Kyle and Owen interview Kevin Orcutt, head coach of Marshfield Boys Lacrosse. The discussion starts with an update on current sports events and transitions into a detailed conversation with Coach Orcutt about his journey from being an 'Army brat' in Germany to becoming an influential lacrosse coach. Highlights include his various coaching roles, how he self-educated in lacrosse, and the inspirational figures he met, like Stu Curran. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of elitism in youth lacrosse, the importance of multi-sport athletes, and Marshfield's successful run to the state finals. Finally, Orcutt discusses his expectations for the upcoming season and the critical role of nurturing underdog players in the sport.
Topics
00:53 College Lacrosse Highlights
01:21 Interview with Coach Kevin Orcutt
03:32 Learning and Coaching Philosophy
06:24 Challenges and Success Stories
20:04 Club Lacrosse and Player Development
32:34 Celebrating Student Successes
33:21 The Challenges of Coaching High School vs. College
33:44 Navigating the Overload of Coaching Voices
34:47 Balancing Club and High School Coaching
36:18 The Club Team Landscape in New Hampshire
37:49 The Problem with Elitism in Lacrosse
38:56 The Importance of the Right College Fit
40:47 The Value of Multi-Sport Athletes
42:57 The Joy of Coaching and Player Development
44:36 The Role of Elite Players in Youth Development
47:23 The Impact of Good Coaching
58:50 Preparing for the Upcoming Season
01:03:37 Final Thoughts and Reflections