In this episode of the New England Lacrosse Journal's 'Chasing the Goal' podcast, host Kyle Devitte interviews Deemer Class, co-founder of First Class Lacrosse and former pro and Duke lacrosse player. They discuss Deemer's journey from youth sports to playing at a Division I powerhouse like Duke, the rigorous training that shaped his career, and the transition into professional lacrosse with MLL and PLL. Deemer shares insights into First Class Lacrosse, emphasizing the importance of intentional training, personalized coaching, and...
In this episode of the New England Lacrosse Journal's 'Chasing the Goal' podcast, host Kyle Devitte interviews Deemer Class, co-founder of First Class Lacrosse and former pro and Duke lacrosse player. They discuss Deemer's journey from youth sports to playing at a Division I powerhouse like Duke, the rigorous training that shaped his career, and the transition into professional lacrosse with MLL and PLL. Deemer shares insights into First Class Lacrosse, emphasizing the importance of intentional training, personalized coaching, and maintaining a love for the game. The conversation also touches on the evolving culture of lacrosse, the scrutiny of elite programs, and the valuable experiences at the Division II and III levels.
Topics
00:40 Deemer Class: Early Life and Lacrosse Journey
03:08 College Experience at Duke
04:58 Transition to Professional Lacrosse
07:18 Founding First Class Lacrosse
09:25 Reflections and Evolution of First Class Lacrosse
13:14 Lacrosse Culture and Training Philosophy
20:22 Developing Elite Training Events
29:26 Engaging Youth Lacrosse Coaches
30:33 The Importance of Speed and Reps
31:37 Personalizing Coaching Approaches
32:32 Challenges of Modern Coaching
36:15 Gamifying Lacrosse Drills
38:54 The Reality of College Lacrosse
47:48 Balancing Expectations and Reality
52:56 What's Next for First Class Lacrosse?
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