Dr. Helene Hedian, Director of Clinical Education, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, discusses data a new study published in the February 2024 edition of Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved,"What Patients Want in a Transgender Center:Building a Patient-Centered Program." This article is free to read through the mon…

In this episode, Quint Kessenich catches up with Kyle Hartzell, Texas Longhorns MCLA head coach and former pro lacrosse player, to discuss his journey from player to coach. Kyle shares insights on the growing lacrosse scene in Texas, his recent hunting trip, and the challenges of balancing academics, athletics, and team culture. They also dive into…

All through 2024, one of the most-read articles across all of the Hopkins Press journals has been "Exploring Undergraduate Research Experiences For Latinx College Students From Farmworker Families", published in the January-February 2022 issue of Journal of College Student Development. We talk with three authors of this multidisclipinary team—Sneha…

Speculative fiction author and children's literature scholar Gabriela Lee's recent article in Children's Literature Association Quarterly, "When the Shoe Doesn't Fit: Reading Cinderella as Colonial Children's Literature in the Philippines," went viral earlier this year on Hopkins Press social media. We kick off our new season of the Hopkins Press p…

In this episode we talk with the authors of recent article that appears in Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, titled "The Voices on Vax Campaign: Lessons Learned from Engaging Youth to Promote COVID Vaccination."This article tells the story of how several organizations, including the Hopkins Bloomberg School…

In this podcast, Chad Surman, head coach of Iona University's lacrosse team, discusses the challenges and excitement of building the program from the ground up. He highlights the team's preparation for their first competitive season in 2025, emphasizing the hard work required to be ready for their opening game. Surman reflects on his past coaching …

In this episode, TJ Malone, former Penn State lacrosse standout and current pro with the Maryland Whipsnakes, shares his journey transitioning from college lacrosse to the professional stage. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his collegiate career, overcoming injuries, and the honor of representing Team USA. TJ discusses his experiences…

In this episode, PLL Championship MVP Brett Dobson, goaltender for the Utah Archers, reflects on his back-to-back championship victories and the team’s journey through the 2024 season. Dobson shares insights into the celebration, the ups and downs of the season, and the importance of team culture. He emphasizes the value of championships over indiv…

In this episode, Chris Bates, head coach of the PLL champion Utah Archers, reflects on the journey to winning the championship. He discusses the emotional and physical toll of the 16-week season, especially with the choppy rhythm caused by bye weeks and the All-Star break. Bates highlights the sacrifices made by both players and their families to s…

In this podcast, Charlie Hayes, newly appointed head coach of Detroit Mercy's men's lacrosse team, reflects on his transition from a player and assistant coach to head coach. The discussion begins with his thoughts on the PLL Championship, praising Utah's strong defense and goalie Brett Dobson's performance. Hayes emphasizes the importance of cultu…

Jules Heningburg discusses his lacrosse journey, reflecting on both his high school and professional experiences. He touches on his time at Seton Hall Prep and how it shaped his early career, as well as his transition into professional lacrosse. Jules shares insights into his time playing in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), including memorable mo…

In this week's exciting podcast, ESPN's Drew Carter joins the conversation fresh off calling the PLL quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium. Drew gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his hectic schedule as he prepares to call both the PLL semifinals and the highly anticipated championship on September 15th. Despite battling a sore throat from the high-e…

Everything you need to know headed into the quarterfinals at Gillette.

Join Quint Kessenich as he chats with John Crawley, the new head coach of High Point University Lacrosse. In this episode, Coach Crawley shares insights on his journey, the importance of culture in building a winning team, and his vision for the future of High Point Lacrosse. Whether you're a lacrosse enthusiast or curious about leadership in sport…

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Quint was on site in Baltimore for the PLL and he kept himself busy interviewing several of the games most impactful people in between games. Brian Abbott & Matt Palumb - new rules Seth Tierney Hofstra - House vs NCAA Paul Carcaterra - ESPN Andy Towers Matt Panetta - Carolina Chaos Kyle Bernlohr - Maryland Whipsnakes goalie…

Join Quint Kessenich as he catches up with Tucker Dordevic of the Maryland Whipsnakes on this episode of the Quintessential Podcast. Tucker shares his journey balancing life in the Premier Lacrosse League with a startup job in New York, the challenges of intense training, and the evolution of the Whipsnakes this season. They also discuss the rise o…

After an impressive career at High Point, Coach Torpey moves to the Ivy League to resurrect a storied Brown program.

Are we as a sport missing the point? With recruiting, travel teams, showcases, are the student-athletes being set up for failure and burnout?

Fresh off of his ridiculous performance in Boston, Connor Fields joined the show.

Father, Exercise Enthusiast, Coach, Joe Spallina talks us through how he balances it all on this weeks pod.

Quint welcomes in the legendary Mike Pressler, Current GM and Head Coach of the NY Atlas.

Quint breaks down the PLL headed into the bye week. Andy Shay joins to discuss Yale and USA Sixes.

News Update College Lacrosse with Coach Wellner, focus on recruiting, transfer portal, NIL PLL with Anish

From D3 Wesleyan > Rutgers > Free Agent > Champ Series standout > NY Atlas Ronan Jacoby took the path less traveled and eventually made his dreams of playing professional lacrosse come true.

What better way to cap off the college season than welcoming newly minted National Champion, Devon McLane, of Notre Dame to the podcast.

What better way to kick off championship weekend than a breakdown of each game with Carc, insight from Final 4 coach Matt Brown, and one of the best defenders in the country Ajax Zappitello (Maryland). Don't want until saturday for lacrosse action, tune in now!