Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork
 
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.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Send us a text In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, we chat with Nick Pecora, starting goalie for Lehigh University. 🥍 Nick opens up about his journey from a backyard lacrosse player in New York to earning the starting job at the Division I level. Along the way, he shares invaluable insights about the mental and physical aspects of goalte…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In 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 insigh…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In 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…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In 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-t…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text In 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 an…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text This 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-Ameri…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text On 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-Conferenc…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text It'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 Di…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text On 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 u…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text A 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 An…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text On 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 pursu…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Being 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 cl…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text What 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 …
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Unlock 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…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text What 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 c…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Join 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. Disc…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Have 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…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Have 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…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Podcast 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 la…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Podcast interview with Williams College and NCAA Division III Goalie of the Year Matt Freitas discussing topics like how he used the experience of losing part of his leg to motivate him to become a college goalie, the importance of stick skills, and tips for handling the nerves of a big game. Support the show…
  continue reading
 
Send us a text Podcast interview with Team England goalie and former All-American at Limestone Will Baxter discussing topics like lessons learned from the 2018 World Championships, Sixes Lacrosse and advice for any international goalie wanting to play college lacrosse. Support the showBy Coach Damon Wilson
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide