Utah Lacrosse Report

As professional lacrosse continues to grow in Utah, few players represent the sport’s momentum better than Beau Pederson and Brett Dobson . Though their paths to the professional game couldn’t look more different, both have found a home with the Archers and both have played a major role in strengthening Utah’s connection to the sport. Beau Pederson’s lacrosse journey began almost as early as possi...

Welcome in fans to the Utah Lacrosse Report Podcast, I’m your host, Tim Haslam. Today I’m joined by Bountiful Head Coach Peter Jordan , one of the longest‑tenured coaches in Utah high school lacrosse and a guy who’s been deeply connected to the sport his entire life. Coach Jordan shares his journey from growing up around the game with a lacrosse‑playing dad, playing for Bountiful’s first high scho...

My guest today is a familiar name to anyone who’s been around Utah lacrosse for a while — and one of the few returning guests we’ve had on the podcast so far. He started coaching at Alta back in the early 2000s, has stops at Brighton and UVU along the way, won multiple state championships, and now finds himself back where it all began, leading Alta through one of its best seasons in years. We’re g...

Welcome in lacrosse fans to the Utah Lacrosse Report podcast, I'm your host Tim Haslam. My guest today is the Board Chair of Vessel Kitchen, Brent Nixon. We’re right in the heart of lacrosse season, and I’m excited to have Brent on to talk about his unique path into the sport and how it eventually intersected with one of Utah’s favorite clean-eating spots, Vessel Kitchen. Brent’s story is a great...

My guests this week are BYU Head Coach Matt Schneck and UVU Head Coach Colin Maxfield. This Friday night at 7:00 PM, it’s No. 1 Utah Valley University hosting No. 2 BYU, as two of the most consistent and competitive programs in the MCLA go head‑to‑head at Skyridge High School. If you can’t be there in person, you can catch the game live on kslsports.com/watch . Both programs come in undefeated. Bo...

 My guest today is John Tilley, who is the founder of Elevate Lacrosse. In this episode, we talked about forming Elevate Lacrosse, his coaching stints at Olympus, Brighton and Waterford, and also we talk a little bit about Chumash. And if you don’t know what that is, stay tuned. It’s really fun. Go visit utahelevate.com to learn more. Hope you enjoy the show. Chumash Instruction Video Utah Elevate...

My guest today is Chandler Wescott, who is the founder of Sidewall. Wescott and his dad, Marty, and brother started the brand to redefine lacrosse culture through elevated apparel. Sidewall seeks to bridge the gap between the sport’s tradition and the modern, high-end aesthetics of streetwear, creating a fresh perspective for players and fans alike. Wescott was a 2x All-American at Bountiful befor...

My guest today is Connor Hollison. In this episode, “Holli” and I talked about his time at Park City and IMG, favorite memories from playing at the University of Utah, the mentality of a goalie, starting a lacrosse business and training goalies all over the world. Holli started Adaptive Goaltending shortly after graduating from Utah, is hosting two clinics in Utah and even wrote a book based on go...

My guest today is Fish Bartlett who is the owner of Tribal West Lacrosse. Fish has been a staple in the community for a long time and we talked about starting Tribal West, becoming one tribe, clinics, gear and more. Hope you enjoy the show! Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

 My guest today is Michelle Buechner, who is the Skyridge girls head coach. On this episode we talk a lot about college lacrosse because she's got a couple kids playing it, a couple kids committed, and we also talk about the synergies between youth and high school lacrosse. We talked about our playing time in Virginia and BYU and a bunch of different stuff. Really love this episode. Hope you enjoy...

My guest today is Corner Canyon Head Coach Jeff King. In this episode, we talk about his lifelong connection to lacrosse, coaching in New York, Pennsylvania and Utah, taking over the program and what makes Corner Canyon so unique. We also talked about his sons Jon and Rhett and the connection with the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Hope you enjoy the show! Listen on Spotify Listen on Ap...

My guest today is Utah Head Coach Drew McMinn. We talked about growing up in Pittsburgh, coaching, and how schedules come together. We also talked about the Delaware and Duke games and what Utah looks for in a recruit. We also previewed the Denver game which is this Saturday at Noon at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Hope you enjoy the show! Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/su...

My guest today is Dan Arestia who hails from New Canaan, Connecticut and is one of the best lacrosse journalists in the sport. Dan runs the Sticks In Lacrosse website and Sticks In Podcast where he covers the NCAA, PLL and NLL. Dan and I chat about Utah and the ASUN conference as well as looking at the PLL schedule. Hope you enjoy the show! Sticks In Website Sticks In Podcast on Spotify Dan Aresti...

Welcome in lax fans to the Utah Lacrosse Report podcast. My guest today is Austin Braerman who is the GM & Founder of the Salt Lake Storm. In this episode, we talked about growing up in Maryland, moving to Utah, starting the Storm and what’s on the horizon for box in Utah. We also talked about the Salt Lake Blizzard which is a girls box lacrosse program, how the Storm is making an impact in the co...

This edition of the Utah Lacrosse Report podcast features an interview with William Penn Head Coach Luke Christiansen. Christiansen began playing lacrosse at Cottonwood High School in the early 2000s and is in his seventh year as the head coach at William Penn, an NAIA school in Iowa. We talk about his playing and coaching journey, what’s its like coaching in the NAIA and more. Christiansen also s...

The guest today is Westminster Head Coach Brad Lavoie. Coach Lavoie became the third coach in Westminster history after Joe Kerwin moved to an admin role at Westminster over the summer. We talked to coach about his path to the state of Utah, coaching at Westminster, the 2026 schedule and how the Griffins pick captains each season. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/su...

Welcome to the Utah Lacrosse Podcast, I’m your host, Tim Haslam. My guest today is Megan Jensen who is the Head Coach at Provo High School and Founder of Utah County Lacrosse. Jensen hails from Massachusetts where she played lacrosse in high school. Jensen found her way to BYU where she played then coached at Orem in the early 2000s. We talk about coaching, family-lacrosse balance, Provo High and...

Dane talks with Mason Powell, of the Wasatch Whalers. Learn more about Utah’s semi-pro box lacrosse teams. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane talks through highlights and game recaps from each bracket, including some new records. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane reviews significant results from top matchups last week and previews the final week of the regular season. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane discusses Nash coaching style and program tenets, as well as the state of the girl’s game and the balance of the Brighton girls team (including what it’s like coaching multi-sport athletes). Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane recaps last week and talks about big games this week, including several with region title implications. PLUS, the return of the Magic8 ball. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane sits down with Fremont Boys Head Coach, Brad Searle, to discuss his background in the game, what it’s been like to grow a program, and being a father/coach. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane reviews the top of each region for boys and girls. He also discusses results from big games this week, including a portion of an upcoming interview with Coach Brad Searle from Fremont. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe

Dane Stewart talks to Olympus Head Coach Nick Merrell about his experience in lacrosse, his program, recruiting, and growing the game. Get full access to Utah Lacrosse Report at www.utahlaxreport.com/subscribe