Straight From the Goal Mouth
By Ian Gallagher
Straight From the Goal MouthApr 05, 2020
The Right to Compete - Episode 9 Featuring OCC Head Coach Eric Miccio
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode nine features Eric Miccio, Onondaga Community College Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. In his first season he was able to guide the Lazers to a 13-2 record. The Lazers were able to capture the Mid-State Athletic Conference Championship, the Region III Championship, and ultimately the NJCAA National Championship.
We talk about coaching a championship team, the college recruiting process, NJCAA lacrosse and a missing set of keys.
The Size of the Fight in the Waterdog - Episode 8 Featuring PLL Player Brian Karalunas
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode eight features Brian Karalunas, Premier Lacrosse League defenseman for the Waterdogs. Brian is a 7x Professional Lacrosse All-Star and while playing at Villanova, he was a 3x NCAA All-American, a 2x BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year and the 2011 Senior CLASS Award Winner.
We talk about drills, his Villanova playing days, the PLL expansion draft, what to expect from the summer tournament and balancing work, life and lacrosse.
The Coachability Factor with Ryan Martin, Hartford Men's Head Lacrosse Coach - Episode 7
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode seven features Ryan Martin, head men’s lacrosse coach at the University of Hartford.
We talk about the best indoor drills for cold weather teams, coaching D3 versus D1, recruiting, film, rule changes and more.
2 on 2: The Greatest IQ-Driving Drill...Ever - Episode 6
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode six features Ric Beardsley, head lacrosse coach at Christian Brothers Academy and former four-time All-American defenseman at Syracuse University.
We talk about prep for the season, the difference between coaching high schoolers and the PLL, the impact of getting more lacrosse on tv, best drills, go-to walk-out songs and more.
How to Make Lacrosse Practice More Fun - Episode 5
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode five features Joe May, Plattsburgh State Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach.
We talk about being a head coach for the first time, what sets Plattsburgh apart from other schools, always learning from others, making lacrosse practice fun, finding the right players for your program and more.
Pieces of the Puzzle - Episode 4
Straight from the Goal Mouth is co-hosted by former Wagner College teammates Andrew Daly, head men’s lacrosse coach at Wells College, and Ian Gallagher, associate head coach of men’s lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington.
Episode four features Ryan Cavanagh, Western Connecticut State University Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach.
We talk about building a program, drills coaches of all levels should be using, what intangibles college coaches are looking for when recruiting players, filling the void as no lacrosse is currently being played and more.
Stand Up & Back It Up - Episode 3
Episode three features Daniel Lawrence, Monmouth University Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach.
The conversation hits on getting a team to buy in for the big wins, transitioning from Division 3 to Division 1, favorite drills, managing the cancelled season, key traits and skills to look for in prospects and more.
Be A Helper - Episode 2
Focus on the Journey - Episode 1
Episode one features Jason King, head coach at University of St. Thomas along with the two former head coaches at St. Thomas - Brian Gross and Pete Moosbrugger.
The conversation centers around the differences between MCLA and NCAA programs, how to handle the pressure of wearing a target on your back and what youth coaches can do to get kids more prepared to play at the college level and more.