Kyle and Owen sit down with Hopkinton head coach Dan Norton. They discuss the challenges and successes of Norton's coaching career, including his background and journey to becoming Hopkinton’s head coach. The conversation covers coaching strategies, the importance of youth programs, and how Norton integrates youth and high school lacrosse. They delve into the nuances of defensive drills, the evolution of lacrosse positions like LSM, and the impact of club lacrosse programs. The episode also highlights the rivalry between Hopkinton and Westwood, and the shared history between the teams. Norton shares his thoughts on modern coaching trends and provides insights into lacrosse’s development at the high school level. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Host Banter 00:41 Guest Introduction: Dan Norton 01:39 Dan's Coaching Journey 03:16 Challenges and Learning as a Young Coach 05:26 Balancing Teaching and Coaching 12:23 Reflecting on a Successful Season 15:28 High School Lacrosse in Massachusetts 20:35 Media and Coaching Perspectives 23:11 Awkward Conversations and Career Reflections 24:20 Coaching Youth and High School Lacrosse 25:36 Building Community and Mentorship Programs 28:27 Starting a New Lacrosse Club 29:54 Challenges and Rewards of Club Coaching 33:43 Preparing for the Upcoming Season 37:07 Defensive Drills and Strategies 38:27 Trends in Lacrosse Coaching 39:54 The Evolution of the LSM Position 43:43 Rivalries and Memorable Games 45:13 Closing Remarks and Farewell