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In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird welcome Logan Wisnauskas, a standout lacrosse player known for his exceptional career at the University of Maryland and beyond. The discussion covers Logan's early influences in lacrosse, his remarkable high school career at Boys' Latin, and his college years where he broke records and earned the Tewaaraton Award. Logan als...

Welcome to "Get the Lax Scoop" podcast, hosted by Big Dawg and Jaybird, featuring the biggest names in lacrosse. Special guest: Matt Palumb, legendary Syracuse goaltender, NCAA champion, and renowned lacrosse referee. Matt shares stories from his early days, including the origins of the first lacrosse camp for kids at Le Moyne College. Deep dive into Matt's playing career at Syracus...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, host Jay ‘Jaybird’ McMahon introduces special guest Steve Finnell, head coach at Garden City High School. Despite other hosts being away on special assignments, Jaybird navigates the solo interview, discussing Finnell's journey in lacrosse. They explore his early beginnings in the sport, the influence of key mentors like Coach Tom Flatley and Coach Doc Do...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird interview Nic Bell, recently named USA Lacrosse High School Coach of the Year for 2025. Bell shares his journey from playing lacrosse at Brown University to his influential coaching career, emphasizing authentic leadership, resilience, and the importance of gut feelings in decision-making. Bell discusses his successful st...

Join hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird with this compilation of their May 2025 interview on 'Get the Lax Scoop' as they sit down with lacrosse luminary Bryan Kelly, six-time MIAA champion and four-time Coach of the Year at Calvert Hall High School. Bryan shares insights from his playing days at UNC under legendary coach Willie Scroggs, details the creation of FCA lacrosse, and recounts the unfo...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird bring you an engaging interview with Matt Palumb, the head referee of the Premier Lacrosse League and a three-time NCAA Tournament MVP. The episode covers Matt's illustrious journey from collegiate play to becoming one of the most respected officials in lacrosse, emphasizing the importance of referees in the game. Ma...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird bring you insights and anecdotes from the world of lacrosse. Featuring an engaging interview with Matt Palumb, NCAA Tournament MVP and three-time National Champion at Syracuse, now the head referee of the Premier Lacrosse League. The episode delves into Matt's playing and refereeing journey, highlighting his experien...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird interview Matt Palumb, an iconic figure in the world of lacrosse. The hosts provide background on their guest, highlighting Palumb's illustrious career as a standout goaltender for Syracuse University's lacrosse team and his transition into a top-notch referee. The conversation dives into Palumb's early inf...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird bring on guest Logan Wisnauskas, offensive coordinator at Brown University and two-time PLL All-Star, to discuss his journey through lacrosse. Logan shares insights into overcoming a severe injury, the importance of team culture, and transitioning from collegiate to professional lacrosse. The episode touches on the resili...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird sit down with lacrosse star Logan Wisnauskas, a two-time PLL All-Star, 2022 National Champ, and a Tewaaraton Award winner. From his early days at Brown to achieving national acclaim at Maryland, Logan shares insights into his journey, the importance of hard work, and the valuable mentors who shaped his career. The discussion covers h...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird sit down with special guest, 2022 Tewaaraton award winner, PLL All Star, and current Brown Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Coordinator, Logan Wisnauskas, to discuss his journey in the sport from childhood to professional success. Logan shares his early memories of playing lacrosse, influenced by his father, a former national champion at Sal...

This episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop' podcast features an in-depth interview with the Garden City High School lacrosse team's head coach Steve Finnell and his coordinators Joe Jacovina and Tim Holman. They discuss fundamental lacrosse skills, the importance of relationships and self-motivation, and tips for youth players and their parents. The episode also emphasizes developing both o...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' host Jaybird (Jay McMahon) goes solo to continue an interview with Garden City High School lacrosse coaches, including Hall of Fame head coach Steve Finnell and assistants Joe Jovina and Tim Holman. The discussion covers the coaches' backgrounds, their seamless transition into new roles, the intense rivalry with Manhasset in the Woodstick Clas...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' host Jaybird goes solo to interview Steve Finnell, the head coach of Garden City High School's lacrosse team. They explore Finnell's journey from playing lacrosse at Garden City and Duke University to becoming a celebrated coach. Finnell discusses his early influences, the importance of preparation in achieving success, and the role of ke...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird interview Nic Bell, the 2025 USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year. They discuss Nic's coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, relationship building, and mental toughness. Nic shares insights on effective communication with players, the value of consistent effort, and how to navigate the pressures of high-level...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird sit down with USA Lacrosse 2025 Coach of the Year Nic Bell from St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville, VA. The discussion covers Nic's journey from a collegiate lacrosse player at Brown to a successful coach, including his first job at Blue Ridge School and his significant time at Taft School. Bell emphasizes the importance of...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg (Ron Doglish) and Jaybird (Jay McMahon) interview Nic Bell, the newly crowned USA Lacrosse High School Coach of the Year for 2025. The discussion covers Nic's journey from his early days in Warrenton, Virginia, to becoming a highly dependable collegiate player at Brown University, and eventually a highly successful high school coach. Nic sh...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird dive deep into the world of lacrosse with Bryan Kelly, a six-time MIAA champion and four-time Coach of the Year from Calvert Hall High School. Coach Kelly discusses the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome and shares insights from his pivotal, life changing, 2012 season, when his team was ranked n...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird interview Bryan Kelly, renowned lacrosse coach from Calvert Hall High School, discussing his undefeated 1991 national championship team at Carolina and his journey in coaching. The conversation delves into the dynamics of that remarkable team, standout players, and influential mentors like Coach Joe Breschi and legendary...

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop' podcast, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird talk to Bryan Kelly, head coach of the boys varsity lacrosse team at Calvert Hall College High School and a former collegiate athlete and All American at the University of North Carolina. Coach Bryan shares memories of his early lacrosse days influenced by his brothers and coaches, his collegiate success, and his...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird and a special guest dive into the exciting 2025 NCAA Lacrosse playoff matchups for this past Championship Weekend. They discuss team performances, standout players, and discuss coaching calls including insights into the PSU v Cornell, Maryland v. Syracuse Final Four match ups as well as the Championship game of Maryland v. Syracuse....

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' Jay “The Jaybird” McMahon is joined by lacrosse legends Dom Starsia and Tommy Towers to discuss the latest happenings in college lacrosse. The panel dives into an in-depth recap of the recent thrilling NCAA D1 quarterfinal games, including matchups like Notre Dame vs. Penn State, Georgetown vs. Maryland, Syracuse vs. Princeton, and Cornell vs. Rich...

In this episode of Get the Lax Scoop, hosts Big Dawg and Jaybird and Steve Gresalfi dive into the exciting 2025 NCAA Lacrosse playoff matchups, featuring expert analysis from UVA head men’s lacrosse coach, and 2X NCAA Champion, Lars Tiffany. They discuss team performances, standout players, and make predictions for the upcoming quarterfinals, including insights into the Georgetown vs. Maryland and...

Anticipation and Analysis: NCAA Lacrosse Championship Insights In this special NCAA Lacrosse Championship episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Jeff and Jay delve into the thrilling lacrosse playoff action, evaluating teams like the Duke Blue Devils and Georgetown Hoyas, and making bold predictions for the championship matchups. They discuss the defensive and offensive dynamics of variou...

NCAA Lacrosse Championship Preview: Princeton vs Towson and Syracuse vs Harvard In this special episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' the hosts discuss the upcoming NCAA Lacrosse Championship matchups. They delve into the Princeton vs Towson game, noting each team's season performance and key players. The episode also covers the Syracuse vs Harvard game, highlighting the unique advantages...