Send us a text In this episode we catch up with Scott Stark, the head coach of Maryville University and Prior Lake/Minn-Duluth alum. He gives us a quick inside look at his program, what players can expect at the collegiate level and talks about his new showcase event starting in MN this summer - the MN Lacrosse Showcase (mnlacrosseshowcase.com) Thi…

The guys discuss how staying in one room can greatly improve your memory, when a request for unwashed flatulence will result in fornication, and why most Egyptian tombs smell like Chicago style hotdogs.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text In this episode we look back at the first week of games, talk about what we think were some early season upsets, teams to watch and at the end shout out a big concession update coming out of Orono that we got from a listener Support the showBy 36 Lacrosse Studios

The guys discuss why alliteration was absolutely imperative during 18th century sexting, when an ear-piercing Hawk on a minibike is your best chance at exoneration, and how 4 1/2lbs of corned beef and several potatoes instantly becomes a single serving if not labeled properly.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text Games kicked off this week with a huge slate of awesome matchups coming this weekend. We talk about early opening night scores coming in as well as preview the games this weekend. Happy Laxin'! -- DOWN THE ALLEY is a weekly podcast focused on Minnesota Lacrosse that is aimed to provide coverage of the MSHSL High School season and exp…

The guys discuss why insufficient adult relations can make for very stale sandwiches, when nailing down a toilet can save you approximately $6,000,000, and how orally inspecting orangutans can eliminate the need to change the locks.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text Well, we finally made it. The 2025 season is here! Every team is 0-0, clean slate, filled with hope. The road to the state tournament has begun! In this episode we have a special guest giving us his pre-season concession rankings, we talk about some of the initiatives being worked on by the boys coaches association and preview a coup…

The guys discuss how surviving a barrel plunge does not make you impervious to the power of citrus, when a stereotypical look guarantees you a full climax at the end of the rainbow, and why it is always better to encounter a single shark than a pod of dolphins.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text Last, but not least, we have section 8. The final section breakdown before we head into the 2025 season. With us, we have the whole Moorhead contingent, Logan & Alex from the boys program and Briann from the girls program. They give us the run down of section 8 and life as a lax coach in Moorhead! 00:11:13 Boys Breakdown with Logan/A…

The guys discuss why having multiple snacks straddle your lap is no longer an issue, how Damon will definitely injure his hands attending German operas, and what are the only two acceptable instances to acknowledge a “final notice” warning.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text This week we dive into Section 7 with Jon Beach, who works with the Blaine Boys program and Brent Eaton, Head Coach of Chisago Lakes Girls Lacrosse. Both coaches share valuable insights on section 7, a section that stretches far and wide in the state of Minnesota - and definitely has a handful of teams we personally don't get to see …

The guys discuss what might possibly be the most disturbing way to “capture” a new roommate, when a perfectly arranged bedroom can guarantee foreign relations every night, and how the ending to every high speed chase in Germany may or may not result in a pant-less driver.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text This week we dive into Section 6 with Lance Kuehn of the Rosemount Boys and Heather Pierson of Prior Lake Girls. Two coaches that have not only been at the helm of their respective teams for many years but are influential in Minnesota Lacrosse as a whole. Both coaches do extensive work in their youth organizations and the Minnesota L…

The guys discuss why wearing two flashlights when jogging makes you more likely to be hit by a car, when an extra “I” can save you $13,000,000, and how a bronze penguin pecker doesn’t necessarily fit the decor of every room.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text Breaking down Section 5 this week. A section that has been extremely competitive in recent years with tons of success at the state tournament. In this episode we talk to guest coaches Brandon Carlson of Wayzata Boys and Jeff Johnson of Champlin Park Girls They give us a nice breakdown on section 5 and a little more insight on what th…

The guys discuss why Italian vampires constantly over season their marinara, when five cents worth of banana will literally double your dessert profits, and how Persian Pizza is the only acceptable pre-war meal for the warrior not counting calories.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The halfway point of the section deep dives with Section 4. In this episode we talk to guest coaches from Hill-Murray, Merek Regan and Theresa Hanson! They give us a nice breakdown on section 4 and a little more insight on what the boys and girls Pioneer's will look like for 2025. 0:05:09 - Boys Breakdown with Merek Regan 0:33:38 - G…

