On this show, our special guest John Bodnar joins us to talk and learn more about the faceoff position.John is a teacher, coach, and the founder of the Philly Faceoff League. Here are some notes to help you enjoy this episode!
Youth Sports Hot Topic:
Managing Commitments, High School vs. Club
Getting to Know You:
-From Madison, NJ to Cabrini University, with a special thanks to Coach Steve Colfer
-A dedicated educator with more than a decade of special ed teaching experience
-Coaching under Andy Hayes at Episcopal Academy
-The story and start of the Philly Face-off League, 11:00
-PFL Alums who are currently dominating the NCAAs, 15:00
-Partnering with friend Mike Dolente to gather and train the Philly area, and now training youth, middle school and high school athletes
-The mindset of a face-off midfielder, 19:00
-Talking more about the high school programs like Haverford School, Malvern Prep, Springfield, La Salle and more, 23:00
-Love for the unique and personal role as a face-off coach and mentor for many, 26:00
-Top traits of face-off guys, 32:30
-Reviewing the face-off rule changes 35:20
Homework, 37:00
For Coaches:
Do more to incorporate face-offs into your practice
For Players:
Go be the most well-rounded lacrosse player you can
For Parents:
Find somebody to help you plan ahead and don’t burn your kids out
More on PFL: www.phillyfaceoff.com/
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