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Around The Crease

Around The Crease

By Mike Loveday

Around the Crease podcast is presented by LaxRecords.com and covers boys’ high school lacrosse. From the latest news during the season to interviews with college coaches, Around the Crease brings you the information you want.
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Who's Talking About Playoffs?

Around The CreaseFeb 23, 2020

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Loyola Commit Talks Decision

Loyola Commit Talks Decision

Ryan McGorry from St. Joseph’s Collegiate (N.Y.) is doing a prep year at Salisbury School (Conn.) before heading to Loyola University. McGorry joins Mike Loveday to discuss his recruiting process and how he came to choose the Greyhounds.
Sep 20, 202020:25
Players Discuss Race and Lacrosse

Players Discuss Race and Lacrosse

Carter Henry, a Class of 2020 McCallie School (Tenn.) graduate and future Yale student, along with Wilson Perez-Vasquez from Immokalee (Fla.) who is committed to Wheeling, join Mike Loveday to discuss their experiences as men of color playing lacrosse.
Jun 28, 202030:41
Coach Chris Garland Discusses Black Lives Matter
Jun 14, 202044:45
2020 Season Updates and Player Interviews

2020 Season Updates and Player Interviews

Eric Malever from Woodward Academy and Brooks Baro from McIntosh join this week’s show to discuss the end to their high school careers and Mike Loveday gives an update on the status of the 2020 season around the country.

Apr 26, 202036:34
Did the NCAA Make the Right Call?

Did the NCAA Make the Right Call?

This Week in Lacrosse went live with Michael Ward and Lee Roggenburg last week. This is the full rebroadcast of the live show where we discuss the state of high school lacrosse, the NCAA decision to allow seniors to return for another year of school. We also share our favorite things from the shortened 2020 season.

Apr 12, 202055:16
Ponte Vedra Discusses Maryland Trip

Ponte Vedra Discusses Maryland Trip

This episode of Around the Crease features Ponte Vedra (Fla.) Head Coach Tom West, Notre Dame commit Carter Parlette and Utah commit Davis Smith. The Sharks discuss their trip to Maryland where they took on Gilman (Md.) and Boys' Latin (Md.).

Mar 29, 202022:02
Gabe Smith Honors Family Friend

Gabe Smith Honors Family Friend

Gabe Smith from J.H. Rose High School in North Carolina shares the emotional story of family friend Pete Quinlan and his impact on Smith’s lacrosse life.

Mar 22, 202024:53
Who's Talking About Playoffs?

Who's Talking About Playoffs?

New playoff formats in Indiana and Florida add additional topics to the start of each season. Both states are moving to a two-division classification, which should provide more teams with an opportunity. But is it all a net positive? Mike Loveday discuss with IHSLA President, Charlie Berry and FloridaLacrosseNews.com's Lee Roggenburg.

Feb 23, 202001:02:59
Across the Pond with English Knights Lacrosse
Feb 09, 202031:17
Bearcats Year One

Bearcats Year One

Lander University head coach Tony LePore joins Mike Loveday this week to talk about building the Bearcats program and what it's like building a Division II lacrosse program from the ground up.

Jan 04, 202045:09
Starting From Scratch

Starting From Scratch

This week's guest is Illinois Tech head coach Dan Sharbaugh. Illinois Tech will begin its first year as a Division III program in 2020, and I sit with Sharbaugh to discuss what its like beginning a program from scratch, what goes into building a program and what it's like waiting to play the first game in program history.

Dec 22, 201939:52
Player Profiles and the Happy Days Spinoff

Player Profiles and the Happy Days Spinoff

Mike and Michael dive deep into the new player profile feature on LaxRecords.com and the duo discuss the relevance of Joanie Loves Chachi to our audience ... 

Dec 08, 201901:02:31
Recruiting for Transylvania Lacrosse

Recruiting for Transylvania Lacrosse

Transylvania lacrosse Associate Head Coach John Otto joins the podcast this week to talk about what it's like recruiting at a Division III program.

Dec 01, 201956:53
John Odierna Answers Your Recruiting Questions
Nov 17, 201950:56
Resurrecting a Program

Resurrecting a Program

St. Dominic's (Oyster Bay, N.Y.) head coach Tom Rooney discusses his coaching path that brought him to helping resurrect a program. We discuss what it's like to play lacrosse on Long Island and if it's really the king of all sports. We also talk about why he decided to start a new club program in an area of the country that's renowned for its talented programs.

