LGR 011: Goalie Recruiting with Jesse Miller from BTBLax

Episode 11: Goalie Recruiting with Jesse Miller from BTBLax

In Episode #12 of the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with Jesse Miller, co-founder of B2B Lax and an experienced college lacrosse coach, to break down everything lacrosse goalies need to know about the recruiting process.

Jesse shares insights from years of coaching at Tufts, Georgetown, and Gonzaga, along with lessons learned from interviewing college coaches across NCAA Division I, II, and III. Together, they discuss how goalies can stand out to recruiters, create effective highlight videos, communicate with coaches, and navigate recruiting from both traditional and non-traditional lacrosse regions.

Whether you're just beginning your recruiting journey or preparing for your junior year, this episode is packed with practical advice for goalies and their families.

Topics Covered

• Jesse Miller's coaching and recruiting background
• How college lacrosse recruiting really works
• Common recruiting mistakes that hurt players
• Recruiting from non-traditional lacrosse areas
• Building a recruiting plan and target school list
• Creating effective goalie highlight videos
• Contacting college coaches the right way
• NCAA Division I recruiting rules and timelines
• Differences between Division I, II, and III recruiting
• Scholarship opportunities across divisions
• Recruiting advice for goalies on weaker teams
• Prospect camps vs. showcase events
• The importance of academics in recruiting
• Using online resources to improve your recruiting strategy

Key Takeaways

• Recruiting is a process that requires planning, not just talent.
• Goalies should proactively email coaches and include academics, graduation year, and highlight videos.
• Attending prospect camps at schools you're interested in can provide valuable exposure.
• Strong grades make recruiting significantly easier for college coaches.
• Highlight videos should be updated regularly throughout the recruiting process.
• Goalies from non-traditional lacrosse areas can still get recruited by being strategic about camps and communication.
• Finding the right college fit is more important than chasing a specific division.