Lacrosse Roads of America

It's just the coaches this episode and they start the show off covering early season topics. They discuss scrimmages, the week(s) leading up to game one, and match ups coming this weekend. Then they move into a combo segment talking about teams to watch for 2026 as well as the stand out attackmen who make them contenders. Both 1A and 2A divisions/attackmen are covered as our sights are set on another exciting Spring season.

The coaches sit down this week and talk about being on the cusp of the 2026 lacrosse season. They start off talking about the evaluation process in the preseason and what is quantified during it. Coach Barry discusses officiating classes that he has taken on a whim before getting into this episode's coaches corner. This week we cover things that don't take talent but still build positive programs. Thanks to all our listeners and good luck to all this season!

We welcome another new head coach on the program this week. This time it is Legacy Lacrosse Co-Founder and Brebeuf head coach, Keaghan Holland. Keaghan talks with the coaches about the roots of Evansville/Southern Indiana lacrosse. His time spent at Evansville Memorial and Hanover both as a player and coach. Coach Holland gives us insight into how he is building his program with little time to prepare for 2026. They share stories, advice, and much more. Thank you to Coach Holland for taking the time to join the show.

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob spend this week speaking with one of the newer faces to 2A, Penn Head Coach Kaene Haughee. Coach Haughee talks about how he found his way to lacrosse as a player in South Bend and his journey into coaching. Topics range from invitational championships with the SB Bears to tips for newer coaches, lacrosse in Northern Indiana, and much more. The Kingsmen's new coach also gives us players to keep an eye out as Penn takes on the Spring season. Thank you Coach Haughee for your time!

The coaches are back together this episode and start things off with another position spotlight. This time they focus on some of the top returning faceoff players in the state. Then the coaches get into the details about the Notre Dame coaching clinic from this past weekend. They talk about the clinic's structure, how elite college coaches structure practices, and other lessons from the weekend.

Coach Barry sits down this episode for a conversation with IHSLA President, John Duffy. The two talk about all things IHSLA. What the future may look like and what can be done to continue growth with Indiana. They also discuss Coach Duffy's non-profit work and how it has helped him take over his new role. Thank you to Coach Duffy for taking the time for this interview!

The coaches are back from their Holiday break to sit down with an extremely special guest. They are joined by current INGLA president and Guerin Catholic Girls head coach, Joe Bellflower. Coach Bellflower spends over an hour with the guys talking about everything INGLA. How the league is structured, how the emerging IHSAA program is working, awards, growth, and so much more is covered. They pivot to get into what makes the Guerin Catholic Girls program tick and how they've been able to compete at a high level consistently. A big thank you to Coach Bellflower!

We have a special holiday episode for everyone this week! The coaches start things off covering some of the best defensemen that are making their return next season. Time is spent on both 1A and 2A defensive stand outs before the coaches switch over to the giving season. The final segment being a discussion about all of the "gifts" and lessons that lacrosse offers us, from players to coaches.

In the second week of our newest season, the coaches start the positional spotlight segment with the Hoosier state's goalkeepers. They cover both the 1A and 2A goalies they see as standouts for the 2026 season. They follow up with another coaches corner and this week it's all about ground balls. Stats, tips, and drills are all covered when talking about getting the rock off the turf. Finally, we finish up talking with McFly partner Matt McIntyre. Coach McIntyre talks about everything from Zionsville youth lacrosse to everything that McFly manages. Topics range from their MaxLax leagues, Checkers box lacrosse, growing lacrosse in Indiana, and so much more. Enjoy our longest episode to date!Relevant links:https://mcflylacrosse.com/GB Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIOjTHxEJ3ASwarm GB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGTV3d2n4OoPolar Bear GB: https://coachesinsider.com/lacrosse/polar-bear-ground-ball-drill-with-nat-st-laurent-and-collin-stephens-ohio-northern-univ/

The coaches are back to begin a "second" season of Lacrosse Roads of America. They start the episode discussing their hiatus and the vision for LRA episodes leading up to the 2026 season. Coach Jacob starts his faceoff segment off talking proper stance before both hosts dive into Coach Barry's eight cardinal rules for unsettled play. Thanks to everyone for listening and sticking with us!

On this episode of LRA, the coaches start by talking about Coach Barry stepping down as IHSLA President and his time in the role. Then they get into some moves made that will affect 2026 rosters and programs alongside some hot takes. The episode caps off with a Coach Barry segment, "Cake, Ice Cream, and Attractive Girls"

Coach Barry sits down to talk with Culver Prep graduate and current Duke University midfielder, Luke Warrington. Luke is currently a sophomore with the Blue Devils and the founder of "317 Lacrosse". The two discuss Luke's journey from Carmel to Culver, and now Durham. Luke speaks on how he developed to the highest level of lacrosse and shares some great stories from along the way. Hear from a Hoosier about what it takes to make it to the top. Thank you Luke for giving back to our Indiana lacrosse community!

