Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast

PLL Chaos Coach Andy Towers and Jamie Munro discuss the latest NCAA DI Men's Lacrosse news and review last week's matchups. Recorded April 17, 2023

Back by popular demand! the In-Season podcast with Jamie Munro and Andy Towers! Don't miss this first episode of the 2023 season as things heat up in NCAA Division I lacrosse action!

Amherst College Head Coach Sean Woods joins Jamie to talk about his player-driven philosophy and the Amherst brand, their offensive philosophies, what they emphasize on defense, being "multiple", their non-negotiables, how he continues to evolve as a coach, and recruiting.

In this episode, Jamie talks with Wesleyan Head Coach John Raba about his lax journey, Wesleyan's zone defense, how he breaks down the year, the importance of the weight room, key principles on offense, the NESCAC season, recruiting and more!

Jacksonville Head Coach John Galloway chats with Jamie about how he's getting his team ready to play their best in May, making film interactive and positive, creativity, diversion, deceptive shooting, analytics, grad transfers, what he's learned from his mentors, end of game situations and more!

In this episode, Jamie talks to Boston University Head Coach Ryan Polley about implementing concepts through the Fall and pre-season, what a typical week looks like for BU Lacrosse, how their schemes evolve throughout the season, his approach to player development, teaching dodging, how he would describe BU’s style of play on both sides of the ball, and what he looks for in recruits.

Yale Head Coach Andy Shay visits the show and talks about how the book The Talent Code has changed how the Bulldogs practice and drill, their unique peer-led approach, defensive philosophies, long dodging vs short dodging, Yale’s 2023 squad and more!

On this episode, Colleen chats with Princeton Associate Head Coach Kerrin Maurer. They discuss her lacrosse journey, what Princeton's offense is going to look like this year, Princeton's practices, reading defenses, the importance of film, draws, the Tiger's defense, culture, and one thing she wishes she knew as a player. She also gives lots of great recruiting advice!

In this podcast, Jamie chats with first year Utah Head Coach Drew McMinn about his transition to Utah from Robert Morris, how his experience at RMU - a team with a lot of Canadians - shaped him as a coach, how he looks at player development, how he develops skill, counting reps, mini games, 2 man actions, his defensive philosophy, and what he looks for in recruits.

In this podcast, Jamie catches up with Virginia Head Coach Lars Tiffany. They discuss his "8 great books" program, how he became a better coach by doing more asking and not as much telling, the importance of the grease board, his thoughts on Maryland's offense last year, drifts, the power of "getting a chunk", dodging poles, being deceptive defensively, Invert defense, what it has meant to him to be the head coach of the Haudenosaunee National Team, and Ricky Miezan.