EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 52 MIN
Andover Coach Bryan Brazill on HGR Lacrosse & Prep-School Trends
from New England Lacrosse Journal‘s Chasing The Goal · host Seamans Media
The guest is Andover boys head coach and owner of HGR Lacrosse, Bryan Brazill. He describes building HGR’s lacrosse-focused indoor turf facility near Lawrence Airport and discusses his relationship with Andover legend Wayne “Pug” Pugliese, now the athletic director. The group reflects on a frustrating, defense-heavy and unusually parity-driven Massachusetts season, speculating about COVID-era developmental impacts. Brazill explains Andover’s choice to play fewer games to prioritize player development, IQ, and chemistry, and contrasts college versus high school buy-in and constraints. They discuss prep-school player movement, Brazil’s coaching approach across ages, Andover’s win over Acton-Boxborough, and upcoming playoff concerns including St. John’s Prep. Topics 00:54 Podcast Kickoff 01:06 JV Season Grind 02:04 Meet Bryan Brazill 02:17 Inside HGR Facility 03:51 Taking Over Andover 07:04 Season Frustrations 09:08 Why This Year Feels Weird 11:42 Fewer Games Philosophy 15:21 Practice vs Play Debate 20:44 Merrimack Destiny Story 23:21 Intensity and Buy In 24:50 College Buy In Culture 26:57 High School Reality Check 28:58 Getting JP Back 31:09 Prep School Talent Grab 36:58 Coaching And Winning Mindset 39:47 Authenticity And Standards 45:00 Favorite Win And Playoffs 50:58 Coaches Care Closing
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The guest is Andover boys head coach and owner of HGR Lacrosse, Bryan Brazill. He describes building HGR’s lacrosse-focused indoor turf facility near Lawrence Airport and discusses his relationship with Andover legend Wayne “Pug” Pugliese, now the athletic director. The group reflects on a frustrating, defense-heavy and unusually parity-driven Massachusetts season, speculating about COVID-era developmental impacts. Brazill explains Andover’s choice to play fewer games to prioritize player development, IQ, and chemistry, and contrasts college versus high school buy-in and constraints. They discuss prep-school player movement, Brazil’s coaching approach across ages, Andover’s win over Acton-Boxborough, and upcoming playoff concerns including St. John’s Prep. Topics 00:54 Podcast Kickoff 01:06 JV Season Grind 02:04 Meet Bryan Brazill 02:17 Inside HGR Facility 03:51 Taking Over Andover 07:04 Season Frustrations 09:08 Why This Year Feels Weird 11:42 Fewer Games Philosophy 15:21 Practice vs Play Debate 20:44 Merrimack Destiny Story 23:21 Intensity and Buy In 24:50 College Buy In Culture 26:57 High School Reality Check 28:58 Getting JP Back 31:09 Prep School Talent Grab 36:58 Coaching And Winning Mindset 39:47 Authenticity And Standards 45:00 Favorite Win And Playoffs 50:58 Coaches Care Closing
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