

Women’s Lacrosse, Discipline and Mentorship - Nicole Shattuck
Today I sat down with Nicole Shattuck, who is the Senior Sports Performance Coach, Duke University Sports Performance (Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rowing) S&C Personnel, USA Lacrosse Women’s National Teams (Box, Sixes). She joined Duke Sports Performance in August 2021 and has been with USA Lacrosse since October 2023. She is the Chairperson for the NSCA Lacrosse Special Interest Group. She is not only a coach but also an author. Her publications include “Strength Training for Lacrosse” (Human Kinetics, 2024). Contributing author for Ch. 4 “Handbook of Strength and Conditioning, 2nd edition.” Routledge, 2026. Contributing author to the Lacrosse chapter.
We discussed
Starting in the high school level and beginning as a volunteer
When do you need to burn the ships
You have to have faith that the investment will pay off
Finding your niche and specializing in women's lacrosse
How do you create buy-in with your athletes?
Walking the walk as a coach
Proudest moment as a coach is about outcomes, it's about people
The grass isn’t green just because money is
How has the industry changed as a female coach?
You don't need to have a chip on your shoulder
Getting involved with the NSCA
Paying forward mentorship
New tech developments in sports science
Tech should confirm not drive decision-making
Disciple in the coaching practice
Creating habits through discipline
Are athletes different now?
Quick hit questions
Bilboard message
Find Nicole
Website - https://dukesportsperformance.squarespace.com/
Instagram - @nsca_lacrossesig, @dukesportsperformance, @nicole_lilia
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