Nov 02, 201934:16
High School versus Club Lacrosse Pt. 2
Oct 20, 201901:20:45
Duke Commit Discusses Lacrosse Recruiting Process

Duke Commit Discusses Lacrosse Recruiting Process

Reed Landin, a Class of 2021 lacrosse player at Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas), joins the show this week to talk about his lacrosse recruiting process. We discuss everything from how he got involved with lacrosse to how he went about contacting college programs and the process that ultimately led him to selecting Duke.

Oct 18, 201931:15
High School versus Club Lacrosse

High School versus Club Lacrosse

Special guests, Andy Kay of MICDS (Missouri) and Kevin Benages of Naperville North (Illinois) join this week's podcast to discuss the roles of high school and club in lacrosse recruiting, the possibility of a spring club team happening and more.

Oct 06, 201956:23
Marc Zolchonock Takes Us Inside Lacrosse Recruiting's Most Asked Questions

Marc Zolchonock Takes Us Inside Lacrosse Recruiting's Most Asked Questions

Wagner Defensive coordinator Marc Zolchonock joined the podcast this week to take us inside lacrosse recruiting's most asked questions. We discuss several topics, including the best way for players to choose which recruiting events to attend and what the evaluation process is like for college lacrosse coaches. 

Here's a full list of the questions we cover:

1. How should players pick which events to attend? 

2. How do players get evaluated by college coaches?

3. Does getting noticed differ for players on the East Coast versus the Midwest, Southeast or West?

4. How early should a player start trying to get in front of a college coach (what year in high school)?

5. What non-athletic factors feature heavily in recruiting?

6. Is Walking On a thing at D-I lacrosse programs?

7. What’s the No. 1 thing a recruit can do to make themselves the most recruitable player possible?

Sep 22, 201938:59
By Any Means Necessary
Sep 08, 201929:53
Prospect Days Do's and Don'ts

Prospect Days Do's and Don'ts

Mike and Michael discuss some things to consider when looking at college prospect days. Also this week, they revisit their ideas surrounding the Premier Lacrosse League.

Aug 24, 201901:12:36
Delaware Coach Answers Recruiting Questions
Aug 17, 201955:21
Paul Rabil a Warrior No More
Aug 04, 201901:15:36
The Coaching Carousel Continues

The Coaching Carousel Continues

Coaching changes around the high school lacrosse world are changing the landscape of the sport in various states. This week Mike Loveday digs into it. Chris Goldberg from PhillyLacrosse.com guests on today's show to talk about how the Top 2 coaches in the state (in terms of wins) moving on will impact the area.

Jul 07, 201942:35
Recruiting Q&A With Division I College Coaches

Recruiting Q&A With Division I College Coaches

Coaches from St. John's, Detroit-Mercy, Princeton and Manhattan gave a Q&A at the iD Lacrosse Showcase for players and parents. LaxRecords had exclusive access to record the session. The coaches covered everything from how to get noticed to what the scholarship process is really like. Please note that the audio in some sections may be quiet due to the nature of the venue and equipment. 

Jun 29, 201959:57
PLL Fights, Inside the Box and Lacrosse Showcase Recaps

PLL Fights, Inside the Box and Lacrosse Showcase Recaps

Mike and Michael are back and this week they talk about the PLL fights in addition to other Premier Lacrosse League topics after they discuss the lacrosse showcase events they attended over the last two weeks.

Jun 22, 201901:36:40
Lacrosse Championships Feature Familiar Foes (This Week in Lacrosse)

Lacrosse Championships Feature Familiar Foes (This Week in Lacrosse)

Several high school lacrosse teams added to their trophy cases last week, including Brother Rice from Michigan, Pinkerton from New Hampshire, La Salle College in Pennsylvania and more. In this week's episode of This Week in Lacrosse, Mike takes a look at the teams and where they rank in their state's history.

Jun 16, 201926:38
TWIL: State Associations Decisions Take Center Stage

TWIL: State Associations Decisions Take Center Stage

This Week in Lacrosse is subbing in for the usual Around the Crease podcast this week and Mike talks about two state association's decisions from the final weeks of the season. In Pennsylvania, the PIAA decided to cancel a one-goal game between Palmyra and Mt. Lebanon instead of pick it up the next day. In Illinois, the newly-sanctioned sports experiences growing pains as the two best teams in the state don't meet for the state title. Also this week, highlight player performers from state title and playoff games and how you can help promote your players this summer. 

Jun 09, 201912:18
Recapping the 2019 High School Lacrosse Season (And Predictions)

Recapping the 2019 High School Lacrosse Season (And Predictions)

Michael Ward and Mike Loveday recap their thoughts of the 2019 high school lacrosse season. They discuss what it was like for Ward to be a reporter for the first time ever, pick their favorite moments and make some predictions for the championship games that were played on Saturday, June 1.

