Colorado Lacrosse News

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The CLN Podcast is a lacrosse podcast covering development, recruiting, and all things lacrosse. Built in Colorado and relevant everywhere, we bring honest conversations with coaches, players, and leaders across the game. From youth lacrosse to college recruiting, we break down what it takes to improve and move to the next level. If you want clear, practical insight on lacrosse and the recruiting process, this podcast is for you.

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Building Community in Lacrosse: Mary Schumar and Jaylen Rosga on LaxLnk and the Next Generation 01.07.2026 1:00:22

In this episode of the CLN Podcast, Asa McKee sits down with Mary Schumar, Northwestern alum, former Marquette standout, and founder of LaxLnk, along with Jaylen Rosga, a Northwestern defender and 2026 NCAA Division I National Champion. Mary shares the story behind LaxLnk, a lacrosse-only platform built to help players, coaches, clubs, trainers, and fans connect in one place. She talks about growi...

Parents, Players, and Recruiting. Lessons from Dennis Joyce of @LaxDadRecruiting 11.06.2026 1:04:08

Dennis Joyce of LaxDadRecruiting joins the Colorado Lacrosse News Podcast to break down what really matters in the college recruiting process. Drawing from years of experience as a lacrosse parent, Dennis tackles common misconceptions about scholarships, club teams, recruiting timelines, and the path from high school to college lacrosse. In this conversation, Dennis explains why finding the right...

Walk-On to Pro. Jack Hannah on the Love of the Game. 28.05.2026 56:56

Jack Hannah went from preferred walk-on at the University of Denver to playing in the PLL, the NLL, and for Team USA. No scholarship. No guarantee. Just a two-year deadline from his dad and a love for the game that outlasted everyone who got recruited ahead of him. In this episode, Jack breaks down how he earned his spot at Denver, what the jump to professional lacrosse actually looks like, and wh...

From Colorado to Team Canada, Lauren Spence’s Journey 29.04.2026 49:03

Lauren Spence, Loyola Maryland standout and Team Canada goalkeeper, shares her journey from Evergreen, Colorado, to becoming one of the top goalies in college lacrosse and an international gold medalist. In this episode of Beyond the Highlight, she breaks down goalie training, mental preparation, and what it takes to compete at the Division I and international level. Lauren walks through her devel...

Beyond the Highlight, What Really Builds a Lacrosse Player with Eric Law 15.04.2026 51:25

Eric Law breaks down what actually builds a great lacrosse player. From his path through Colorado to a long pro career, he shares why stick skills, IQ, and off-ball movement matter more than highlights. The conversation covers multi-sport development, club versus rec, recruiting realities, and the habits that separate players who last from those who fade out.

The Truth About Recruiting. Showcases, Clubs, and What Actually Matters 27.03.2026 1:01:05

Brian Salisbury, founder of Backyard Sports Lacrosse, joins the Colorado Lacrosse News Podcast to break down how the recruiting process actually works. In this episode, we cover what families often get wrong about recruiting, how exposure really works, and what athletes need to do to stand out. Brian shares insight on the role of club programs, how to approach showcases and camps, and why athletes...

What Builds Elite Lacrosse Players. Crysti Foote on Development and the Colorado Game 27.03.2026 46:19

Crysti Foote joins the Colorado Lacrosse News Podcast to share her journey from Canada to coaching in the United States and helping shape the game in Colorado. In this episode, we break down what actually builds elite lacrosse players, why multi sport athletes develop better, and how the development path differs between Canada and the US. Crysti also shares her perspective on the growth of women’s...