Episode Show Notes

How Colin Krieg Earned the Starting Job at UNC as a Freshman

In this episode of the LAX Goalie Rat Podcast, Damon Wilson sits down with Colin Krieg, standout goalie for the University of North Carolina. Colin shares his journey from growing up on Long Island to winning the starting goalie position at UNC as a freshman, along with the mindset, training habits, and techniques that helped him succeed at one of the highest levels of college lacrosse.

Colin discusses why staying loose and having fun is one of the biggest keys to playing your best, how he prepares mentally before games, and why focusing on technique instead of results has helped him become a more consistent goalie. He also breaks down his playing style, his favorite drills, the importance of strength training, and what it was like competing for the starting job at North Carolina.

Damon and Colin also review game film from the 2020 season, where Colin explains several highlight-reel saves, his clearing decisions, and even the famous "goalie dance" that caught the attention of fans during a televised game.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Colin became UNC's starting goalie as a freshman.

• The mindset that helps him stay calm under pressure.

• Why focusing on technique beats worrying about save percentage.

• His favorite goalie drills and warm-up routine.

• The role strength training plays in his development.

• How to bounce back after giving up a goal.

• Tips for young goalies hoping to play Division I lacrosse.

• Why having fun is one of the most important parts of becoming a great goalie.

Whether you're a young goalie, coach, or lacrosse fan, this episode is packed with practical advice and insight from one of college lacrosse's rising stars.