Longtime educators and lacrosse fanatics Marty Kupprion and Bill Leahy focus on engaging different perspectives from the world of youth sports. Coach Kupp (Former Delaware Blue Hen, Current Coach at Haverford School) and Coach Leahy (Pennsylvania‘s Winningest High School Coach at La Salle College High School) talk lacrosse, culture building and other topics related to coaching and parenting today‘s athletes. Learn more about NXT at NXTsports.com.
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Friday Oct 28, 2022
Philly Faceoff League with John Bodnar
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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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