From Penn Charter, to Yale University, to the PLL, and now the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Lacrosse insights from Coach Tony Resch.
Tony Resch brings one of the most impressive lacrosse resumes ever to his first podcast
appearance. Currently a High School Guidance Counselor and Coach at La Salle College High
School as well as an Assistant Coach with the PLL Archers and the GM of the USA U-19 Team,
Tony shares his journey. Topics discussed include multi-sport athletes, humble beginnings with
the sport of lacrosse, a two-sport career at Yale, his playing and coaching career with his
hometown Philadelphia Wings, and more on his time with the NLL, MLL, PLL and Team USA.
Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!
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2:35: Introduction: Coach Resch’s Resume
6:00: For parents: Encouraging your child to play multiple sports. Why doing so matter.
11:18: For coaches: The value of box lacrosse.
17:06: For players: The New Zealand All-Blacks – Point 3.
Questions & Answers
22:45: How it all started at Penn Charter. 80’s lacrosse.
26:47: The “door opens” at Yale University.
28:47: Football and Lacrosse at Yale then off to England.
30:48: Best years on the field: Men’s Philly Club Lacrosse.
33:30: Team USA as a player and coach.
36:50: Team USA verse Team Canada rivalry – intense!
40:33: Playing verse Canadians: What makes them different.
43:00: There’s got to be something wrong with you.
45:15: Early Philadelphia Wings the Spectrum Rocks.
52:00: Team USA in Israel: Gold Medal.
55:40: Philadelphia Barrage – A Look Back.
58:35: The PLL and the Archers.
1:01:20: The lacrosse ride as a parent.
1:04:25: Rapid Fire NXT Homework
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