Grow the Game

This week Dan is joined by UVA Head Lacrosse Coach, Lars Tiffany! Coach Lars Tiffany discusses his background and how growing up in the heartland of lacrosse and being part of the Native American community influenced his love for the sport. He also talks about the power of sports in breaking down racial and social barriers and how being a captain on his teams helped him bring people together. They...

In the final episode of season 1, Dan is joined by Chad Love, the founder of Stag's Lacrosse. Chad shares his late start in lacrosse during his freshman year of high school and the impact the sport had on his life, motivating him to consider college. He discusses how the lacrosse community in South Florida, particularly Palm Beach County, is a hotbed for the sport and mentions influential coac...

This week Dan is joined by lacrosse legend Tom Marechek! They discuss the pivotal role Tom's older brother played in getting him started with lacrosse, the philosophies Tom uses to guide player development and more! Connect with Tom: imgacademy.com @imglacrosse The Grow the Game podcast is hosted by Dan Soviero, Former D1 Athlete Turned Entrepreneur.  Dan is the Founder of Signature Athletics,...

This week Dan is joined by Andrew Mamawi! They talk about Andrew's passion for sports and helping others. They also chat about the sports programs Andrew runs, which mainly serve as a way to provide free training and opportunities to children in poverty. The programs give children the opportunity to learn sports like lacrosse and keep them out of trouble. Connect with Andrew and Kids Lacrosse...

This week Dan is joined by Anton, the founder of Sweden lacrosse, to the podcast. Anton grew up playing soccer in Sweden and came to the US to play lacrosse at Springfield College under legendary coach Keith Keith. He is now helping to lead Sweden's national program into the winning bracket at the World games this summer in San Diego. Anton shares his story of playing soccer and attending coll...

This week Dan is joined by Coach Cam, a former D1 lacrosse player at Army and current lacrosse coach. Cameron shares his background growing up in Maryland and playing lacrosse from a young age. He talks about his college career and the challenges he faced due to ankle injuries. Cam also discusses his current role as a lacrosse coach for his daughter's team and the women's program in Ohio....

This week Dan Soviero interviews Coach Carl and Coach Robby about their experiences with lacrosse. They discuss the importance of finding a balance between work and family as well as the benefits of working from home and remote work. They also talk about the importance of self-discipline, leadership, and confidence in youth sports. They also talk about the challenges of youth sports, including the...

This week Dan is joined by Ellen Zavian, the general counsel of USA Lacrosse. Ellen shares her background as an athlete and her journey to becoming a lawyer in the sports industry. She discusses her experience in negotiating CBAs for female Olympic athletes and her role in creating a new sport. As the general counsel of USA Lacrosse, Ellen emphasizes the importance of trust, listening, and underst...

This week Dan interviews Coach Jack Piatelli, who is a former all-American lacrosse player and coach. Dan and Jack discuss the importance of prioritizing academics as well as putting your ego aside to create a great experience for the kids. They also talk about knowing and also serving your audience/community, word of mouth marketing and more! How to connect with Jack: Twitter handle: @jackpiatell...

This week Dan is joined by long time friend, coach Adam Bokmeyer! Dan and Adam discuss Adam's background in a family of Army lax players, and how Adam began to grow a k-12 program in Texas. They talk about building good men and strong leaders, leaning on the parents in your community, creating a welcoming environment and more! Adam Bokmeyer is currently the Program Director at Liberty Hill Hig...

This week Dan is joined by Ryan Disque! We'll get to hear Ryan's story of how he got started in the world of lacross. Dan and Ryan discuss the difference between charter schools and public schools and the importance of focusing on your youth teams to be able to build into high school programs. They also discuss the creation of Storm Sports and more. Ryan Disque is the Director of Lacrosse...

This week Dan is joined by Brendan Murphy! Dan and Brendan chat about how important inclusivity is when it comes to growing any sport, but specifically lacrosse. They also discuss how crucial it is to start from a place of passion when building something new, and how to build a culture within a sports program. About Brendan Murphy: SkyFire LC: Founder, Owner/Operator, GM, and Coach. Playing Lacros...

This week Dan is joined by Jamie Hansen! Dan and Jamie discuss Jamie's background in lacrosse and how he ended up playing the game. They also discuss the main challenge Jamie has faced since starting his lacrosse club in such a small town. Jamie and Dan also discuss the importance of consistency and leadership in an organization as well as the importance of supporting those who are dedicating...

This week Dan is joined by Tony Hudson! Tony tells the podcast about his background in sports and how he got into coaching. They also chat about the importance of building character through playing multiple sports, not specializing too early, expanding the Coyotes into Lakeland and more. A little bit about Tony: Tony is currently serving his first year on the Board of Directors at Coyotes youth la...

This week Dan is joined by Adam Stockstill! Adam and Dan discuss the importance of using the community around you to recruit new players and activate volunteers. They also discuss how having kids sell the program to other kids can be incredibly effective. A little bit about Adam : Husband, Father, Youth Director, HS Assistant Coach. Founding Member of Bowie Boys Lacrosse. After being away from the...

A little bit about Greg Bice – 13 seasons professional lacrosse – Head Coach Under Armour Underclass Midwest Team 2014 – Head Coach Warrior 40 2010, 2011, 2012 – FCA National Coach – Analyst Big Ten Network – Tri-Eight Coach of the Year – 4X MLL Allstar – 2X MLL New Balance Sportsman of the Year – NCAA All American 2003 and 2004 – GWLL Conference Player of the Year – First team GWLL selection 2002...

A little bit about Lee: Lee Corrigan started Corrigan Sports Enterprises in 1991 with the goal of bringing top notch athletic events to the region and eventually the entire country. A former salesman with RAYCOM Sports, Lee knows what a potential customer wants and knows how to deliver it in a unique way. His background in sales and 30+ years in the event marketing business has catapulted Corrigan...

A little big about Doug Luey: -He is the box sector chair on the CLA Board of Directors & was VP senior to major on the OLD board of directors for 6 years. -20 YEAR Veteran Coach who was dedicated between Whitby and Oshawa Minor as a coach, vice president, and president. -GM and President of the Green Gaels Jr. B club from 2001-2006 where, under his leadership, the Gaels won the Founders in 20...

Michael Huber is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® accredited by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is also a father, experienced business advisor, athlete, and mentor. The primary focus of Michael’s practice is serving young athletes and their families. All of his work is motivated by the desire for others to get the best out of the abilities and resources at their disposal....

Dhane Smith is a professional lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits of the NLL and the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association, as well as Chaos Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League. Dhane is a 2 time NLL MVP, PLL champion, 2 time world champion for Team Canada's Indoor Box team, a world champion for Team Canada in their first Sixes appearance, and cofounder and coach...

Welcome to the Grow the Game Podcast! This week we are joined by my lovely wife, Maddie. Maddie is the Executive Director of 10X Lacrosse which owns Palms LC (the #1 club for player development in FL), and 4 night 5 day 10X sleepaway camps in Tennessee, New York, and Florida. She is a UA AA Games Coach, Head Coach of Berkeley High School Girls Lax Team, VP of the Florida Gulf Coast Youth Lacrosse...

Welcome to the preview episode of the Grow the Game Podcast with Dan Soviero! I'm really looking forward to sharing our upcoming interviews with some amazing youth sports program directors. Signature Lacrosse Website Signature Lacrosse Facebook Signature Lacrosse Instagram Dan’s LinkedIn Dan’s Instagram