Jun 02, 201901:05:44
Is Calvert Hall The Greatest of All Time? (and more high school lacrosse news)

Is Calvert Hall The Greatest of All Time? (and more high school lacrosse news)

Is Calvert Hall the greatest MIAA A Conference team of all-time? This Week in Lacrosse dives into the discussion along with the biggest upset in New Jersey, New Canaan (Conn.) winning its first title in six years along with news out of Pennsylvania and high school lacrosse championship recaps from California. You can watch the original, with video highlights on YouTube --> https://youtu.be/KddzRqPqYyc

May 30, 201914:07
Playoffs (Who Gets It Right, Wrong and What Can Fix Them)

Playoffs (Who Gets It Right, Wrong and What Can Fix Them)

This week's special guest is Sheldon Shealer from TopDrawerSoccer.com ... yes, you read that right. Mike and Michael have a soccer guy on to talk about lacrosse playoffs. Why? Shealer is a long-time friend of Mike Loveday and in addition to covering high school soccer and football for almost 30 years, he worked as the interim Director with the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) for one year. He provides some insight into playoff systems around the country and why the formats are the way they are.

May 26, 201947:03
Pennsylvania Championship History (And Why It Matters)

Pennsylvania Championship History (And Why It Matters)

This episode was recorded in November 2018 with Chris Goldberg of PhillyLacrosse.com to discuss the evolution of the Pennsylvania lacrosse playoff format. With all the discussion about playoff formats, especially in states that are growing, it's a good episode to listen to how an established state had its own share of growing pains and how it's continuing to modify its format.

May 19, 201930:23
Transitioning From High School to Summer (Recruiting Help)

Transitioning From High School to Summer (Recruiting Help)

Chris Garland from Detroit Country Day (Mich.) and Juiced Cherries rejoins the podcast this week to talk about creating a plan to maximize your summer and recruiting. He lays out tips for every graduation year. We also discuss the controversy surrounding the Michigan high school lacrosse playoffs.

May 12, 201901:07:30
This Week in Lacrosse: Geico Lacrosse Game Recaps (And Big News!)

This Week in Lacrosse: Geico Lacrosse Game Recaps (And Big News!)

New to the Around the Crease channel is This Week in Lacrosse - a weekly news recap show on YouTube, released on Monday's. We're releasing an audio version for those that rather catch up on the latest happenings from around the country in audio form. This week Mike Loveday recaps the GEICO Lacrosse Showcase games, takes a look at big news from around the country and dives into some of the best plays from the last two weeks in high school lacrosse. 

May 08, 201914:59
Florida Lacrosse Predications & Lacrosse Pontifications

Florida Lacrosse Predications & Lacrosse Pontifications

With the playoffs abound, this week's two-segment podcast features some Florida lacrosse predications and general lacrosse pontifications. Lee Roggenburg from FloridaLacrosseNews.com joins for the first half. Mike and Michael discuss their trips to Long Island and attempt to answer the question of how East Coast lacrosse got so good and what it would take for other areas to mimic it.


Links:

http://www.floridalacrossenews.com

FLX on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloridaLX

Parents Gone Wild Podcast: https://anchor.fm/laxrecords/episodes/Parents-Gone-Wild-e3r4fb

LaxRecords on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/laxrecords

May 05, 201901:29:57
Parents Gone Wild

Parents Gone Wild

This week Michael Ward discusses the parental behavior he's seen so far this season. Also, Mike and Michael discuss their trips to Long Island.

Apr 28, 201956:47
Yelling At Referees

Yelling At Referees

This week's episode is different. Instead of Michael Ward, Mike Loveday has Matt Noonan on as a guest to talk a little about New England lacrosse, but also what it's like to be a referee. Let's be honest, at some point in our lives, whether in person or in our living room, we've yelled at or about a referee. This week, I have a newly-minted lacrosse referee Matt Noonan to talk about why he got into it and what his experience has been like so far.

Find Matt online at noontimesports.com

Apr 21, 201950:06
Colorado Mesa Lacrosse and R.I.P. LaxPower

Colorado Mesa Lacrosse and R.I.P. LaxPower

On Episode 61 of the Around the Crease podcast, Mike Loveday and Michael Ward discuss the 52-0 Colorado Mesa lacrosse win and when enough is enough. Also, with most of the season under their belts, the duo discusses how the loss of LaxPower has impacted the lacrosse community. 

