Kyle and Owen discuss various aspects of lacrosse with Medfield head coach John Isaf. They delve into the dynamics of high school lacrosse in Massachusetts, including the impact of COVID-19, changes in MIA divisions, participation trends, and the role of club lacrosse. Coach Isaf provides insights into Medfield’s successful program, his coaching philosophy, dealing with the pressures of maintaining a championship-winning culture, and memorable matches. The discussion also touches on the New England lacrosse scene, challenges of scheduling competitive games, and the evolution of the sport in the region.

Topics

00:40 Introducing the Guest: John Isaf

01:10 Discussing MIAA Team Movements

01:56 Funny Anecdotes and Text Messages

03:42 Challenges in Lacrosse Coverage

08:47 Impact of COVID on Lacrosse

12:36 Scheduling and Competition Post-COVID

18:49 New Playoff Format and Power Rankings

22:23 Unintended Consequences of Power Rankings

22:29 Scheduling and Strength of Schedule

23:14 Human Factor in Rankings

24:05 Challenges in Small School Sports

27:01 Economic and Facility Disparities

28:06 Medfield's Athletic Culture

30:13 Pressure and Consistency in Coaching

33:34 New England Lacrosse Pedigree

38:17 Club Teams and Recruitment

44:14 Growth and Development of Lacrosse

45:16 Memorable Wins and Losses

46:34 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements