More Than A Club: Episode 8

In this episode, Marty and Bill are joined by two young leaders in the world of youth sports safety, Ian McGinnis and Ellis Mair. Ian currently serves as the Director of Health and Participant Safety at NXTsports. Ellis co-founded Go4Ellis, the largest open marketplace for finding Athletic Trainers and finding per diem work. Topics discussed include their background in athletics, concussions, being or working with an injured athlete, taking care of your teammates, and significant advice for parents, coaches and program administrators.

In this episode, Marty and Bill are joined by two young leaders in the world of youth sports safety, Ian McGinnis and Ellis Mair. Ian currently serves as the Director of Health and Participant Safety at NXTsports. Ellis co-founded Go4Ellis, the largest open marketplace for finding Athletic Trainers and finding per diem work. Topics discussed include their background in athletics, concussions, being or working with an injured athlete, taking care of your teammates, and significant advice for parents, coaches and program administrators.

Click here for Ian's podcast recommendation as referenced in the episode and click here for Ellis's website recommendation!

The More Than a Club The Podcast was founded by longtime educators and lacrosse fanatics, Marty Kupprion and retired PA Hall of Fame Coach, Bill Leahy. Join them every other Tuesday as they focus on engaging different perspectives from the world of youth sports.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 8

2023 Philly Showcase Manney's Men

One of the nation's top recruiting events saw another year of tremendous talent. Athletes from graduating classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 put on a show at every level during our Philly Summer Showcase - All on display in front of an elite group of college coaches. A few players stood out among the crowd and caught the eye of our very own, Brett Manney. Here are Brett's standout players from this year's showcase!

2023 Atlantic Showcase Manney's Men

Another successful Atlantic Showcase in the books. Featuring elite 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 grad-year players from across the country. All participants competed fast and hard in front of elite-level college coaches. Here are Brett Manney’s standout players from this year's showcase!

Meet Our New Girls' Events Director

NXT is thrilled to announce that Alexandra Benedict has been hired as its new Girls’ Lacrosse Events Director. A well-respected Division I women’s college lacrosse coach for more than a decade, Benedict will be responsible for leading NXT’s extensive annual portfolio of 21 girls’ lacrosse tournaments and showcases.