Down The Alley
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsP-Mac, Ted, JP and Katie bring you "Down the Alley" podcast. We are thrilled to be able to talk Lacrosse with you each and every week. We will dive into specifically into Minnesota High School Lacrosse, Club Lacrosse (we run 36 Lacrosse and Team36) as well as sports business in general.
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Episodes
Episode 23: Corona virus and the response, MN HS season preview and more
March 12, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe team goes Down the Alley this week and talks about the most recent news of the virus and its effects on sports world wide. Stay safe everyone. Support the Show.
Episode 22 Talking Girls Lacrosse, Recruiting, and Midwest D3 with Mackenzie Chvatal
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBKatie goes Down the Alley with Mackenzie Chvatal, a player at University Wisconsin Lacorsse and plays on their new women's NCAA Division 3 team. Mackenzie shares her story and shares some insight into the recruiting process and how her college career is starting! We also preview Mahtomedi Boys Team and Chanhassen Girls high school team. Support the Show.
Episode 21-Goalie Talk, Recruiting, and insight into playing D1 at UDM with Michael Turnbull
February 27, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBP-Mac and Katie go Down the Alley with P-Mac's teammate from University of Detroit Mercy, Mike Turnbull. Mike was a goalie who has a unique story from UDM, great insight into recruiting, and shared his story from playing the great game of lacrosse. We also previewed Lakeville North Boys and Girls Lacrosse programs this episode. Support the Show.
Episode 20 with PLL Player Chris Bocklet
February 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBTed and P-Mac go Down the Alley with PLL player Chris Bocklet. Chris plays for the Chrome Lacrosse Club of the PLL currently, and is the Director of X10 Lacrosse. Chris won a National Championship at Virginia, and was a top recruit coming out of high school. Tune in to listen to his very informative and interesting story! Support the Show.
Episode 19 with Prior Lake Coach Alexa Bloedow
February 12, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBKatie and P-Mac goes Down the Alley with Alexa Bloedow who was a standout player and Prior Lake, and now is the JV coach. We also review the Girls Breck Lacrosse team and Chanhassen Boys lacrosse team. Support the Show.
Q & A- How to win the whistle
February 10, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBTed and P-Mac talk about winning the whistle. Support the Show.
Episode 18 Featuring Chris Drouin
February 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBP-Mac goes Down the Alley with Chris Drouin who is a college and hs ref in Michigan. Chris is also involved in the game with coaching, president of US Lacrosse MI, and works college game tables. The crew also did preseason previews of The Blake School Girls lacrosse team and Eden Prairie Boys Lacrosse team. Tons of great information about new rules, the refs perspective and what they will be looking for, as well as some really funny stories. Tune in!
Episode 18 Featuring LAX Ref Chris Drouin
February 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBP-Mac goes Down the Alley with Chris Drouin who is a college and hs ref in Michigan. Chris is also involved in the game with coaching, president of US Lacrosse MI, and works college game tables. The crew also did preseason previews of The Blake School Girls lacrosse team and Eden Prairie Boys Lacrosse team. Tons of great information about new rules, the refs perspective and what they will be looking for, as well as some really funny stories. Tune in! Support the Show.
Q & A- how to defend 2 man game
January 30, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTed asked P-Mac his thoughts about defending 2 man game. 2 man game is a popular offense in the game of lacrosse right now that involves picks and mirrors all over the field. Tune in to hear what P-Mac has to say about defending this. Support the Show.
Episode 17 featuring Athletic Trainer Tom Smith
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThe team goes Down the Alley with Tom Smith. Tom is employed by Mayo Clinic and is assigned at North Central University. Tom has spent time in the NBA and has done various work in different leagues, colleges, etc. It was a pleasure going Down the Alley with Tom and learning from his experiences and his perspective as an athletic trainer.
Episode 17 featuring former NBA Athletic Trainer Tom Smith
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThe team goes Down the Alley with Tom Smith. Tom is employed by Mayo Clinic and is assigned at North Central University. Tom has spent time in the NBA and has done various work in different leagues, colleges, etc. It was a pleasure going Down the Alley with Tom and learning from his experiences and his perspective as an athletic trainer. Support the Show.
Q & A- What is hedging in lacrosse?
January 24, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTed and P-Mac discuss terminology in lacrosse; Hedging. They also discuss burnout in sports and managing schedules.
Q & A- What is hedging in lacrosse?
