New England Lacrosse Journal‘s Chasing The Goal

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