#24: Justin Inacio on What Pro Lacrosse Actually Looks Like Behind the Scenes

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Inacio, a Team Canada silver medalist, 3x All American at Ohio State, and current professional lacrosse player, to talk about the growth of lacrosse, what life actually looks like in the pro game, and the path that took him from Canada to Columbus.Justin opens up about nearly quitting on a full ride, turning down the med school path to bet on lacrosse, building camps and training businesses around the sport, and the lesson he keeps giving young athletes: everyone practices, but the extra work after practice is what separates people.Subscribe for more conversations like this on Pieces of Impact.00:01 Intro and why this conversation matters01:13 The state of lacrosse, the pro leagues, and the 2028 Olympics06:30 Growing up in Canada and playing multiple sports08:19 The recruiting process, Harvard, and choosing Ohio State14:15 Freshman struggles and nearly quitting on a full ride20:18 Draft process, med school, and deciding to go pro25:49 How pro lacrosse actually works, travel, jobs, and league economics31:22 Building a life around lacrosse through camps, coaching, and training49:07 Westside Barbell and how he trains55:46 Five to ten year vision and the dream of pro teams in Columbus58:47 Coaching kids and realizing words can change lives01:01:25 Wrap up round01:07:14 Final wisdom and closing thoughtsFollow Justin on Social:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@justininacio30?si=eJO-n0jIRybnDHlvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justininacio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justininacio30Check out his business here:https://ovrpwrsports.com/