Apr 14, 201949:30
A Match to be Made, Not a Prize to be Won

A Match to be Made, Not a Prize to be Won

Detroit Country Day (Mich.) head coach Chris Garland joins the podcast this week to talk about what parents and players should, and should not be doing, with recruiting. We also discuss some of the top teams in Michigan.
Apr 06, 201937:02
Will the NCAA Change the Lacrosse Recruiting Rule?

Will the NCAA Change the Lacrosse Recruiting Rule?

On episode 59 of the Around the Crease podcast, Mike and Michael discuss whether the NCAA will change the lacrosse recruiting rule regarding the contact timeline and if the change would benefit the lacrosse recruiting process. Also this week, the duo go around the country to look at big games, players and results. 

Mar 31, 201901:24:21
Greg Gurenlian Talks Face-offs and High School Lacrosse Recap

Greg Gurenlian Talks Face-offs and High School Lacrosse Recap

Greg Gurenlian guests on this week's show to talk about the evolution of the face-off, the new Weapon X head by East Coast Dyes and who some of the up-and-comers are in high school. In the second half of the episode, Mike and Michael recap where Michael has been for the last week and they talk about results and players from the last week in high school lacrosse. 

Mar 24, 201901:38:30
Lacrosse Rankings with Ty Xanders

Lacrosse Rankings with Ty Xanders

Ty Xanders from Inside Lacrosse joins Mike and Michael on the podcast this week. Xanders discusses the process he takes in compiling lacrosse rankings, east coast bias and what it takes to be a ranked team.
Mar 17, 201902:58:32
Going to California and What to Do With Culver Academy

Going to California and What to Do With Culver Academy

Jim Loftus from MaxLaxOC.com comes onto the show to talk California lacrosse and Mike and Michael discuss private versus public school, including what to do with Culver Academy's prep program.

Links:

MaxLaxOC.com: https://www.maxlaxoc.com

Donate to LaxRecords: https://LaxRecords.com/donate

Inside Lacrosse Preseason Rankings: https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/under-armour-il-preseason-national-high-school-power-rankings/53742

Mar 10, 201901:26:48
It's Good To Be King

It's Good To Be King

Latest episode This week's podcast features Durham Academy (N.C.) head coach Jon Lantzy to talk about the Brine King of Spring and how the teams compete off the field to raise money for charity. 

Mike and Michael talk about sportsmanship and if the issue of 'running up the score' is as cut-and-dry and some argue it is.


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Mar 03, 201957:49
How To Just Win

How To Just Win

Coaches from Derryfield (N.H.), Middle Creek (N.C.) and Summit (N.J.) talk about leading their teams on extensive winning streaks and what it takes to keep high school athletes focused and motivated.
Feb 23, 201901:07:11
Ep. 53: Going Live With Headstrong

Ep. 53: Going Live With Headstrong

On Sunday, Feb. 10, LaxRecords went live with Jeff Baxter from HEADstrong and former Florida State lacrosse player Dawson Allen. We discussed HEADstrong's #GoLime campaign and how players can get started pledging their 2019 high school lacrosse season stats to help raise money for families affected by cancer.
Feb 17, 201946:60
Ep. 52: North Carolina Preview & College Lax Talk

Ep. 52: North Carolina Preview & College Lax Talk

This week, Damian Hall of TriangleLax.com comes on to talk about the 2019 North Carolina high school season. Mike and Michael talk about watching college lacrosse games and what makes it challenging.

Feb 09, 201952:27
Do They Know Who You Are?

Do They Know Who You Are?

This week Mike and Michael have three head coaches who are new to their respective programs this season: Zach Burke from Westlake (Texas), Pat Kennedy from Culver Academy (Ind.) and Jay Sothoron from Episcopal School of Dallas (Texas). The coaches talk about the challenges of joining a new program and what it’s like learning new players, parents and fans.

Feb 02, 201943:27
Giving It That Little Bit Extra

Giving It That Little Bit Extra

In episode 50, Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) head coach Sean McGinnis talks about what their upcoming game against St. Xavier getting moved to the University of Cincinnati means to Ohio lacrosse. Also, TXLaxNews.com Director Ryan Cassidy joins us to talk about the teams to watch in Texas for 2019.

Jan 26, 201901:21:10
The Beasts in the Southeast

The Beasts in the Southeast

Mike & Michael talk with FloridaLacrosseNews.com’s Lee Roggenburg about Florida lacrosse and Blythewood (S.C.) head coach Jason Cuzzupe about the state of South Carolina lax.
Jan 19, 201901:19:39