Phi-Lacrosse-Ophy Podcast Ep. 49 - Navy Head Coach Joe Amplo

Joe Amplo - U.S Naval Academy Head Coach 02:03 Coach Amplo's Coaching Journey -Sachem High School -High School Football Coach's Impact -Walking On At Hofstra -Chris Colbeck -Seth Tierney -John Danowski -Mike Murphy -The Instant Match At Marquette -The Impact of the 2012 National Championship 15:51 Building Culture at Navy -More Challenging In Some Ways -Inheriting a Culture vs Creating One -More "Lacrosse Work" 21:57 Player Development Philosophy -Teach Basics First -Fundamentals Are Key -Impact of Assistant Head Coaches at Navy 26:36 Defensive and Offensive Philosophy at Navy -More Agresive -Using Athleticism -Shot Clock Advantages With Pressure -Less Scripted Offense -Adding Repertoire To Individual Players -"Game Is Won and Lost In the Grey Area" -Creating Decision Making 34:54 Recruiting -Physical Attribute Clearing House -Willingness to Play With An Edge or Something to Prove -Has To Want To Be There -Specialty Players -Both Handed Attackmen -Attackmen: Needs Great Hands or Tremendous Inside Presence or Great Dodger -Midfield: Downhill Dodgers Who Can Shoot On The Run or Be Able to Get Hands Free -Short Stick Defensemen: Most Important Players, Great Athletes, Control On Hips -Defensemen: All About Great Feet, Good Control Of Body, Very Instinctive Off Ball -Recruiting Defensive IQ 49:23 Sharpening Your Saw And Developing -Talking to Other Coaches -Learning More About Leadership and Mental Side -A lot of Reading -Sports Psychology and Leadership Center -Recommended Books