Taylor Wray, current Head Coach at Saint Joseph's University joins this episode. We hear what a Division 1 lacrosse program is doing right now while working under strict COVID-19 guidelines. Taylor shares his Canadian background in hockey and lacrosse and his unique path to playing college lacrosse at Duke University, then playing professionally in the National Lacrosse League. Topics discussed include the Canadian National Team, the benefits of box lacrosse, traits that college coaches value in potential recruits and team members, and more.
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Youth Sports Hot Topics
1:20, General: Return to play at SJU (Covid).
4:14, For parents: Recruiting during Covid.
7:00, For players: Size of College Rosters during Covid.
11:45, For coaches: Canadian Influence and the importance of the 2-man game.
Questions & Answers
15:30, The Influence of Dave Huntley
17:20, The Importance of Box Lacrosse
20:00, Culture Building at Saint Joseph University
25:55, Training Unselfishness
26:40, Engagement as a Core Value
28:25, Coach Wray’s Youth and Background
32:30, Being Recruited to Duke University
33:33, Playing more than one position.
35:20, Coaches of Influence & How to Compete
37:10, Canadian National Team Experience
45:40, No More Lax Bro Culture
47:50, Traits of a successful collegiate player
51:00, 2022 Saint Joseph University Season – An Outlook
54:30, Rapid Fire NXT Homework
For players: Wallball
For parents: Be Present
For coaches: Instagram Coach Through Cancelation
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