Today's guest, Jeremy Butt, otherwise known as JB, takes us through the importance of his world – the universe of strength, condition, food, sleep, hydration, and much more. From “embracing the suck” to team fitness center competitions and more JB explains how strength, conditioning, and wellness matter to today’s high-level teams and players.

Today's guest, Danielle Gallagher is a household name in the women’s lacrosse world. After a highly decorated playing career, she became a club leader and remains a force to reckon with. A highly experienced coach, mentor and business owner, Danielle takes us for a spin around the girls club lacrosse scene and shares her passion and perspective along the way.

Today's guest, Corey Shaffer, is the head coach at Ursinus College. His journey has taken him from deep family lacrosse roots to youth lacrosse La Salle College High School, and then to the D3 level as a player and coach. Coach Shaffer’s Youth Sports Hot Topics are spot on regarding the club scene, building culture, and the challenges of zone defense. Coach Shaffer shares insights into the value of setbacks, the view of a goalie, finding a home in D3 lacrosse, and the season outlook for the Ursinus College Bears.

This episode features Mike Corrado, longtime Head Coach of Villanova Men’s Lacrosse. While the guys definitely talk a lot about the Wildcats, we learn about Mike as a teacher, a Twenty-Two year Naval Officer, and how he sees things as a parent of a young athlete who loves multiple sports.

On this show, our special guest John Bodnar joins us to talk and learn more about the faceoff position.John is a teacher, coach, and the founder of the Philly Faceoff League. Here are some notes to help you enjoy this episode!

The gang returns for a fourth year of the show, fresh off an inspiring event in Atlantic City. After some name-dropping, Bill, Kate and Kupp share their highlights and key takeaways from the recent “Lacrosse Summit” by 3Step Sports.

Tony Resch brings one of the most impressive lacrosse resumes ever to his first podcastappearance. Currently a High School Guidance Counselor and Coach at La Salle College HighSchool as well as an Assistant Coach with the PLL Archers and the GM of the USA U-19 Team,Tony shares his journey.

As we close another fantastic summer of NXT lacrosse, Kate Henwood joins Leahy & Kupp to reflect. The gang looks back at their summer and shares their favorite moments from our show's third season.

Thanks to our special guest, Matt Hogan, Founder & CEO of HoganLax. Matt Hogan joins the guys on this show as our special guest. Most proud of his 35 year marriage, Matt's one of the sport's most experienced educators and coaches, as well as an innovator. Topics discussed include his coaching mentors, becoming an "Associate Tenured Professor" at the Naval Academy, growing the HoganLax business with lacrosse events and club teams, and being a sports parent.

Thanks to our special guest, Mike Levin of Harlem Lacrosse. Mike Levin has an awesome lacrosse resume, from learning the game in Upstate New York to playing at Brown University. Mike Continued his career playing professionally in the MLL. In our conversation, Mike shares his passion for teaching, specifically in urban education. His connections to lacrosse led him to change lives through both lacrosse and academics.

Thanks to our special guest, NXT 2016 Alum Ryan “Freako” Terefenko! Ryan joins us for an outstanding interview during his first spring season as a high school coach at Culver Military Academy, where he also works in the athletic department.

Tucker Durkin, current Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at Drexel, PLL All-Star and Team USA Defenseman joins this episode as a featured guest. A former player of Coach Leahy's during his time at La Salle College High School, Durkin shares his story and mindset now as both a pro player and college coach. Topics discussed include the recruiting process, Tucker's favorite teammates, Johns Hopkins, Team USA's World Games victory, and playing in the newly founded Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

Regy Thorpe (current Assistant Womens Lacrosse Coach at University of Florida and Chief Lacross Officer for 3D Lacrosse) joins the show as our special guest. With an unrivaled resume as a player, coach, and mentor, Regy takes us through his lacrosse journey from growing up in New York to a career in playing and coaching lacrosse.

Thanks to our special guest, Dr. Dane! Dr. Dane Donohue is a 3rd generation Chiropractor in Newtown, PA, who has been serving the people of Bucks County for almost 30 years. He is a well-recognized speaker and author within the Chiropractic profession and is responsible for developing 8 Weeks to Wellness and The Wellness Score which has helped thousands of patients around the world.

Thanks to our special guest, Kate Henwood! Kate Henwood (once again) brings us into the world of women's lacrosse and we learn more about her successful high school and college coaching stops, as well as the growth of the NXT Girls Lacrosse Club. Topics discussed include the gender pay gap in youth sports, new rules in the women's game, State Championships, building a club program identity, thanking the competition, and more.

Thanks to our special guest, Laurie Tortorelli DeLuca! Laurie currently works for NXT Lacrosse and is the Head Coach of the nationally-ranked NXT LC Girls 2025 Black team. A proud native of “Delco” PA, Laurie was a standout Goalie at The University of Delaware. Post-graduation, "Tort" stayed in the game through multiple college coaching stops and roles. In our conversation, Laurie shares her lacrosse journey, her best coaching insights, and stories of a sports parent.