January 24, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTed and P-Mac discuss terminology in lacrosse; Hedging. They also discuss burnout in sports and managing schedules. Support the Show.
Episode 16- Katie Sperides Girls Director of 36 Lacrosse
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBKatie goes Down the Alley and shares her story of starting 36 with her brother Ted, her intro to the game of lacrosse, and the ups and downs that has gotten her to where she is today. Support the Show.
Episode 16- Katie Sperides
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBKatie goes Down the Alley and shares her story of starting 36 with her brother Ted, her intro to the game of lacrosse, and the ups and downs that has gotten her to where she is today.
Q & A- What should my son be doing to be a better lacrosse player?
January 17, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MBP-Mac asks Ted his thoughts on what young players should be doing to become better lacrosse players. Support the Show.
Episode 15 Featuring Jack Courington starting goalie at University of Minnesota
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBP-Mac goes Down the Alley with Jack Courington, former Mr. Goalie and state champion from the Eagan Lacrosse program. Jack is currently the starter at the University of Minnesota College Lacrosse team, row the boat. It was awesome talking with Jack about his recruiting process and get the behind the scenes of a state champion program. Ted and Katie dove into some pre season rankings and previews of Minnesota High School teams, we look forward to continuing through the top 10 rankings pr...
Episode 15 Featuring Jack Courington
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBP-Mac goes Down the Alley with Jack Courington, former Mr. Goalie and state champion from the Eagan Lacrosse program. Jack is currently the starter at the University of Minnesota College Lacrosse team, row the boat. It was awesome talking with Jack about his recruiting process and get the behind the scenes of a state champion program. Ted and Katie dove into some pre season rankings and previews of Minnesota High School teams, we look forward to continuing through the top 10 rankings pr...
Q and A- Do I need to travel to get recruited?
January 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBTed and P-Mac launch their first Q and A episode starting with a question about the popular topic of recruiting. Tune in to hear their thoughts. Support the Show.
Episode 14 Featuring Carter Yepsen
January 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBTed, P-Mac, and Katie went Down the Alley with an awesome guest, Carter Yepsen. Carter is a legend from the Rosemount Lacrosse program where he put up gaudy numbers in high school before he went on to play NCAA Division 1 lacrosse at Robert Morris University. It will be discussed in the episode, but Carter actually scored the goal to end P-Mac's high school lacrosse career, a rivalry that PL and Rosemount has had ever since. Thank you Carter for coming Down the Alley!
Episode 14 Featuring Carter Yepsen
January 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBTed, P-Mac, and Katie went Down the Alley with an awesome guest, Carter Yepsen. Carter is a legend from the Rosemount Lacrosse program where he put up gaudy numbers in high school before he went on to play NCAA Division 1 lacrosse at Robert Morris University. It will be discussed in the episode, but Carter actually scored the goal to end P-Mac's high school lacrosse career, a rivalry that PL and Rosemount has had ever since. Thank you Carter for coming Down the Alley! Support the Show.
Episode 13- Brian Kallberg
December 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe team goes Down the Alley with Brian Kallberg, a former standout defenseman at Prior Lake High School where he won back to back state championships. Brian is currently playing at Lindenwood University, NCAA Division 2 team that will be making a run at the title this spring. Brian was very knowledgeable in the recruiting process gave great insight into his process. Thanks Brian for coming Down the Alley with us! Support the Show.
Episode 12- Featuring Coach Chris Kolon Head Coach of University of Detroit Mercy
December 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBP-Mac and Ted go Down the Alley with P-Mac's college coach, Coach Kolon! Coach Kolon is currently the Head Coach of the University of Detroit Mercy Titans (NCAA Division 1) and the Assistant Coach of the Atlas Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Before coaching, Chris played at Rutgers University and played high school in the Detroit Area. We are super excited to launch this episode from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas while we were all there for a recruiting e...
Episode 12- Featuring Coach Chris Kolon
December 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBP-Mac and Ted go Down the Alley with P-Mac's college coach, Coach Kolon! Coach Kolon is currently the Head Coach of the University of Detroit Mercy Titans (NCAA Division 1) and the Assistant Coach of the Atlas Lacrosse Club in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Before coaching, Chris played at Rutgers University and played high school in the Detroit Area. We are super excited to launch this episode from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas while we were all there for a recruiting e...
Random Rant-Ted on social media again
December 16, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBTed's back on ranting about social media with P-Mac Support the Show.
Random Rant-Should college lax teams play Friday and Saturday series?
