Trilogy Lacrosse Theater 2020: The Audiophiles: Recent Episodes
Mitch Belisle
"Lacrosse highlights discussed by the all-stars who created them" These are the audio files from our interviews with some of the top lacrosse players in the world. To see the videos, check out youtube.com/trilogylacrossetv
Dan "Big Dog" Ladouceur protected the crease for the NLL's Toronto Rock for 11 years, winning 5 Championships and notching a record 428 penalty minutes before transitioning to his current role behind the Bench. In Episode 31 we talk about his excitement to lead the NY Riptide this season, ALL of his goals and the keys to dropping the mitts in lacrosse. Watch the video version HERE.
Adam Ghitelman, the brain (and VHS tape converter) behind @LaxFilmStudy, University of Utah Assistant Coach, Archers LC Goalie and international man of mystery joins us on Episode 30. Ghits let's us in on the best kept secret of the 2017 MLL season, how adversity and tragedy shaped his experience and how he continues to give back to the game we love. See the video version HERE.
"Bucky" joins us fresh off a PLL Championship Series Finals appearance with the Chaos - his last as a pro, welcome to retirement! - to talk about getting between the pipes for his boys, how THE Ohio State University landed him & to learn what his most embarrassing lacrosse moment was (as told by RB). Watch the video version HERE
Patrick Harbeson joins us from inside the PLL bubble to talk about embracing the role of d-middie, his days at Cantler's Riverside Inn and his middle seat flight seen round the world. See the video version HERE.
3X All-Ivy Goalie, 2X MLL Champion and current Executive Director of Harlem Lacrosse Mike Levin joins us for Episode 27. Hear what it feels like to be a goalie in the highest scoring game in MLL history, how an out-of-control dog helped convince him to head Brown and why "Levs" is considered the "Trent Dilfer of the MLL". See the video version HERE.
The pride of ATL joins us for Episode 26 to talk about how the stars aligned to bring him to Loyola, the magic of the 2012 season (Go Finland!) and why beating MD in the National Championship meant so much to him (and his dad). Watch the video version on YouTube here.
Long-time Boston Cannons Head Coach "BD" reunites with Mitch & Ryan for Episode 25 to talk 21011 MLL Championship, LI pick-up street hockey, his time in Chapel Hill and the hottest (or Snug-est?) spot in his hometown of Hingham, MA. Watch the video version on YouTube HERE.
Tewaaraton Winner. National Champion. World Champion. Trilogy Employee. MLL Rookie of the Year. And that is just in 2010 alone. Ned Crotty joins us to talk about his banner year, and how he has continued that journey in the world of lacrosse on this Trilogy Lacrosse Theater Episode. Watch the video version on our YouTube channel HERE.
Chazz Woodson joins us for Episode 23 as we dive deep into off-the-field discussions about race, systemic oppression and steps we all can take to be better. However, with the nickname "The Human Highlight Reel", we'd be remiss not to save some time to talk lacrosse, including how Mikey Powell stole his move and why the dive is less risky than an on-the-run shot down the alley. See the video version HERE.
With an NCAA Championship, MLL Title, Minto Cup and and Team Canada Silver Medal, there is little in the sport that Mark Cockerton has not accomplished. We sit down to learn more about the Canadian's 1-handed pickups, what makes someone a "beauty" and even get a surprise visit from George Belisle. See the video version HERE.
Another member of the Cannons 2011 Championship Team, PT Ricci joins the Trilogy Lacrosse Theater to talk about his career at Loyola, blocking for 2007 MLL #1 Pick Pat Heim and how he almost made Coach Tom Mariano cry in his first game with the Florida Launch. And obviously, Philly's best cheesesteaks. Watch the video version HERE
Trilogy Lacrosse branches outside the lacrosse world as Paul Burmeister of NBC Sports (and PLL Sideline Reporter & Host) sits down to talk about his football career, holding for Adam Vinatieri, playing in the Big House and hidden gems in Iowa City, Iowa. Watch the video version HERE.
