Phi-Lacrosse-ophy Podcast Ep. 56 - Part 1 Recruiting Edition With HHH Club Director Colleen Magarity

Colleen Magarity - Runs HHH Lacrosse, Former Colorado Coach, 3x National Champion and All American, WPLL Player 01:07 "Recruiting is a Crapshoot"-Why the fall is especially bad -The disparity between teams -You can't control much as a player-Impact of referees -Being assertive 06:39 How Do You Choose a Club?-Gut feeling with the coaching staff -Versatility is key -Playing in the right tournaments -Have the right connections to colleges-Major tournaments to be in -Staying the course of development over time -The importance of advocacy and how it works-Debunking advocate myths 15:14 Managing Assertiveness In a Club -Capitalizing on opportunities you do get -Focus on the little things and let the bigger things unfold-The importance of "right now"-Second waves of interest 17:59 Old School vs New School Club Lacrosse-Different styles of play being introduced-The translation from high school to college -The importance of IQ-The occurrence of zone defenses-Recruiting middies vs defensemen -Development in lacrosse skill 25:26 What Coaches Really Want-Focusing on getting better -Showing improvement -Character assessment of players-Team mentality is so key -The impact of parents 32:15 Evaluating Athleticism -"Can't teach speed"-Athletes are the player coaches will take a risk on -Need balance between skill and pure athleticism -Releasing burn out through being a multi sport athlete -Open communication about other sports conflicts with recruiting 37:40 Evaluating Skill-Catching and throwing is huge-Smooth cradle-Building the meaning of fundamental skills-How many skills do you actually use?-Making higher end skills as fundamental, like behind the back passing -Learning to not have to use an off hand -Smooth soft hands are key-Concept of stick to the outside 47:03 Recruiting IQ-Instill the correct way to move the ball -Using deception and faking -Using different skills in different scenarios -Using skills when they are warranted -Using free play to practice decision making -Offball movements and their impact -Difference in defensive IQ-Communication IQ 1:01:56 Academics -They only give you more opportunities -Using them as a gateway 1:03:10 Summer Recruiting -Map out summer with parents -Take down time -Pick camps with multiple coaches-Using teams camps -Living on the west coast-Catering to how you shine as a player 1:11:51 Player Development to Be Good Enough -Understand if you want to play college lacrosse first -Putting down priorities -Get faster, fitter and stronger -Get on the wall everyday to prove it -Working on the things you'll need in college lacrosse Email: colleen@big4lax.comEmail: jmunro@jm3sports.com