Lax Goalie Rat Podcast
Welcome to the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast! Where each week Coach Damon features interviews, strategy, and advice for dominating our position - lacrosse goalie! Ever wonder what makes the top lacrosse goalies elite? Me too! So I decided to create a podcast to figure it out. Each week I interview an elite lax goalie, coach, or special guest to find the tools, tactics, drills, and mental mindsets that listeners can use.
Episodes
275 episodes
LGR 274: Standing Tall in the Crease with Mercyhurst goalie Jaret Jawor
As Mercyhurst University makes its ambitious leap into NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse, one name to watch between the pipes is sophomore goalie Jaret Jawor.A native of Lockport, Illinois, Jawor played his high school lacrosse at Wh...
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LGR 273: Next Play, Next Save: Freshman Goalkeeper Owen Salanger's Rise at UMass
Owen Salanger has quickly made a name for himself as a standout goalie for the University of Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team.A freshman from Liverpool, New York, Salanger has demonstrated exceptional skill, composure, and leader...
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LGR 272: Fairfield Goalie Owen Hirsch - Confidence Is Contagious
Fairfield Goalie Owen Hirsch: Confidence Is ContagiousIn this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Fairfield University goalie Owen Hirsch to talk all things between the pipes. Owen shares his inspirin...
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LGR 271: Stay Confident and Calm with 2028 Female Goalie Maura Spicer
Maura Spicer is a promising young lacrosse player for Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey. A member of the Class of 2028, Spicer plays as a goalkeeper for the Cherokee Girls Varsity Lacrosse team.Spicer has already begun m...
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LGR 270: Win the Little Things with Syracuse Goalie Danny Guyette
Daniella (Danny) Guyette is an emerging talent in collegiate lacrosse, recognized for her agility, composure, and leadership as a goalkeeper for Syracuse University.Originally from Newbury Park, California, Guyette’s lacrosse jour...
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LGR 269: Betty Nelson: Building Confidence in the Crease
Podcast interview with Carolina Tar Heels goalie Betty Nelson. At UNC, Nelson quickly made her mark. In her first collegiate start, she recorded seven saves, contributing to a dominant 14-2 victory over James Madison. Throughout the...
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LGR 268: Mind Over Matter: Isabel Pithie’s Approach to Mental Toughness and Goalkeeping
In this podcast episode, Notre Dame goalie Isabel Pithie opens up about the mental side of goalkeeping and how she stays focused and ready for action. A key theme of her journey has been mental preparation—whether it’s staying locked in ...
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LGR 267: Connor Foley’s Baggy Style and Big Presence in Net
Podcast interview with Brown goalie Connor Foley. Brown University goalie Connor Foley has been turning heads this season with a .560 save percentage, Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week honors, and an Inside Lacrosse HM ...
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LGR 266: Embracing the Pressure with St. Joe's goalie Tommy Gross
Podcast interview with Tommy Gross, starting lacrosse goalie for the St. Josephs Hawks. We dig into him learning the position of lacrosse goalie at a young age, some mental lessons he's learned along the way, and a lesson from last ...
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LGR 265: Sean Byrne: Faith, Focus, and the West Point Mental Edge
Podcast interview with Army West Point goalie Sean Byrne discussing his lacrosser goalie career, his faith, and the Black Knights 2025 season so far.
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LGR 264: Just Have Fun with Rutgers Goalie Cardin Stoller
Podcast interview with Rutgers goalie Cardin Stoller discusses his lacrosse goalie journey and the goalie tips he's learned along the way.
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LGR 263: Embracing the Chaos and Owning the Crease with Vermont's Ryan Daly
Interview with Vermont men's lacrosse goalie Ryan Daly. Ryan Daly’s journey to becoming Vermont’s starting goalie has been anything but predictable—just the way he likes it. The Norwell, Massachusetts native describes himself...
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LGR 262: Laughs, Socks, and Saves - Bringing Fun to the Crease with HS goalie Lindsay Stubenvoll
Podcast interview with high school junior lacrosse goalie Lindsay Stubenvoll.
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LGR 261: Jackson Runkle: Keeping a Strong Mentality in Goal
Interview with high school sophomore from North Carolina Jackson Runkle discussing his lacrosse career to date.
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LGR 260: Utah Alum Connor Hollison on Adapting Goaltending Through Training and Mindset
Podcast interview with University of Utah alum and founder of Adaptive goaltending Connor Hollison. Discussing his lacrosse goalie path and the keys for the youngsters to succeed in net.
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LGR 259: Jack Fracyon: The Path to Becoming an Elite College Goalie
Podcast interview with Penn State lacrosse goalie Jack Fracyon. We discuss his journey from midfielder to elite goalie, handling pressure, mental resilience, and top training tips. Learn from his experience, mindset, and insights as...
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LGR 258: Piper in the Pipes: Piper Dalsemer on Positivity and Perseverance
Podcast interview with female goalie Piper Dalsemer, a 2027 high school sophomore from California discusses her approach to the position of lacrosse goalie.
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LGR 257: Zoe Inglis: Building Confidence, Community, and a Legacy in Lacrosse
Podcast interview with Boston University women's lacrosse goalie Zoe Inglis discussing topics like building confidence, creating a community and leaving a legacy.
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LGR 256: A Look Into the World of Vision Training with Josh Tucker
In this episode we about the science and the training of vision with True Focus Vision founder Josh Tucker. Josh is an ice hockey goalie and used extensive vision training exercises to increase his ability on the ice. In this podca...
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LGR 255: Being the Best with Maryland recruit Aidan Seibel
In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Aidan Seibel, the #1 ranked high school goalie in his class and future Maryland Terrapin. Aidan shares his incredible lacrosse journey—from his fir...
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LGR 254: Control the Controllables with Michigan goalie Hunter Taylor
In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, we sit down with Michigan lacrosse goalie Hunter Taylor (#52) to dive into his inspiring journey between the pipes. Hunter shares his unique insights on controlling the controllables, maintaining a...
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LGR 253: Nick Pecora - The Journey, Resilience, and Mindset Behind Lehigh’s Star Goalie
In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, we chat with Nick Pecora, starting goalie for Lehigh University. 🥍 Nick opens up about his journey from a backyard lacrosse player in New York to earning the starting job at the Division I l...
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LGR 252: Villanova Goalie Anthony Wilson on Communication, Focus, and Resilience
In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Villanova’s standout goalie, Anthony Wilson, to explore the mental and physical demands of playing one of the most challenging positions in sports. From his early days in...
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LGR 251: Goalie Tips and Trick with Quinnipiac goalie Mason Oak
In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson interviews Quinnipiac University goalie Mason Oak, the reigning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. Mason opens up about his journey from a youth lacrosse player to a standout D1 g...
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LGR 250: Scaling the Mental Mountains with Utah Goalie Colin Lenskold
In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon sits down with Colin Lenskold, the standout goalie for the University of Utah, to discuss his journey from Connecticut youth lacrosse to becoming a Division 1 starting goalie. Colin div...
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