Building from the Ground up; Averett Lacrosse scratching for Success in Southside VA

In this episode, we continue our ODAC men’s lacrosse coverage with Averett University head coach Bryan Habick and student-athletes Zac Coleman and Matthew Clark. Coach Habick, the second head coach in program history, shares his vision for building the Cougars’ lacrosse program, establishing culture, and competing in one of Division III’s toughest conferences.

We also hear directly from Zac and Matthew about their individual journeys to Averett, the experience of helping grow a developing program, and what it’s like to balance academics and athletics at the Division III level.

The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities of growing lacrosse in Danville and Southside Virginia, the evolving local lacrosse scene, and Averett’s role in expanding the sport in a non-traditional area. It’s an in-depth look at program building, player development, and the student-athlete experience within the ODAC.