The guys discuss why you should NEVER share a communion wafer with Damon, when achieving proper feng shui requires placing the TC directly in the crevice, and how easily badgers can fill up when devouring an impressive hog.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text Moving on to the People's Section, Section 3 w/ guest coaches Brian Willson (Hastings Boys Lacrosse) and Jeff Rosga (Cretin - Derham Hall Girls Lacrosse) Brian and Jeff give us an inside look at Section 3 and their thoughts as we look ahead to the spring season. 0:01:20 - Boys Breakdown with Brian 0:50:20 - Girls Breakdown with Jeff …

The guys discuss how a renaissance man could knock a soldier off a horse at 100 yards without using an arrow, why a ménage a trios with a Sasquatch will cost you your alimony, and when a 6 year old “farmer” cancelled Valentine’s Day for the entire school.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text This week we tackle the breakdown of Section 2 with Minnetonka Lacrosse - Garrett Brunsvold for the boys and Chandler Dezellar & Anna Rydeen for the girls. Garrett, Chandler and Anna give us an inside look at Section 2 and how they think things might shake out for 2025. 5:55 - Boys Breakdown with Garrett 1:19:00 - Girls Breakdown wit…

The guys discuss why you have to set your manager down to make eggs above Niagara Falls, when a sarcastically smiling moon only adds humor to an otherwise indescribable morning, and how there’s no copay for at home dentistry.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text We are finally here! The road to the 2025 High School season begins this week with our first section deep dive - Section 1 To help us, we brought in Farmington High School Girls and Boys coaches, Brooke Rutherford and Mitch Grengs to give us the inside scoop on section 1 for the upcoming season. Brooke and Mitch not only coach in sec…

The guys discuss how Polish anti-tank mines no longer come with directions, why even with Damon’s relentless questioning of the male anatomy he still cannot comprehend Bandaid wrappers, and when tranquilizing is NOT the worst thing you can do to an alligator.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text In this episode, we have Charlie Hayes, the head coach of University of Detroit-Mercy and former teammate of P-Mac. We discuss his new role as head coach of the program but also dive into his professional playing career in the PLL with the Philadelphia Waterdogs. We also dive into some of the favorite stories and traditions with spec…

The guys discuss how it’s just proper etiquette (and an excellent fighting strategy) to apologize prior to punching your wife in the knees and taking her sack of rocks, when being a whore can save you a trip to the grocery store, and why choosing the correct bathing suit is imperative when pulling 9Gs to keep all your teeth.…

Send us a text In this episode we talk with Lakeville native and MN lacrosse legend, Mo Gaitan. Mo has been instrumental in the growth of the Women's game in Minnesota and has now taken her talents to the east coast where she is Athletic Director and Lacrosse Coach at the Pomfret School (CT). We talk about her lacrosse journey as a player and coach…

The guys discuss how garlic butter without mushrooms is not enough to justify homicide, why it’s necessary for goat costumes to be made of Kevlar during outdoor sexy time, and when Damon’s face nestled securely in your bosom is the key to safe travel.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text In this episode, we have Nik Colpitts, the head coach of Queens University Lacrosse. We discuss his journey into lacrosse, his coaching career working his way up the ranks to Division 1 head coach and his life being a dedicated but troubled Minnesota Sports Fan. We also dive into some of the things he looks for when recruiting player…

The guys discuss how whale milk can lead to a beautiful smile, when impersonating a ghost only delays the rescue mission, and why Damon believes voluntarily remaining poor the rest of his life is in his breast interest.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text In this episode, Katie and P-Mac talk with Jess Jurovich, one of their esteemed colleagues in the Prior Lake Lacrosse organization. They discuss her journey in lacrosse, getting into coaching, offensive coaching philosophies and more about her role as President of MSLax, the youth girls lacrosse league and governing body in Minnesota…

This is an episode of enlightenment for the guys as Ted discovers he’s going to be a father again, Damon discovers previously unexplored visual equipment, and Mac discovers Chuck AND Zack are indeed the very same person.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

The discuss how long is “too long” to leave your baby unattended in a gas station freezer, when your van’s paint job is totally irrelevant once the mattress is both greasy AND wet, and why a Chinese person apparently wouldn’t name their fish Todd.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