Thanks to our special guest, Grant Ament. A 2015 graduate of The Haverford School, Grant starred at Penn State University, re-writing the record books and leading their lacrosse program to great success. Recently named the Premier Lacrosse League's top player at his position, Ament plays professionally for the PLL Archers. In this episode, he shares more about his devotion to coaching through Attack Academy, Scorers League, and as the newest member of the staff at his alma mater, Haverford School.

Thanks to our special guest, Peter Toner! Coach Toner is currently the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Gettysburg College. A native of Kennebunk, Maine, and a friend of Coach Leahy’s from their work with Team USA Lacrosse, he’s known as a top collegiate coach and mentor to many. Peter shares his lacrosse journey and a ton of great coaching points with us in this conversation.

Thanks to our special guest, Bill’s lifelong friend Bryan Kelly. Coach Kelly has been leading the lacrosse program at Calvert Hall since 1996, competing in the MIAA, which is widely recognized as the nation’s top conference for high school lacrosse. Bryan also leads the FCA Maryland club program. NXT Founder Peter Lawrence steps in as Co-Host for this show. Here are some notes to help you enjoy this new episode!

Thanks to our special guest, John Begier, Head Coach at Radnor High School (PA). Great to talk about the Long-Stick Midfielder position, as well as, what it takes to coach a state championship team during the COVID season.

Thanks to our special guest Chris Goldberg of PhillyLacrosse.com & TopLaxRecruits.com. He joins us to talk about some of Philly's Lacrosse History, along with the importance of sports journalism from over the years.

Thanks to our special guest, Mike Murphy , Head Coach at The University of Pennsylvania. We talk about the evolution of the Long-Stick Midfielder position. Also, the tough times of not coaching during the COVID college season and finding place by helping out his sons high school team.

Back by popular demand, Philadelphia-based Sports Psychologist Mitch Greene joins the show for a second time. Dr. Greene gives us an update on the issues that both young and high-level athletes are facing as we navigate COVID-19.

Thanks to our special guest Chris Goldberg of PhillyLacrosse.com & TopLaxRecruits.com. He joins us to talk about some of Philly's Lacrosse History, along with the importance of sports journalism from over the years.

Chris "Hup" Hupfeldt joins the show to discuss one of our favorite topics - Philly Lacrosse! We look back to the 80s, 90s, and 2000s and discuss the players, coaches, and high school programs that stand out.

One of the best people in lacrosse, "Silly" joins the show to reflect on his journey with lacrosse, from catching on to the game late, to multiple college stops and an incredible professional career as a player, coach, and administrator that lives on today.

Steve Colfer, current Head Coach at Cabrini University joins the guys for a spirited conversation. Steve shares his lacrosse background, as well as more on his roles working in college admissions, recruiting, and retention. Coach brings us into his practice and shares his favorite ways to teach and practice the clearing game. Topics discussed include being genuine and authentic, building up Cabrini into a National Champion, international lacrosse with Team Bermuda, and more.

Drexel Head Coach Brian Voelker joins the guys for a fun conversation. "Voelks" shares his lacrosse journey from learning the game in Baltimore to becoming one of the best defensive players of all time, starring at Johns Hopkins in some of the NCAA's all-time great games. Brian tells stories from his Hall of Fame and winning days, playing for Team USA and professionally in both the indoor (National Lacrosse League) and outdoor (Major Lacrosse League). Topics discussed include being a competitor, coaching stops at Princeton and Penn, his decade leading at Drexel, and as always, some tips for parents, players, and coaches. In the show, we reference what some call "The Greatest Lacrosse Game Ever Played" where Brian and the Blue Jays matched up against the Gait Brothers and Syracuse.1989 NCAA Championship, Hopkins vs. Syracuse

Brian Dougherty, one of the greatest lacrosse players ever, joins this episode and does not disappoint. One of the sport's most decorated and accomplished goaltenders as well as one of the sport's biggest personalities, "Doc" has some great stories and insights. He talks through teaching himself the position, running with it through his playing career at Episcopal Academy, University of Maryland, The MLL (Major Lacrosse League), and finishing in style with Team USA. Other topics discussed include being the son of a legendary coach, being a natural communicator, coaching stops at every level, teaching goalie play through NetNation, and much more. Learn more about NetNation here: https://netnationlacrosse.com/

Ryan Manion and Travis Manion join the guys on this episode of the podcast. Ryan Manion has dedicated her life to supporting our nation’s military, veterans, and families of fallen heroes. She is inspired by the character, leadership, and sacrifice of her brother 1st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq while drawing fire away from his wounded comrades on April 29th, 2007. Coach Leahy, who coached Travis at La Salle College High School, shares some stories of their time together in the classroom and on the playing fields. Topics discussed include Ryan's passionate work through the Travis Manion Foundation, "If not me, then who", finding your purpose, and much more. Please check out Ryan's podcast, The Resilient Life here

Lafayette College Head Coach Pat Myers joins the guys for a spirited show. Pat shares his background from growing up in Maine, to playing collegiately at Ohio State and a career in college coaching. Topics discussed include keeping the basics fun in sports, being a sports parent, vulnerability in leadership, finding your “why”, and more.

