Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast

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.

In this podcast, Colleen speaks with Florida Assistant Coach Nicole Levy. They discuss Nicole's lacrosse journey, her "play fast, don't rush" philosophy, how she gets her players to play with confidence and creativity, her favorite drills to teach those concepts, what she looks for in recruits, and more!

This is a fascinating podcast with speed coach Tony Holler about his revolutionary way of training speed and performance. Tony and Jamie talk about survival mode vs performance mode, how to keep players healthier, happier and injury-free, why you should be training your athletes for speed not agility, how you get better at acceleration, lifting before sprinting, improving the atmosphere at practice, TCU Football, the importance of sleep, and Atomic Habits.

In the first Inside the 8 podcast of the new year, Colleen talks with Clemson Assistant Coach Bill Olin about his lacrosse journey, the process off starting a brand new NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse program, his offensive and defensive philosophies, what he looks for in recruits and more!

Jamie and Colleen kick off season 4 catching up on Colleen's new baby boy, joining JM3 as a Coach & Consultant, how to develop players' skills and IQ, defensive philosophies, recruiting advice for uncommitted juniors, sophomores and freshmen, and how you can engage with them through blogs, podcasts, the JM3 Coaches Training Program and more!

In this podcast, Jamie talks with Director and Head Coach of the Italian College Prep Basketball Academy, Alex Sarama. Alex is a leader in player development and the constraints led approach. He and Jamie discuss the constraints he's currently using with to develop his players, perception action coupling, repetition without repetition, triggers and more! A must listen!

In this podcast, Jamie talks to Colby Head Coach Guy Van Arsdale. They compare eras in lacrosse and what makes the modern game different. They also have an interesting discussion about goalie play, box lacrosse, off ball actions, and how it creates smarter lacrosse players who read and react. They talk about what he wants people to know about Colby and the lacrosse program there, and what kind of culture he's trying to build.