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
282 episodes
LGR 281: Goalies Mental Health and the Unmasked Documentary
Special episode this week where we dig into off the field issues that can impact many goalies. In this special double-guest episode, we sit down with Caroline Potteiger and Rachel Costello to dive deep into one of the most important...
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LGR 280: Poise Over Perfection with Stevenson goalie Tyler Merchant
Stevenson University goalie Tyler Merchant joins the show to share how an eighth-grade “I’ll hop in” moment turned into a college career. We dig into the perfectionist/overthinker paradox, learning poise by studying goalies l...
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LGR 279: For the Love of the Game with Colorado Goalie Elena Oh
Colorado sophomore goalie Elena Oh’s path to the net is anything but traditional.Before lacrosse, she spent 12 years competing in jump rope, and she didn’t even start playing goalie until after her freshman year of high school. Just a ye...
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LGR 278: The Fiery Competitor: Michael Ippoliti on Syracuse, Team Italy, and Goalie Life
Syracuse goalie Michael Ippoliti joins the show to share his incredible lacrosse journey—from growing up in Farmingdale, NY, to earning his spot with the Orange, and now representing Team Italy on the international stage.We...
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LGR 277: Oran Gelinas - Patience, Poise, and Big Saves for the Blue Jays
In this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Johns Hopkins goalie Oren Gelinas breaks down what it really takes to play at the highest level. From starting out in the crease as a kid, to earning starts for Hopkins, Oren shares t...
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LGR 276: From Crease to Commentary: Ray Carnicelli’s Lacrosse Journey
Join Coach Damon Wilson on this episode of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast as he chats with Ray Carnicelli, the passionate voice of Jacksonville University lacrosse and a former standout goalie from Cortland St. (now SUNY Cortland) (Class of 1990). ...
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LGR 275: Wise words and Big Dreams with Youth Goalie Kyrie Maradiaga
🎙️ Youth Phenom Ky "Ky the Goalie" Maradiaga on Chasing Big Goalie DreamsThis week, Coach Damon chats with rising youth star Kyrie “Ky” Maradiaga, a 12-year-old goalie making big waves in the lacrosse world. Fro...
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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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