S3 E24. Preparation, Inspiration, and Legacy, NILCA HOFer, Coach Steve Finnell, Part II.

In this episode of 'Get the Lax Scoop,' host Jaybird (Jay McMahon) goes solo to continue an interview with Garden City High School lacrosse coaches, including Hall of Fame head coach Steve Finnell and assistants Joe Jovina and Tim Holman. The discussion covers the coaches' backgrounds, their seamless transition into new roles, the intense rivalry with Manhasset in the Woodstick Classic, and their focus on building lacrosse IQ and versatility in their players. The episode also underscores the importance of team culture, strong comradery among coaching staff, and the new challenges posed by the shot clock in high school lacrosse.00:00 Introduction to Get the Lax Scoop00:23 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest00:59 Solo Podcast with Jaybird (Jay McMahon)01:12 Interview with Garden City High School Coaches01:59 Introducing Assistant Coach Tim Holman02:42 Transition to Coach Finnell's Era03:23 Coaching Styles and Team Dynamics05:44 Defensive Strategies and Star Players07:31 Offensive Adjustments with the Shot Clock13:18 Mindset and Versatility in Lacrosse15:12 Sponsor Message and Recruiting Insights16:12 Garden City Lacrosse Tradition18:42 Team Camaraderie and Coaching Success23:08 Skills Training for Young Players24:00 Closing RemarksNEW 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/