Nikko DiPonio (Utah) - Preparing for 1v1 Matchups

Tom Duquette - Developing Competitive Edge

National Lacrosse Hall of Fame member and legendary Head Coach, Tom Duquette, joins The Ride to discuss elite player development, offensive concepts and traits of great players, honing a competitive edge, and more!

Shawn Lyght (Notre Dame) - The Man Behind the Mask

Tewaaraton Winner, Shawn Lyght joins The Ride discussing what the award meant as a defender and how it can inspire young defensive players. Lyght walks through key tournament games versus Hopkins, Syracuse (including guarding Joey Spallina), and Princeton (including the locker-room approach and matchup prep for Nate Kabiri), then shares detailed on-ball techniques—approach angles, shuffling, hand placement, playing through picks, eye discipline—and how he prepares with film, scouting reports, and training, including ladder and cone work, as Notre Dame reloads for next season.

Cullen Brown (Ohio State) - Inside the Buckeye Defense

Cullen Brown, All-American Defenseman for Ohio State and Redwoods Draft Pick, joins The Ride to dive deep into defensive philosophy and development with the Buckeyes. V-Hold Technique, Defending Picks, and how he transitioned into the #1 role after Bobby Van Buren was injured a week before the 2026 season!

Joe Spallina (Stony Brook) - The Spallina Way

Joe Spallina, Head Coach of Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse and GM of the Redwoods, joins The Ride to discuss recruiting and youth development, Syracuse and Joey Spallina in the Final Four, and more!

Jack Pilling (Richmond) - Improving Defensive Midfield

Jack Pilling, First Team All-American Shortstick Defensive Midfield for the Richmond Spiders, joins The Ride to discuss defensive 1 on 1 principles, preparing for matchups during the week, recapping their NCAA Tournament game vs. Duke and much more!