In The Valley

This episode was recorded on the Lacrosse Club Podcast. I join Dan from the ALC Sidelines podcast and Tommy the host of Lacrosse Club Podcast to break down our Preseason Top 25 and talk some MCLA news. Hope you enjoy.

Alumni/Box Coach Kimball Matheny along with current players Ashton Matheny and Brandon Donatelli join the show to help give a complete break down of the 2025 schedule. The boys go into detail about each opponent and what matchups they are most looking forward to. They also discuss changes to the RMLC and what they think will be the best format with the addition of Air Force and Denver to the RMLC DI ranks starting in 2026. Washington State Florida State Florida Boise State UCSB San Diego State Utah Tech Washington Utah Colorado State Colorado BYU

Former Liberty Flame midfielder and newly appointed Director of Administration at UvU, Mark Rolowicz joins the podcast. He discusses his time at Liberty, his introduction to Utah and its programs, his move to Utah and the challenges facing him in his new role at UVU.

Head Coach Colin Maxfield and Alumni Chad Renslow join the podcast to talk about tryouts, depth charts, transfers, freshman, returners, fall ball scrimmages and expectations for the Wolverines as they close out the 2024 calendar year and prepare for 2025.

Head Coach Colin Maxfield joins the podcast to kick of season two. He discusses his vision for the program as HC, coaching expectations, player expectations, fall ball, new practice structure and goals for year one.

This episode will cost you $45 - Steve and Dan review their first two round selections - Steve's perfect Final Four selection and Dan's near perfect Final Four - mulligans are taken in updated semi final picks - They discuss the $45 pay wall - The Master's level of enthusiasm play by play announcing - Semi final start times, catch the MCLA semi finals on your way to work and on your lunch break - Ideas to improve the league - Steve gets passionate about logos.

Steve Haymond and Daniel Zumpano - Play by Play for Liberty Men's Lacrosse - breakdown the 2024 MCLA National Championship bracket, make their predictions and declare a champion. Dan gives insights into some historical tournament trends with the picks. They also discuss changes they would like to see to the tournament as well as improvements the MCLA can make as a league. Bracket Predictions: 0-1:10:00 Tournament/MCLA changes 1:10:00-1:30:00 Guest Social: X: @Danny_RedHot

Steve Haymond is joined by captains Ty Hawes and Zak Fankhauser to break down the CSU game and insights into the Colorado matchup.

Steve Haymond and Preston Burbidge are joined by E.J. Freeman Associate Head Coach at Georgia Tech. Coach Freeman has helped grow the Yellowjacket program over the last 15 years into an MCLA power.

Preston Burbidge, Chad Renslow and Steve Haymond break down the Virginia trip, talk about the flu and break down the importance of the Colorado State game.

Preston Burbidge, Chad Renslow and Steve Haymond break down the Chapman game and give their units and phases of the game for Liberty.

Preston Burbidge and Steve Haymond break down the Utah Tech win and give their key units and phases to todays Chapman game.

Liberty's Head Coach Kyle McQuillan joins the show to talk about his journey at Liberty starting as player, Captain and Team President - earning all-conference honors twice - to being named Head Coach and tasked with reviving a dead MCLA DII program into a perennial MCLA DI title contender. He also served as the President for the newly formed Atlantic Lacrosse Conference.

Preston Burbidge, Chad Renslow and Steve Haymond break down the "Blizzard Game", review this week of practice and talk about the RMLC opener against Utah Tech.

Guests Preston Burbidge and Chad Renslow join the show to break down the Arizona State win and give their keys to the game against Northeastern.

Head Coach Brian Barnhill and Alumni Chad Renslow join the pregame show to breakdown the Washington game and give us their keys to todays game against Arizona State.

Alumni guests Chad Renslow and Remi Peterson join the pregame show to break down the Boise State game, talk about key units and players against Washington as well as their predictions. Also, my son joins the show.

Opening Day is here! The 2024 season starts on the road in Boise. We give our keys to the game, key units to watch and much more in our Boise State pregame episode.

Andrew Golden, co-founder of Varsity Club Lacrosse - VCL - joins the show to talk about his time as a player at Purdue University, starting VCL and its current vision, the UMLC - Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference - and its rivalries. Favorites, sleepers, and uncertains in the national rankings, where UVU fits in, the Top 3 conferences heading into the 2024 season and the state of the RMLC.

We give our final thoughts on fall ball, discuss the 2024 RMLC Preseason Coaches Poll, breakdown the upcoming schedule and profile of each opponent, reveal the players on our personal watchlists and set expectations for the 2024 team.

The Wolverines are in Grand Junction, CO for a fall double-header against RMLC rival Brigham Young and NCAA DII back-to-back RMAC champions Colorado Mesa. Steve Haymond and Preston Burbidge break down offense, defense, special team and expectations for the day.

Preston Burbidge joins the show to help break down the Black and White Fall Scrimmage from 9/30. Who stood out? What looked good and where does the team need to improve. Check out the post scrimmage recap below. https://www.uvulacrosse.com/articles/white-takes-1713-win-over-black-ln723f8h

Coach Marty Wescott joins the show to talk about his background in coaching, watching the MCLA grow, helping develop and grow the game in the state of Utah, why he coaches and lasting relationships he's formed because of the sport.

Preston Burbidge joins the podcast to review tryouts, discuss players that impressed, preview incoming freshman, talk about the fall scrimmage schedule, and explore fall expectations.

Virtually Varsity's Jordan Harris joins the podcast to discuss the perception of UVU, the MCLA Selection Committee, the current state of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference - RMLC and the health and potential growth of the MCLA. Virtually Varsity is the go to source for MCLA analysis, critique and analytics. Jordan Harris's resume at BYU: 5x RMLC Champion (05, 07, 08, 09, 17) 2 as a player - 1 as a coach3x RMLC All-Conference (05, 06, 07)2x MCLA National Champion (07, 11) 1 as a player - 1 as a coach2x MCLA All-American (06, 07)2x Team Captain (06, 07)2006 RMLC Defensive Player of the Year

Returning players All-RMLC defensive middie and scholar athlete Ty Armstrong, 2x All-RMLC mid and 2x scholar athlete Nate Huntsman and 2x All-RMLC goalie, 2023 All-American goalie, 2x scholar athlete and Captain Max Sturgill join the podcast to talk favorite moments from the 2023 season, moments from the RMLC championship game, upcoming tryouts and expectations for fall 2023.

Former Captains - All-American attackman Chad Renslow ('18-'22), All-American attackman Preston Burbidge ('19-'23) and All-RMLC goalie Kade Arbon ('18-'22) share their experiences going from a 3-11 2018 freshman season to competing for an Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference (RMLC) Championship in 2019, learning accountability as a leader, rivalries with BYU, CU and CSU, watching the 2023 RMLC Championships from the stands, change in the mindset and attitude of the program, as well as where they would like to see the program head in the future and the new coaching changes.

Head Coach Brian Barnhill talks about: why he coaches, growth of the program, being named RMLC Coach of the Year for the second time, winning an RMLC Championship, lessons learned from the national tournament, the alumni impact, off season coaching changes, and focusing on the 2024 season.

Welcome to 'In The Valley'! It's all about the Wolverines and UVU lax! In this episode we welcome you to the podcast and review the 2023 UVU lacrosse season and do some rambling.