick Jamison, the standout freshman goalie who has taken the lacrosse world by storm. Patrick opens up about his unique path from being a competitive club player to stepping into the shoes of a national championship finalist. He shares his mindset, training techniques, and the invaluabl...
Send us a textJoin us as young lacrosse sensation Taylor Connolly, the 11-year-old goalie who's been guarding the net since she was just five, shares her inspiring journey. Learn how Taylor's initial inspiration came from an older goalie and hear about her unique experiences splitting game time and balancing field play with her goalie duties. Discover her learning journey through camps like Net Nation and guidance from coaches Joe Karpinski and Ted Glynn. Taylor also highlights her focus on m...
Send us a textHave you ever tackled a completely new challenge head-on? That's exactly what Allison Ohanian did when she traded her field hockey goalie gear for a lacrosse stick and stepped into the goal crease. In an episode that's as much about personal growth as it is about sports, Allison, from Walsh University, shares her experience with this transition, offering insights into her proactive learning style, the mental fortitude required for goalkeeping, and the joys of collegiate lacrosse...
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it takes to stand firm between the posts, facing down the intensity of competitive lacrosse? Michigan's starting goalie Erin O'Grady joins us to share her personal journey from an inventive second-grader avoiding running to a strategic visionary on the lacrosse field. Her candid reflections on the benefits of playing multiple sports and the role they've played in shaping her as an exceptional athlete provide a fascinating look into the makings of a la...
Send us a textInterview with young lacrosse goalie from Greenwich, CT - Dev Sherman. Support the show
Send us a textInterview with St. Leo goalie Jessica Harclerode. Support the show
Send us a textPodcast interview with Deacan Knott, the talented goalie of the Philadelphia Wings! On this episode of the podcast, Deacan shares his journey from his first time in goal to winning the prestigious Minto Cup and delves into the intricacies of playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Get ready for a deep dive into the world of lacrosse as Deacan provides valuable tips for box lacrosse goalies and discusses various aspects of the game.Support the show
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