LGR 185: Colin Kirst's Advice for Being More Explosive in the Net

Professional lacrosse goalie Colin Kirst joins the Lax Goalie Rat Podcast to discuss his journey from getting thrown into the cage as a young player to competing at the highest levels of the sport.

Colin shares the experiences, coaches, and goalies that helped shape his game, along with the mindset behind developing his own style as a goalie. The conversation explores the importance of experimentation, learning from others, and finding what works best for your individual game.

Coach Damon and Colin also discuss leadership from the crease, the value of being a great teammate, and the lessons Colin learned from his family and coaches throughout his career. Colin reflects on his path through recruiting, his college experience at Lehigh, and the patience required when developing as an athlete.

Listeners will hear insights on goalie development, film study, confidence, team culture, and the habits that have helped Colin continue growing throughout his career.

In this episode:

• Colin Kirst's journey into the goalie position
• Learning from elite goalies and developing your own style
• The importance of experimenting and finding your "own pizza"
• Goalie fundamentals, athletic movement, and consistency
• Leadership and communication from the crease
• Building strong team culture and being a great teammate
• Recruiting, college lacrosse, and finding the right fit
• Lessons from family, coaches, and mentors
• Advice for young goalies continuing to develop
• And much more...