PLL Champion and superstar Matt Rambo joins this show to hang with two of his old coaches. Matt played for Coach Leahy at La Salle College High School and worked with Coach Kupp with The Dukes Lacrosse Club. The guys share stories around Matt’s early career and learn more about his current life playing professionally for the PLL Whipsnakes & Philadelphia Wings in the NLL. Topics discussed include a focus on fundamental skills, Matt’s historic career at the University of Maryland, celebrating the differences of teammates, coaching high school athletes, and more.

Taylor Wray, current Head Coach at Saint Joseph's University joins this episode. We hear what a Division 1 lacrosse program is doing right now while working under strict COVID-19 guidelines. Taylor shares his Canadian background in hockey and lacrosse and his unique path to playing college lacrosse at Duke University, then playing professionally in the National Lacrosse League. Topics discussed include the Canadian National Team, the benefits of box lacrosse, traits that college coaches value in potential recruits and team members, and more.

The guys are back for second season, now recording from NXT’s new headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. In their first full episode since March, Marty and Bill discuss our full-time lacrosse organization’s return-to-play during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ian McGinnis joins as a featured guest to update and inform us about all things safety and mental health.

In this two-part episode, Marty and Bill wrap up their first season of the podcast. To lead things off, a phone conversation recorded on April 2, where the guys catch up about their new normal while COVID-19 derails our beloved spring lacrosse season and much more. The rest of Episode 12 was recorded back in February, with reflections on the first season and highlights from each of the episodes.

John Peruso, President of Next Level Video joins the podcast as our expert guest. John shares the ways that players, coaches and parents can use video content. A former high school coach as well as an entrepreneur, John and the guys chat about how film is used by coaches and their teams. Other topics discussed include making highlighting films, how college coaches use film in the recruiting process and other resources for lacrosse players to take advantage of video content.

John McEvoy, current Head Coach and Assistant Director of Admissions at Malvern Prep, joins this episode. An old friend of Bill Leahy's from his playing days as a Captain and All-Pro with the Philadelphia Wings, John shares stories from his playing career and takes us through his various stops as a young coach before his long career at his alma mater, Malvern Prep. Topics discussed include Coach Mac's "mortal sins", helping kids deal with adversity, building a nationally-ranked program, and reminding lacrosse coaches that this is a game and it should be fun.

In this episode, Marty and Bill spend time with a leading licensed clinical and sports psychologist, Dr. Mitchell Greene. Dr. Greene works primarily with athletes pursuing high-performance goals, or coaches and athletic departments looking to educate their student-athletes on mental health and performance enhancement strategies. Topics discussed include mindfulness in sports, working with athletes of all ages through sport psych, tips for coaches and parents, and the unique mindset that sports require.

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.

Chris Bates, current Head Coach at the Episcopal Academy and former Philadelphia Wings All-Pro joins this episode. Coach Bates takes us through his lacrosse career from playing at Dartmouth to coaching at both Drexel and Princeton. Topics discussed include teaching accountability to young people, playing box lacrosse, Shootout For Soldiers and more on his time coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.

Brett Manney, current New England Blackwoves (NLL) and Team USA Indoor Defenseman joins this episode as a featured guest. An original leader of NXT Lacrosse, Brett shares his lacrosse journey through his multi-sport background to playing at the University of Delaware to going full-time in the lacrosse world. Topics discussed include club lacrosse, professional lacrosse in the MLL and NLL, box lacrosse, leadership and networking with other coaches.

Tony Resch brings one of the most impressive lacrosse resumes ever to his first podcast appearance. Currently a High School Guidance Counselor and Coach at La Salle College High School as well as an Assistant Coach with the PLL Archers and the GM of the USA U-19 Team, Tony shares his journey. Topics discussed include multi-sport athletes, humble beginnings with the sport of lacrosse, a two-sport career at Yale, his playing and coaching career with his hometown Philadelphia Wings, and more on his time with the NLL, MLL, PLL and Team USA.

Tucker Durkin, current Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at Drexel, PLL All-Star and Team USA Defenseman joins this episode as a featured guest. A former player of Coach Leahy's during his time at La Salle College High School, Durkin shares his story and mindset now as both a pro player and college coach. Topics discussed include the recruiting process, Tucker's favorite teammates, Johns Hopkins, Team USA's World Games victory and playing in the newly founded Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

Kate brings us into the world of women's lacrosse and we learn more about her successful high school and college coaching stops, as well as the growth of the NXT Girls Lacrosse Club. Topics discussed include the gender pay gap in youth sports, new rules in the women's game, State Championships, building a club program identity, thanking the competition and more.

Peter Lawrence, former Head Coach at Hartford University and current President of NXT Sports, joins this episode as a featured guest. Topics discussed include college coaching, college recruiting, tips for current high school players, youth sports parenting, the New Zealand All-Blacks rugby team and more.

Longtime educators and lacrosse fanatics Marty Kupprion and retired PA Hall of Fame Coach Bill Leahy focus on engaging different perspectives from the world of youth sports.