ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast: Episode 13 with Ryan Conrad of UVA & the PLL

Coulter Mackesy on the ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast, A Player's Journal

Coulter Mackesy is entering his 2nd season in the PLL with the Boston Cannons. An All-American attack at Princeton, Mackesy set the Tigers' career record for most goals. On this episode, Mackesy sits down with Will Casertano, ADVNC's Director of College Recruiting. They discuss Mackesy's multi-sports journey and his advice to players and parents who want to be great in both sports and life. You can find Coulter on Instagram: @coulter_mackesy and you can find his stick stringing company: @tigastrings.

Will Mark on the ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast, A Players' Journal

Will Mark is a Bay Area native who currently plays goalie in the PLL for the Champion NY Atlas. He was an All-American at Syracuse and currently serves as the ADVNC Goalie Academy Director, ADVNC East Bay Asst Director and is a Head Coach in the East Bay and NDP. On this episode, Will Casertano interviews Will Mark about his lacrosse journey and his advice for young players.

Colin Squires on the ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast, A Players' Journal

Colin Squires is a PLL All-Star LSM, playing for the Maryland Whipsnakes. He was an All-American at the University of Denver. He is also the Director of South Sound Lacrosse, where he coaches top youth players in the Tacoma, WA area. On this episode of the Players' Journal - Squires joins ADVNC Director of Recruiting/Head Coach Will Casertano to discuss Squires' career and his advice for young players.

ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast: Episode 13 with Ryan Conrad of UVA & the PLL

Ryan Conrad: ADVNC Founder & CEO Chris Rotelli welcomes midfielder Ryan Conrad to the show. In the past 2 weeks, Ryan won a National Championship with the University of Virginia and played for the Atlas in the opening weekend of the Premier Lacrosse League. Ryan was a captain and All-American at UVa. Along the way, he became one of the nation's most prolific & versatile middies for the Cavaliers. He now plays alongside PLL founder, Paul Rabil for the Atlas in the first season of the PLL. Ryan & Chris discuss the following on this show: * Ryan's wild last 2 weeks winning a National Title and playing in the PLL's opening weekend * His 4 year journey at UVa, and how the 2019 team was able to win the Championship * Ryan's decision to join the PLL and where he sees the new league going in the future * His 2018 ACL injury and how he recovered from that setback * How Ryan trained to become an elite lacrosse player * The influence Ryan's father has on his lacrosse career * How Ryan became one of the best ground ball middies in the nation

ADVNC Lacrosse Podcast: Episode 12 with Quint Kessenich of ESPN

Quint Kessenich: ADVNC Founder & CEO Chris Rotelli welcomes ESPN's lead men's DI college lacrosse analyst, Quint Kessenich to the show. Kessenich has been the lead voice of college lacrosse on ESPN since 1995.  An All-American goalie at John's Hopkins, Kessenich won the national title as a freshman in 1987.  He has covered every men's D1 lacrosse Final Four since 1995.  He has also covered pro lacrosse on TV since 2001.   Chris & Quint discuss the following topics on the show:  * Quint's top teams in D1 men's lacrosse heading into the NCAA Tournament * Previewing this weekend's ACC Tournament in Chapel Hill * Best memories from the Final Four over the years * How Quint started playing lacrosse & how he became a goalie * His days playing for Johns Hopkins & what the Jays need to do to return to national prominence * Why college lacrosse fans don't appreciate how elite & spectacular the pro lacrosse game is * Problems with today's youth lacrosse scene