The guys discuss why it’s always best to survey the husband after vacations to avoid negative feedback, how giving your heart is no longer the absolute best way to show your commitment to a relationship, and where you can take Damon for an entire weekend to roam amongst the people completely unfiltered.…

Send us a text In this episode, we bring in good friends of the show, Chaun Klemetsrud and Rob Horn for a fireside chat. In this episode we talk discuss some MN lacrosse history and some of the greatest teams we have seen over the years. At the end, we make our pick for which team we think was the best ever. PMAC also has airplane rants and talks a…

The guys discuss what is quite possibly the best way to compliment strangers at the beach, how Belgian sand is apparently so much easier on flip flops, and why Damon believes the internet consists only of emails from his wife.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

The guys discuss why a single Danish covered in cinnamon isn’t always necessarily delicious, how an adolescent chimney sweep can commandeer royal undies, and when a “take home” squad car is a prerequisite for employment.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text In this episode, Ted is flying solo interviewing Prep Network editor in chief, Jared Nelson. In this episode we talk a bit about the start of Prep Network as an MN Basketball recruiting website to where it now covering high school recruiting for 6 different sports nationally, most recently, Boys Lacrosse. Special thanks to Jared for …

The guys discuss why you’ll never see an orangutan cashing his paycheck, how lanyard usage actually defines your very existence, and when the cleanliness of a wall cleaned by a one gloved individual assures you’ll be having the lasagna.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team interviews long time MN lacrosse coach/administrator Darren Nelson. In this episode we talk a bit about Darren's 21 years at Osseo-Park Center lacrosse, seeing the change in the MN lacrosse landscape and his unbelievable work keeping stat records for MN Lacrosse over the years. DOWN THE ALLEY is a weekly podcast focused …

The guys discuss why it’s extremely dangerous to have a mole on your face in an Amsterdam airport, when helping to keep someone’s tortoise dry can be very lucrative, and how catastrophic it is to be mildly deaf with a lack of friends at an air show.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team interviews Jing Peng - Director of leagues and events for the GNLL & lacrosse athlete for Team China Women's Lacrosse. Jing talked with us about her background, upbringing and how she found lacrosse and eventually made it a career. She also dives into her international playing career and talks about an upcoming 5 week tr…

The guys discuss how military grade clean sidewalks could be banned in this country at any time, how it only took 7” for an Indian man to capture a world record, and why towing cars and preventing stab wounds to the groin are most important when choosing the proper pants.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team interviews Josh Levine of The Fortis Academy. Josh talked with us about his sports performance business and how he helps lacrosse athletes become faster and more explosive on the field. He also shared some tips and tricks that players can utilize as they head into the spring season. DOWN THE ALLEY is a weekly podcast foc…

The guys discuss how office buildings in Norway have posted speed limits in the hallways, when spending $1,000,000 on a property still won’t get you a basement, and why a $400 loophole is guaranteed to destroy your German “warehouse”.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team interviews Moorhead Lacrosse coaches: Logan Wiemken and Alex Kelly. They talked with us about the growth of their program, recent success, team culture and their outlook on the State of the Spuds for upcoming 2025 season. They even dove a bit into how they travel in style for all their road games! DOWN THE ALLEY is a wee…

The guys discuss why a third comma is necessary to summon a genie, when a total disregard for your chestnuts can lead to championships, and how a magical pill can make chili night more romantic.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team interviews Lakeville South Head Coach Joel Tornell and alums Tori Tschida, Katie Grubbs and Sivanna O'Brien recapping their 2024 state championship season. They talked about their team culture, their incredible 2024 season and what to expect from the Cougars in 2025. This was a fun one! DOWN THE ALLEY is a weekly podcast…

The guys discuss why an uncut whopper with mayo can get you arrested, when a $12 an hour career change means you’ll never be far from the beach, and how it’s entirely possible to fight an entire war on your lunch break.By Damon Puracchio and Ted Willson

Send us a text The DTA Team was pumped to have the Providence College Head Coach, Bobby Benson on the show. In this episode, Coach Benson tells us a bit about his lacrosse coaching journey, what he's looking for in recruits, important analytics for a successful team and his favorite Italian food in Providence, RI. It was fun to connect with a Divis…