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Wall Street by Day, Waterdog by Night: The Double Life of a Professional Lacrosse Player

Jun 21, 2024
14:43
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Professional lacrosse players Jake Carraway and Ryan Conrad share their experiences balancing Wall Street jobs with playing for the Philadelphia Waterdogs in the Premier Lacrosse League. The podcast discusses the growth and challenges of professional lacrosse, the ambitions of the PLL to emulate UFC success, and efforts to turn niche sports like cornhole and pickleball into lucrative professional leagues.
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  • PLL aims to become a mainstream sport with major investments and TV deals.
  • Players balance full-time jobs with professional lacrosse careers, striving for full-time play.

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Push to Popularize Professional Lacrosse

The podcast discusses the efforts of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) to gain popularity and commercial success. Founded by Paul Rabel in 2018, the PLL aims to elevate lacrosse to a mainstream sport. Rabel's vision involves major investments from influential backers and TV deals to increase exposure. The podcast highlights the challenges faced by lacrosse players balancing full-time jobs with professional sports careers.

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