Trilogy's own Bill McGlone talks "Stick-gate", Coach Dave Cottle's limitless lacrosse IQ and how many different MLL team jerseys he wore (hint: an entire wedding party's worth). And we get the Episode number wrong the entire interview. See the video version on YouTube HERE.
We keep it within the Trilogy Family as we look back at Kevin Mitchell's 2006 National Championship, make an argument that he is the most accomplished of all Trilogy Directors (7 RINGS!) and talk about English movies with subtitles on. See the YouTube video version HERE
Jordan Wolf takes a trip to the Trilogy Lacrosse Theater to discuss National Championships, how baggy shorts helped get him to Duke and the most accomplished lacrosse player in the Wolf family (spoiler alert: it's not him). Video version on YouTube HERE.
Boys Latin Head Coach and Trilogy Lacrosse National Director Brian Farrell joins us from Towson, MD to talk about raffle hosting do's and don'ts, stick tricks, the Clear-Through Monster and the joys of a perfectly executed man-ball. See the video version on our YouTube Channel HERE.
The Big Koala sits down (for 14 days in an Australian hotel) to discuss the Perth World Games that sparked his love for lacrosse, his journey to America, Aussie Thanksgiving and his Enemy #1 for the 2020 PLL season. See the video version HERE.
The 3X MLL Champion and 2X NCAA Champ (once as a player and once as a coach) joins us from Charlottesville, VA to talk about his first love (soccer), beating his idol in goalie wars and a "forgotten cup" incident during senior day. See video version HERE.
The Long Island-native turned Boston Kid discusses Garber Field, his early Barstool Sports interview and how RB and Brendan Burke were the mustard on the shirt of the PLL's first weekend. See the video version HERE.
One of Trilogy's oldest "friends" (we'll get to the quotes) drops by to talk about how he went from a relative unknown at Glen Ridge's backyard field, to one of the top defensemen/goalies in the PLL. Watch the video version HERE.
Brodie Merrill joins us on Trilogy Lacrosse Theater to talk the "Simple Drill", rent-a-player and what it means to be "Canadian-Famous". Video version HERE
We cover the requisite baiting, trash talking and MD vs. Hopkins topics and dive deeper into the UNC Troll that almost broke Doc, the murders Doc commissioned Brian Spallina to commit, and the meat of the Coach K / Bob Knight Sandwich at Army. Full video version available HERE.
Roy Colsey joins the Trilogy Lacrosse Theater to talk about Coach Simmons, the OG NCAA score reporting that took place in Yorktown, NY and his classic shoulder shrug celebration. Guest Starring Kyle Sweeney. See video version HERE.
Dan Dawson talks the Danger Zone, Seeing the country through lacrosse and the 2009 Boston Blazers days in the latest Trilogy Lacrosse Theater. To see the video version click HERE
Kyle Sweeney and the Bicecream Man join Mitch Belisle and Ryan Boyle to revisit the 2007 MLL Championship between the Philadelphia Barrage (Boyle, Sweeney) and the LA Riptide (Belisle, Bice). See video version HERE.
Trilogy's Newest National Director talks Regina George, High School Highlights and FSU Football. Watch video version HERE.
The legend himself CP22 joins Mitch Belisle and Ryan Boyle for a stroll down memory lane in the Dome, the World's Most Famous Arena and beyond. See the video version HERE.
Matt Striebel, Mitch Belisle and Ryan Boyle take a look back as the defending champs take on the Orangemen in the Dome 21 years ago. See the video version HERE.
Matt Striebel and Jarrod Neumann discuss the bribe that brought Jarrod to lacrosse, Twinkie-eating contests and more in episode 3. See video version HERE.
In the second installment of Trilogy Lacrosse Theater 2020, Trilogy Lacrosse National Directors Ryan Boyle and Mitch Belisle dive deep into Mitch's 2009 Boston Blazers highlights. Spoiler Alert: Not many goals, plenty of hits. Watch video version HERE.
In the first installment of Trilogy Lacrosse Theater 2020, Trilogy Lacrosse National Directors Ryan Boyle and Mitch Belisle take a look back at Ryan Boyle's 2004 NCAA Quarterfinals highlight tape (which was recently added by @LacrosseFilmStudy). Watch full video version HERE.