John Galloway: From Championship Goalie To A Decade Of Jacksonville Lacrosse

Deemer Class and Matt Dunn host John Galloway, Jacksonville University men’s lacrosse head coach and highly decorated former Syracuse goalie, to discuss his playing and coaching journey and how he builds program culture. Galloway shares what he’d do outside sports, his Syracuse recruiting and freshman transition and lessons from West Genesee mentors, including responding to adversity after not making varsity as a sophomore. He reflects on the 2009 national title comeback vs. Cornell, what he learned in pro lacrosse and with Team USA, and balancing playing while coaching. Galloway explains how Duke and Providence shaped his coaching, Jacksonville’s identity (toughest, most connected, best conditioned), methods like no phones and constraints-led drills, and how counseling training informs his communication and leadership, plus advice for goalies on differentiation beyond saves.

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Early Influences
10:45 - Syracuse & Pro Career
25:00 - Masters In Coaching
29:00 - Building Jacksonville
40:45 - State of Student Athletes
50:45 - Shooting Rules & Communication
1:02:00 - Goalie Recruitment Advice