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More Than A ClubAuthor: morethanaclub
Longtime educators and lacrosse fanatics Marty Kupprion and Bill Leahy focus on engaging different perspectives from the world of youth sports. Coach Kupp (Former Delaware Blue Hen, Current Coach at Haverford School) and Coach Leahy (Pennsylvanias Winningest High School Coach at La Salle College High School) talk lacrosse, culture building and other topics related to coaching and parenting todays athletes. Learn more about NXT at NXTsports.com. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Drew Adams on Being a Lacrosse Goalie & His Journey from Springfield Delco to Penn State, Pro Lacrosse and Team USA
Episode 56
Tuesday, 6 June, 2023
Philly Hall of Fame goaltending phenom Drew Adams shares his wise insights on “the journey” from Delco to the PLL and home again. Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode! After a high school All-American career Drew headed to Penn State University where he was ECAC Rookie of the Year, ECAC Goalie of the Year twice, and 3X USILA Honorable Mention All-American. Drew thrived as a professional playing for the MLL (Major Lacrosse League) New York Lizards where he played in six MLL All-Star games and won a League Championship in 2015. Additionally, he was MLL Goalie of the Year three times. He also played in the PLL for the Archers LC. On the international stage, Drew won a silver medal with Team USA in 2014. Since his retirement, Drew has been inducted into the eastern PA Chapter of the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame and has been busy living and working in the Villanova/Delco area. We hope you enjoy the show. 6:00: For parents: The even-keeled unconditional support from parents of student-athletes. Post-game in the Adams family. Subtle observations and support. 9:00: For coaches: Goaltending: First save the ball. Be mentally tough. Lead the team. It’s not a perfect science. Are there goalie non-negotiables? 17:56: For players: Culture building with the MLL New York Lizards – they made sacrifices! The Team USA experience and dealing with, playing with, and enjoying the talent of the Canadians. Questions & Answers 24:50: Influential youth league and high school influential coaches. Coaches who made an impact growing up in a special community. 28:45: The tradition, the power, and the influence of Ridley lacrosse in the Philadelphia area. 31:17: The unfamiliar collegiate recruiting process – club influence and building confidence. 33:20: Choosing PSU and how the goalie recruiting process is different. PSU coaches made a difference. 37:14: PSU memories and heartbreaks. Trying to get “over the hump.” 39:00: Grant Ament and the foreshadowing commercial. A good full-circle story. 41:41: Finding mentors and finding one’s stride professionally. 44:40: Brian “Doc” Dougherty and the power of a “goalie community”. 47:00: Transitioning from the MLL to the PLL. Pushing a new league forward. 48:30: Coach Bates, Coach Resch, and the Archers LC. Special times. 50:00: Top shooters and the challenges they bring for a goalie. Canadians – again! 52:50: Walking away from the game. Work and family calls. 54:54: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
