The PLL Coaches Sound Off on Their FO Unit Plans Entering Training Camp
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In this week's episode, it’s the PLL head coaches turn to weigh in as all seven guys join Greg at The Stripe and break down their FO unit plans. Greg kicks things off with Coach Andy Towers of the Chaos Lacrosse Club. Towers' confidence in Tommy Kelly is strong and he is putting all his faith in the man with the fastest hands in the game. Coach Ben Rubeor of the Atlas Lacrosse Club is also confident in his lone faceoff guy and league leader from the 2019 season, Trevor Baptiste. Waterdogs head coach Andy Copelan is thrilled to be bringing his two-headed monster to Utah in Drew Simoneau and Jake Withers. Two guys who are insanely athletic and extremely versatile that will be vital in pushing this new team through the Championship Series. The Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club (and reigning Champions) are all in on Joe Nardella but head coach Jim Stagnitta says in the event they need a backup they specifically brought on Midfielder, Joe McCallian to step in for the vet when needed. Archer's head coach Chris Bates is thrilled to be bringing to Utah the most athletic faceoff duo in the league in Bones Kelly and Brendan Fowler. Bates feels that with the Championship Series structure, having two at the stripe is vital as he will be implementing a rotation based on matchups. First time PLL head coach Tim Soudan is also bringing his faceoff duo to the Championship Series and will be working with one veteran, Connor Farrell and PLL rookie Hunter Forbes. Soudan says the appeal in bringing two players was the difference in their style of play that will ultimately bode well for them in group play. And closing out the show is Redwoods head coach, Nat St. Laurent. Nat is going to see two new faceoff guys at the X in Peyton Smith and Greg Puskuljdjian but notes the players' different elements they bring to the game will be huge combined with what the team already has on both sides of the ball.   Greg Gurenlian, widely considered the greatest faceoff man of all time, has traded in his pads for a mic this summer. Leveraging his experience on the field, coaching expertise and media savvy, Gurenlian will bring a new era of coverage to the position that he’s helped pioneer. In The Stripe, Greg will chat with the top faceoff athletes in the sport, breakdown matchups, and analyze game performances.  Please rate and review and leave a question you'd like us to ask an athlete on future shows. Let us know your favorite bits from the episode by tagging Greg at @GregBeast32. Enjoy the show!
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