Thanks to our special guest, NXT 2016 Alum Ryan “Freako” Terefenko! Ryan joins us for an outstanding interview during his first spring season as a high school coach at Culver Military Academy, where he also works in the athletic department.
Ryan played for the NXT Lacrosse Club (NXT 2016) through middle school and high school, eventually heading to Ohio State University to play under Nick Myers. Following a legendary Buckeye career as a multiple-time Captain and All-American, he continues to play in both the indoor (National Lacrosse League) and outdoor (Premier Lacrosse League) professional leagues.
Our former player is one of the sports’s most talented young players and coaches! Topics discussed include recruiting process reflections, love for the NXT Family, leadership lessons learned at Ohio State, and finding a sense of belonging in the pro ranks.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topics
5:45, For Parents: Know who you’re getting involved with when looking for coaching for your child
22:15, For Coaches: “The Dreadful Split-Crease” - Working with defenders away from the ball when being attacked from below the goal-line
31:00, For Players: “Nothing of great importance can be achieved alone” and other lessons like “Truth and Love” learned through the program cultures at both NXT and Ohio State
Questions & Answers
21:00, Following his brother’s lead to pick up the stick, and the family’s love of lacrosse growing from there
24:20, Recapping the highlights of his high school lacrosse journey with his Wilson West Lawn High School team
26:40, Reflections of a “late recruit” turned High School and D1 All-American, sacrifices made and humbly working while waiting
28:30, The transition to being a student-athlete at Ohio State, playing as a Freshman, and battling injuries
35:00, Going Pro and gaining a sense of belonging in the Premier Lacrosse League as a Defensive Midfielder with the PLL Chrome
38:00, A geography lesson and more on the pro indoor lacrosse experience this season with the NLL Halifax Thunderbirds
40:25, A passion for coaching from a product of good coaching
Drew Adams on Being a Lacrosse Goalie & His Journey from Springfield Delco to Penn State, Pro Lacrosse and Team USA
Behind the Stripes - A Philly Referee’s Perspective on Lacrosse, with Paul Kubach
Philly Love with Michael Sowers, Record-Breaking Attackman & Premier Lacrosse League Championship MVP
Playing Multiple Sports and Mastering the Defensive Midfield Position with Patrick Resch of the PLL Chaos
Hot Takes on the Club Lacrosse Scene with USA Lacrosse Hall of Famer Danielle Gallagher of Liberty Lacrosse
The World of Strength, Conditioning, Mental Toughness, + more with La Salle College High School’s Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Jeremy Butt.
Talking Resiliency, Recruiting, Zone Defense & D3 Lacrosse with Ursinus College Head Coach Corey Shaffer
Being a Sports Parent, Practice Planning & Villanova Lacrosse with Head Coach Mike Corrado
Philly Faceoff League with John Bodnar
Reflections from The Lacrosse Summit with Kate Henwood, EVP of NXT Girls Lacrosse
From Penn Charter, to Yale University, to the PLL, and now the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Lacrosse insights from Coach Tony Resch.
More Than A Club Season 4 Trailer
More Than A Club Season 4 Trailer
Season 3 Finale: The Best of Season 3 and NXT Summer Reflections with Kate Henwood, Marty Kupprion & Bill Leahy
Classic Replay # 3 (Taylor Wray)
A Lifetime of Coaching and a Culture of We, with Matt Hogan of HoganLax
Changing Lives Through Lacrosse and Academics, with Harlem Lacrosse CEO Mike Levin
Why Culture Matters and Different Perspectives on College Lacrosse Recruiting with Tucker Durkin, Drexel Assistant Coach & Team USA/PLL Defenseman (Classic Replay #2)
Bleeding Orange, Coaching Women & Growing Box Lacrosse with Regy Thorpe, Chief Lacrosse Officer, 3D Lacrosse, and Assistant Coach, Florida Women’s Lacrosse
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