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBP-Mac rant's today about playing back to back games in conference, specifically Friday and Saturday like college hockey. Double the games, content, highlight reel goals and saves. We think it would be great from a fan perspective, but how about from the coaches, players, and schools POV? Send us your thoughts!
Random Rant-Should college lax teams play Friday and Saturday series?
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBP-Mac rant's today about playing back to back games in conference, specifically Friday and Saturday like college hockey. Double the games, content, highlight reel goals and saves. We think it would be great from a fan perspective, but how about from the coaches, players, and schools POV? Send us your thoughts! Support the Show.
Episode 11- Featuring Mike Rakes talking Entrepreneurship
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBP-Mac, Ted, and Katie go Down the Alley with Mike Rakes, an Entrepreneur who started his former business, Phelia Foods, at about the same time as 36 Lacrosse started. Ted and Katie have known Mike for a very long time so it was awesome interviewing him and learning more about his journey through business. Throughout the interview, there were many connections make to Lacrosse and athletes in general. We hope you enjoy our interview with Mike and we want to thank him for sharing his story a...
Episode 11- Featuring Mike Rakes
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBP-Mac, Ted, and Katie go Down the Alley with Mike Rakes, an Entrepreneur who started his former business, Phelia Foods, at about the same time as 36 Lacrosse started. Ted and Katie have known Mike for a very long time so it was awesome interviewing him and learning more about his journey through business. Throughout the interview, there were many connections make to Lacrosse and athletes in general. We hope you enjoy our interview with Mike and we want to thank him for sharing his story a...
Episode 11- Featuring Mike Rakes talking Entrepreneurship
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBP-Mac, Ted, and Katie go Down the Alley with Mike Rakes, an Entrepreneur who started his former business, Phelia Foods, at about the same time as 36 Lacrosse started. Ted and Katie have known Mike for a very long time so it was awesome interviewing him and learning more about his journey through business. Throughout the interview, there were many connections make to Lacrosse and athletes in general. We hope you enjoy our interview with Mike and we want to thank him for sharing his story a...
Random Rant- The issue with social media
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTed and P-Mac rant about social media and it's effects on dopamine and productivity. Support the Show.
Random Rant- Entrepreneurship
December 06, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBTed and P-Mac rant today about entrepreneurship and when each of them knew they had the personal traits necessary to be entrepreneurs. Support the Show.
Episode 10- Merek Regan talking D2 Lacrosse
December 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBP-Mac went Down the Alley with Merek Regan who is very involved in the game of lacrosse. Merek Started the game in High School at St. Cloud Tech, before going to Junior College at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. From there, Merek played NCAA D2 Lacrosse at Belmont Abbey. Merek now has moved back home and is a Director of Loons Lacrosse, D Coordinator of Northwestern, and recently accepted the head coaching position at Hill Murry. Thanks Merek for coming Down the Alley with us! ...
Episode 10- Merek Regan
December 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBP-Mac went Down the Alley with Merek Regan who is very involved in the game of lacrosse. Merek Started the game in High School at St. Cloud Tech, before going to Junior College at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. From there, Merek played NCAA D2 Lacrosse at Belmont Abbey. Merek now has moved back home and is a Director of Loons Lacrosse, D Coordinator of Northwestern, and recently accepted the head coaching position at Hill Murry. Thanks Merek for coming Down the Alley with us!
Episode 9- Featuring Jeremy Goltz
November 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBTed and P-Mac go Down the Alley with Jeremy Goltz! Goltz, former head coach of Mankato University, is a coach and offensive trainer at 36 Lacrosse. P-Mac and Goltz played together at Prior Lake before Goltz and went on to have a successful career at Stevenson University, a top ranked NCAA Division 3 School. Goltz now coaches youth at Prior Lake, and is a huge advocate of multi-sport athletes. We hope you enjoy this interview as we go Down the Alley with Jeremy!
Episode 9- Featuring Jeremy Goltz talking D3 Lacrosse at Stevenson University
November 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBTed and P-Mac go Down the Alley with Jeremy Goltz! Goltz, former head coach of Mankato University, is a coach and offensive trainer at 36 Lacrosse. P-Mac and Goltz played together at Prior Lake before Goltz and went on to have a successful career at Stevenson University, a top ranked NCAA Division 3 School. Goltz now coaches youth at Prior Lake, and is a huge advocate of multi-sport athletes. We hope you enjoy this interview as we go Down the Alley with Jeremy! Support the Show.
