Kyle and Owen are joined by Carter Rice, a standout midfielder for the Redwoods in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). They discuss the end of the college lacrosse season, the transition to professional play, and Rice's experiences and challenges in the PLL. The conversation also delves into Rice's time at Syracuse University, his transition from an offensive to a defensive midfielder, and his memories of high school lacrosse rivalries. Additionally, Rice shares his thoughts on playing under coach Anthony Kelly, the emotional rollercoaster of playoffs, and his goals outside lacrosse.

Topics

00:18 Reflecting on Playoff Season

01:02 Special Guest: Carter Rice

04:20 Transition to Professional Lacrosse

10:54 College Memories and Rivalries

21:48 Recognizing Talent: Freshman Year Reflections

22:08 Deciding to Go Pro: The Aha Moment

22:54 Post-PLL Career Plans

23:44 Branding and NIL Experiences

24:59 Coaching Aspirations and Experiences

25:44 Adjusting to PLL Rules and Dynamics

27:17 Defensive Strategies and Techniques

33:40 Funny Stories and Locker Room Tales

39:13 Chasing the Championship Dream

40:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Kyle and Owen share their experiences from a summer packed with lacrosse tournaments and coaching. Kyle, broadcasting from a hotel in Scarborough, Maine, discusses his summer schedule, highlighting various tournaments like the New Hampshire-Vermont All-Star Game and the Legacy Tournament in Devens, Massachusetts. He also touches on the evolving dynamics of club teams and recruiting trends. Owen recounts his coaching stint with the Eastern Mass Hawks, detailing the challenges and joys of coaching 2026 players. The duo also explores the importance of fitting in the right college both academically and athletically, shares insights on handling social media in recruitment, and offers tips for parents in the recruiting process. The episode wraps up with a preview of Kyle's upcoming coaching stint at the Lake Placid tournament and news of a coaching change at Clark University.

Topics

00:42 Summer Lacrosse Tournaments Recap

01:49 New Hampshire vs Vermont All-Star Game

02:51 Coaching and Tournament Experiences

05:39 Advice for Lacrosse Parents and Players

07:21 Service Academies and Early Commitments

14:10 MIAA vs ISL All-Star Game

21:27 New England Lacrosse Showcase Insights

26:38 Parental Expectations and Player Performance

26:57 NLS Tournament Highlights

27:45 Challenges of Coaching JV Teams

28:50 Commitment Updates and Recruiting Trends

31:45 Coaching Experiences and Reflections

34:00 Club Coaching Insights and Anecdotes

36:44 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development

47:04 Upcoming Coaching Events and Final Thoughts

Kyle and Owen welcome Ralph Nelson, a key figure in Maine's lacrosse landscape. It’s a comprehensive conversation revolving around the foundation and growth of Maine's lacrosse community. The trio discusses the successful creation of a summer league for college athletes, the challenges faced in organizing it, and the overwhelming buy-in from players. Ralph shares his coaching journey, from his initial role at various schools to building the lacrosse program at Waynflete School. The discussion also touches on the logistics of maintaining a lacrosse team in smaller schools, the challenges of balancing a tight-knit player community, and exciting plans for a fall high school league future.

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Topics

00:49 Introducing the Guest: Ralph Nelson

02:40 Maine Lacrosse Summer League: The Origin Story

04:16 Challenges and Logistics of Running the League

06:24 Community and Player Buy-In

19:35 Ralph Nelson's Lacrosse Journey

23:14 Balancing Social Life and Lacrosse

23:29 Early Coaching Career

23:52 Challenges of Coaching Lacrosse

24:41 Transition to Club Coaching

25:49 Building a Lacrosse Program

27:32 Struggles with Team Numbers

30:39 Coaching Philosophy and Challenges

41:02 Future Plans and Initiatives