Mercyhurst head coach and Waterdogs LC assistant coach Chris Ryan joins the show. Coach Ryan guided the Lakers to the 2011 D2 title and recently helped the Waterdogs claim the 2022 PLL title as the defensive coordinator. We discussed his recent experience in the PLL, recruiting to Mercyhurst, how he's changed as a leader since taking over in 2001. The Lacrosse Playground Podcast Network is presented by Epoch Lacrosse . Website: https://lacrosseplayground.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaxPlayground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacrosseplayground/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LacrossePlayground/ Discount code: PLAYGROUND15 to save 15% on your first order from Rhoback

The PLL season has reached the midway point. We'll discuss five topics we are tracking as the regular season comes to a conclusion. Then, we'll sit down with Chaos defender Jarrod Neumann to break down his high school career, college career, and his experience being a member of the Chaos (8:14). He discusses his approach to off season training, how he developed his offensive game, and playing in front of 2021 MVP Blaze Riorden. The Lacrosse Playground Podcast Network is presented by Epoch Lacrosse and Top 66. Website: https://lacrosseplayground.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaxPlayground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacrosseplayground/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LacrossePlayground/ Discount code: PLAYGROUND15 to save 15% on your first order from Rhoback

We'll start off with a seventeen minute open on being so incredibly excited for the start of the fourth PLL season. Then, newly announced ESPN PLL play by play announcer Drew Carter comes on to discuss his lacrosse announcing journey (20:03). We'll finish with Steven MacDonald of the Taking the Field podcast and a ESPN+ regular for Detroit Mercy and Michigan sports. We spent a little time on his season expectations before diving into Saturday's results and Sunday predictions. Website: https://lacrosseplayground.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaxPlayground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacrosseplayground/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LacrossePlayground/ Discount code: PLAYGROUND15 to save 15% on your first order from Rhoback

A pure interview episode with Archers attackman Will Manny. We touched on growing up on Long Island without much exposure and how he has come to enjoy playing with Canadians. We talked about the process of signing his contract this off season as well as how he prepares for year ten of professional outdoor lacrosse. We also discussed how college coaching has made him a better player. Website: https://lacrosseplayground.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaxPlayground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacrosseplayground/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LacrossePlayground/ Discount code: PLAYGROUND15 to save 15% on your first order from Rhoback

We open with ranking the #1 overall draft picks over the last ten seasons of pro outdoor lacrosse, then interview Atlas defender Michael Rexrode (12:26). Website: https://lacrosseplayground.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaxPlayground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacrosseplayground/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LacrossePlayground/ Discount code: PLAYGROUND15 to save 15% on your first order from Rhoback

On the premier episode we'll discuss past draft day swings and misses, recap the stunning the 2022 draft (15:15) and interview Ryan Tierney a new member of the Cannons LC (31:36.)