This week the coaches sit down with Mike Navarro of Live Action Sports Photography. Mike was a lacrosse parent turned sports photographer who has provided some amazing shots for teams all over the state. Mike talks about his growth and experiences while shooting lacrosse in Indiana as well as his advice for those thinking about getting into photography themselves. Mike's passion for photography extends past lacrosse though so be sure to check out his Instagram: @live_action_sports and visit his site:https://www.mnliveactionsports.com/

The Coaches have returned from their summer vacations! They start the episode discussing the break in club seasons as the summer comes to an end. The rest of the episode is spent discussing the IHSLA split into the 1A and 2A divisions. The format, how it came to be, and is it successful?

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob sit down and speak with current official and ILOA VP/recruitment chair Drew Calvert. Drew has had a wide variety of experiences as an Indiana lacrosse player now turned official. Drew officiates both football and lacrosse in the state and speaks on the lessons he has learned in the position. The guys also touch on how to become an IOLA official and what is needed from the Indiana lacrosse community as a whole.Link to the ILOA website: https://www.inlaxref.org/Or text "Lacrosse" to 317-759-1654

Coach Barry and Coach Macey talk the 1A and 2A Cream of the Crop!

Coach Jacob and Coach Barry Talk through the 1A and 2A Final Four games. Comebacks. Goals that should have been. State Finals. The Future of the show.

The last week of Indiana high school lacrosse is here. The Coaches lead off covering scores and stats from the quarterfinal games. The last half of the episode is all about semi-state match ups, predictions, and the final days of the Coach Barry Presidency.

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob break down games and results of the first round of IHSLA playoffs. Then they move onto the Cream of the Crop watch list for end of the year awards and recognition

The Coaches are back! After a short hiatus, Coach Barry and Coach Jacob return with the official playoff rankings and bracket. On the eve of the 2025 IHSLA playoffs, the coaches give their predictions and key players for both 1A and 2A match ups.

Coach Rachel Frantz of Crossroads Lacrosse joins the Coaches for an interview. Coach Frantz has played and coached at the national, collegiate, high school, and youth levels over the last 20 years. She discusses mental well-being for athletes, her own lacrosse journey, leading young ladies, and so much more! Coach Barry and Coach Jacob close out this week's episode with recaps and previews as the girls and boys regular seasons reach their end.

A very special episode this week as the Coaches talk with their first INGLA guest, Josh Miller. Josh Miller is the current head coach of Carmel Girls' Lacrosse team, a reigning state champion, and former INGLA president. He speaks about how the INGLA looks to grow, how his Lady Greyhounds are competing at such a high level, and even the value of his mustache. Coach Barry and Coach Jacob end things with game recaps from the last week and maybe forgot to talk about upcoming games this week.....

Coach Barry And Coach Jacob get into the past week of INGLA and IHSLA play. The Coaches preview the coming week of games too before discussing the season so far and what is left to come. They talk about what is needed for a team to make a push for post-season success and what teams may have a shot.

We start off by welcoming Evansville Memorial Head Coach, Cliff Rogers. Coach Rogers talks about the growth of Evansville lacrosse and what it takes to build a program. An amazing interview with the reigning Coach of the Year. Then Coach Barry and Coach Jacob end the episode recapping the past of week of IHSLA/INGLA play as well as games coming up this week.

Coach Macey and Coach Barry talk about IHSLA and INGLA Games from the week of March 30. Preview games for the week of April 7. We take a DEEP dive into scouting. And talk about tomatoes...

We have a special episode this week! The guys start with IHSLA and INGLA recaps along with upcoming games but then Coach Barry hosts Paul Borchelt as our first guest on LRA. Paul was one of the original "Founding Fathers" of the IHSLA. He has been the league president, a coach, and now an official. Listen as he recalls the birth of the IHSLA, the opening of Empire Lacrosse, growing the sport and so much more!

This week, Coach Barry starts us off with INGLA final scores and games before Coach Jacob recaps Week 4 in the IHSLA. The guys finish with discussing "Next Man Up" mentality

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob sit down for their longest podcast yet. They lead off with a recap of games and scores from the first few weeks of play. Tons to teams and players named in the segment as we also preview games coming this week (Apologies for Coach Jacob's pronunciations). The two wrap up the episode discussing the IHSLA division system.

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob dive into how social media relates to lacrosse and how we can use it to our benefit. They also discuss the LaxNumers rating system and put out the call for a third host!

Coach Barry and Coach Jacob introduce themselves while talking about the purpose and future of this podcast. For this first episode, they cover rule changes and dive into growing lacrosse in Indiana.