Lax Goalie Rat Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Clemson goalie Emily Lamparter.  Emily shares her journey from being a young midfielder in New York to becoming a standout goalie at Clemson University. She reflects on the early days of her career, her transition to the goalie position, and the mental and physical challenges that have shaped her game...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by the second Moore brother on the podcast, Patrick from the University of Johns Hopkins and Lynchburg Alumni. While Pat may not be from the biggest hotbed for lacrosse and had what some to consider a "late start" into the sport he still had quite the impact getting named All-American his senior year of high school and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, I am joined by a redshirt sophomore attending the University of Maryland, JJ Suriano. JJ Suriano came from arguably the biggest hotbed for lacrosse, Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Bryn Mawr School where she was a four-year varsity starter. She was 2021, 2022, and 2023 IAAM A-Conference All-Conference Team. On September 1st of her J...

Send us Fan Mail It's not often that a freshman goalkeeper earns the starting position on a team full of talent— but UAlbany's Landon Whitney shows the veterans how it's done. With Whitney in the cage, the Danes ended the 2024 season with a winning record, securing the American East Conference Championship, and making it to the second round of the Division I NCAA Championship Tourna...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I am joined by young breakout goalie Giancarlo Munaretto. Giancarlo Munaretto grew up playing hockey and didn't think too much about other sports. That was until in 6th grade when he decided to pick up lacrosse as a secondary sport. He played mid-field for his first two years. This was until his team needed a goalie and he decide...

Send us Fan Mail A couple episodes ago Florida goalie Elyse Finnelle kept raving about her goalie coach Arvak Marshall. Now we're lucky to be joined by the goalie coach himself.  Arvak was the Head Coach at Southern High School from 2006 to 2020 as well as an M&D goalie coach for over 20 years! Marshall is also the Commissioner for SCYA Rec club in Anne Arundel County, MD. While his time...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of the Lax Goalie Rat podcast, I’m joined by rising high school senior and DII commit Madison Weaver . Madi is heading into her senior year at Jefferson Forest High School and plays for Valley Select Lacrosse out of Forest, VA. Madi has committed to the fairly new Emory and Henry College to play Division 2 and pursue her passion for playing lacrosse goalie throu...

Send us Fan Mail Being the coach's daughter in sixth grade, when the goalie position was vacated Karli Jo Weisser had to step up. It stuck, and six years later Weisser is going to play Division 1 lacrosse at San Diego State University, her dream school. The Adrenaline All-American hopes to grow into a leader at her new school, and already shares a close connection with her class of teammates....

Send us Fan Mail What if you could transform your sports career by embracing multiple roles on the field? Florida All-American goalie Elise Fennell shares her inspiring journey from field player to standout goalie, revealing how her father's advice to play both positions elevated her lacrosse IQ. Elise recounts her pivotal decision during a practice session with Maryland United, which solidif...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to mental toughness and athletic resilience with Georgetown's standout goalie, Anderson Moore. In this engaging episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Anderson shares his incredible journey from starting as a lacrosse goalie in second grade to earning the starting position as a freshman at Georgetown. Learn how his older brother's influence and the uni...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to earn the starting goalie spot as a freshman at a top-tier lacrosse program like Duke University? Find out in this episode of the Lax Goalie Rap Podcast, where we chat with Patrick Jamison, the standout freshman goalie who has taken the lacrosse world by storm. Patrick opens up about his unique path from being a competitive club player to stepping into the shoe...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as young lacrosse sensation Taylor Connolly, the 11-year-old goalie who's been guarding the net since she was just five, shares her inspiring journey. Learn how Taylor's initial inspiration came from an older goalie and hear about her unique experiences splitting game time and balancing field play with her goalie duties. Discover her learning journey through camp...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tackled a completely new challenge head-on? That's exactly what Allison Ohanian did when she traded her field hockey goalie gear for a lacrosse stick and stepped into the goal crease. In an episode that's as much about personal growth as it is about sports, Allison, from Walsh University, shares her experience with this transition, offering insights into he...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it takes to stand firm between the posts, facing down the intensity of competitive lacrosse? Michigan's starting goalie Erin O'Grady joins us to share her personal journey from an inventive second-grader avoiding running to a strategic visionary on the lacrosse field. Her candid reflections on the benefits of playing multiple sports and the ro...

Send us Fan Mail Interview with young lacrosse goalie from Greenwich, CT - Dev Sherman.  Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Deacan Knott, the talented goalie of the Philadelphia Wings! On this episode of the podcast, Deacan shares his journey from his first time in goal to winning the prestigious Minto Cup and delves into the intricacies of playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Get ready for a deep dive into the world of lacrosse as Deacan provides valuable tips for box...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with North Carolina goalie Alecia Nicholas discussing lessons learned from Caylee Waters and Taylor Moreno, overcoming fear of the ball, and tips for staying consistent as a goalie. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with sport and performance psychologist, Dr. Nate Zinsser discussing topics like getting out of a slump, handling performance anxiety, and tips for goalie parents. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Waterdogs goalie Jason Rose discussing topics like how to be a good teammate, life as a student-athlete at Air Force, and the importance of positive self-talk. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Syracuse goalie Delaney Sweitzer discussing topics like the importance of a reset routine, being a great teammate and tips for making more 8-metre saves. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Washington College goalie Emily Markley discussing topics like being a late-starter in lacrosse, looking after your mental health and taking pride in being LGBTQ student-athlete.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Princeton goalie Michael Gianforcaro discussing topics like the Tigers 2023 IVY League Tournament run, playing at Culver Academy, and lessons learned from training at Goaliesmith. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with UMass goalie Matt Knote discussion his phenomenal career so far, persevering through the recruiting process, and how to get better at your quick clears.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Podcast interview with Belmont Abbey's Christian Tomei discussing how to tackle adversity, understanding your leadership style, and the significance of giving back to the game. Support the show