S2 E21. Can’t Keep Him Down: The High Flying Doug Knight, USA Lax HOFer, Part II

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' hosts Big Dawg (Ron Dalgliesh) and Jaybird (Jay McMahon) dive into the rich world of lacrosse with their guest Doug Knight. Knight shares his journey from being the division one Collegiate Player of the Year at UVA to a coach and camp director. He touches on the importance of resilience, team synergy, and having a short memory for setbacks. The conversation also explores his coaching experiences, professional lacrosse career, and the philosophy behind running a successful multi-sport camp (One of the highest rated in the World!). The episode concludes with a lighthearted Q&A about Lake Winnipesaukee and historical facts about Camp Tecumseh.00:00 Introduction to Get the Lax Scoop Podcast00:28 Meet the Hosts and Guest01:05 Journey to Becoming a National Player of the Year03:59 Memorable Lacrosse Moments05:35 Winning the 1999 Championship12:44 Professional Lacrosse Experience17:01 Coaching and Essential Skills for Young Players18:57 The Demands of College Lacrosse19:41 Balancing Youth Sports and Childhood20:28 Navigating the Recruiting Process21:23 Personal Experiences with College Recruitment22:15 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation22:47 Insights on Club Lacrosse and Talent Discovery26:32 Running a Sports Camp in New Hampshire29:17 Quirky Questions and Fun Facts34:07 Reflections and FarewellNEW BOOK!Inside the Recruiting Game: Insights From College Lacrosse Coaches-Available on Amazon.com as an Ebook and paperbackDonate to Harlem Lacrosse Summer Camp: https://www.harlemlacrosse.org/gmvs2025 Links to training videos: Master The 5 Best Dodges From the Wing!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7LDOcQQ6Q&t=88sBlazing Shots... on the Run!https://youtu.be/XiptPlM63oQCheck us out...On YouTube @jaymcmahonlax23On Instagram @jaymcmahonlax23On Facebook @: facebook.com/jmcmahonlax23. Page name: Jay McMahon Lacrosse Jules Heningburg: https://thelaxlab.com/ Check out!... Coach Tintle's Lacrosse Barn: https://g.co/kgs/eXedCXfSuccessHotline with Dr. Rob Gilbert on Ironclad & Apple PodcastsBrian Cain Daily Dominator on Apple Podcasts Lacrosse Charities Mentioned in S2 E36:https://www.4thefuturefoundation.org/ https://www.harlemlacrosse.org/ https://15forlife.org/