Episode 8-Featuring Tyler Jasperson
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBP-Mac goes Down the Alley with a former teammate at Prior Lake, Tyler Jasperson. Tyler is one of the OG's from PL that helped build the program to what it is today. These days, Tyler is an Accountant in Arizona and has recently jumped on a high school staff down there. Thanks Tyler for coming Down the Alley and sharing your experiences through High School, College, and now your transition from playing to coaching. Support the Show.
Random Rant-Should Club coaches bring on subs for tournaments?
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBP-Mac, Ted and Katie talk about clubs that bring in subs for tournaments. Listen to find out what they think about it, and let us know your thoughts and experiences in lacrosse and other sports. Support the Show.
Episode 7- Featuring Casey Mithun
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBP-Mac and Ted go Down the Alley with Casey Mithun, head coach of the Prior Lake Lakers. Casey is a former player of the UMD Bulldogs, and is the General Manager of Lavin Lacrosse. We had an unreal interview with Casey talking everything lacrosse, and learning what goes on behind the scenes in the Prior Lake Lacrosse Program! Support the Show.
Episode 7- Featuring Casey Mithun
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBP-Mac and Ted go Down the Alley with Casey Mithun, head coach of the Prior Lake Lakers. Casey is a former player of the UMD Bulldogs, and is the General Manager of Lavin Lacrosse. We had an unreal interview with Casey talking everything lacrosse, and learning what goes on behind the scenes in the Prior Lake Lacrosse Program!
Random Rant- Mental Toughness
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBP-Mac and Ted rant about mental toughness of an athlete and different strategies that they have seen and used to balance things that go on in their lives and still be able to compete. Support the Show.
Episode 6- Featuring Tony Boyer (Norskie Designs)
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBTed and P-Mac go Down the Alley with Tony Boyer of Norskie Designs in this weeks bonus episode. Tony is a very talented graphic designer that Ted and P-Mac have had the pleasure working with in the past. Tony is also the GM of the Lumberjacks in the IBLA. We hope you enjoy the great conversation that we were able to have with him this week! Support the Show.
Episode 6- Featuring Tony Boyer (Norskie Designs)
November 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBTed and P-Mac go Down the Alley with Tony Boyer of Norskie Designs in this weeks bonus episode. Tony is a very talented graphic designer that Ted and P-Mac have had the pleasure working with in the past. Tony is also the GM of the Lumberjacks in the IBLA. We hope you enjoy the great conversation that we were able to have with him this week!
Random Rant-Should Shattuck add Lax?
November 07, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBP-Mac and Ted's first Random Rant is should Shattuck St. Mary's add Lacrosse? They talk about the Hill Academy and what they have done with their program, and the new campus they are moving to. What do you think? Support the Show.
Random Rant-Should Shattuck add Lax?
November 07, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBP-Mac and Ted's first Random Rant is should Shattuck St. Mary's add Lacrosse? They talk about the Hill Academy and what they have done with their program, and the new campus they are moving to. What do you think?
Episode 5 - Early Days of 36 Lacrosse w/ Ted Sperides Part 2
November 06, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBP-Mac sits down with Ted and discusses some of the early days of 36 Lacrosse. Part 2 dives into the launch of Team36, where the business is at today and some tips/thoughts on anyone looking to start their own business Support the Show.
Episode 4 - The early Days of 36 Lacrosse w/ Ted Sperides
November 04, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBP-Mac sits down with Ted and discusses some of the early days of 36 Lacrosse. The story of how it started, the decision to open a facility and some of the challenges of having a very new progressive idea in a market. Support the Show.
Episode 3: Featuring Pat Shelso
October 30, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBPat Shelso visited the Down the Alley booth this week. Pat is a good friend of P-Mac as they have done some coaching together in the past, and is very involved in the game in a variety of ways in the area. Pat is currently an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota Duluth and is involved with the Prior Lake youth lacrosse association. On top of that, Pat has experience in lacrosse retail and graphic design. We think you will really enjoy this episode as the team went Down the Alle...
Bonus Episode: Initial reaction to NCAA
October 30, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBKate, Ted, and P-Mac discuss today's NCAA ruling on athlete's ability to make money on their name. Support the Show.
Bonus Episode: Initial reaction to NCAA
October 30, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBKate, Ted, and P-Mac discuss today's NCAA ruling on athlete's ability to make money on their name.