Joe Amplo: Lasagna, Leadership & Lockdown Defense
Description
Season two of the First Class Lacrosse podcast, hosts Deemer Class and Matt Dunn sit down with Joe Amplo, head coach of the United States Naval Academy men's lacrosse team. Amplo, who is entering his seventh season at Navy and has extensive experience building successful programs, shares insights into his leadership style, passion for the sport, and journey in lacrosse. He reflects on his upbringing in Long Island, his influences from mentors like Duke's John Danowski, and his experiences starting the Marquette lacrosse program. Additionally, Amplo discusses the challenges and rewards of coaching at Navy, emphasizing the importance of relationships, teaching, and building a cohesive team culture. The conversation also touches on his personal anecdotes, such as his family's Italian culinary traditions and the upcoming lacrosse facility at Navy.
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Joe's Background
14:15 - Defensive Mindset
19:45 - Learning Styles
26:45 - Never Stop Coaching
31:45 - Building Marquette
40:25 - Tales of Kris Amplo
44:00 - Navy Is Special
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