LGR 059: PLL Goalie and Loyola All American Jacob Stover

In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Coach Damon Wilson sits down with professional lacrosse goalie Jacob Stover to discuss what it takes to succeed at the highest level of the game. Jacob shares his journey from youth lacrosse in Baltimore to becoming a First Team All-American at Loyola and playing professionally in the PLL.

Throughout the conversation, Jacob explains the importance of mastering the fundamentals, including proper stance, footwork, hand positioning, and eliminating wasted motion. He also breaks down his favorite goalie drills, practice habits, and why repetition is the key to building consistency.

One of the biggest topics of the episode is the mental side of playing goalie. Jacob talks about developing a "next save" mentality, staying confident after giving up goals, handling pressure, and building routines that prepare him mentally for competition. He also shares how lessons from his father, a former NFL kicker, helped shape his mindset as an athlete.

The episode concludes with advice for young goalies about competing every day, becoming a great teammate, embracing hard work, and enjoying every opportunity to step into the cage.

Topics Covered:

• Jacob Stover's lacrosse journey
• Fundamentals of elite goalie play
• Goalie stance, positioning, and technique
• Favorite goalie drills and practice routines
• Mental toughness and confidence
• Handling slumps and adversity
• Training for the professional level
• Equipment and stick setup
• Advice for young lacrosse goalies