The Player & The Journalist

Lacrosse Extras

Hosted by David Vick, The Player & The Journalist is home to exciting interviews and fun conversations about the world of women’s lacrosse! A new episode of The Player & The Journalist, the official podcast of Lacrosse Extras, is released every other Tuesday.

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49 episodes
Updated June 15

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Sep 26, 2023 · 1 hr
Ep. 29: Origin Stories
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss their lacrosse origin stories. 1:15 – Getting Into Lacrosse The roads Karson & David took to falling in love with the sport 16:57 – Lacrosse Inspirations Karson’s teammates & David’s appreciation for 2017-2019 Boston College Teams 34:25 – Karson Chooses Drexel 46:11 – Best Lacrosse Memories Episode 29. Recorded on September 24, 2023.
Sep 12, 2023 · 36 min
Ep. 28: Chloe Humphrey
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by the 2023 USA Lacrosse High School Girls Player of the Year, Chloe Humphrey. 3:37 – Darien Made Learning from her sisters, playing for Lisa Lindley & huge senior year 18:05 – High School Adversity Battling through injuries 25:45 – Hopes & Goals at UNC Episode 28. Recorded on August 31, 2023.
Aug 29, 2023 · 50 min
Ep. 27: Offseason Transfers - 2023
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss offseason transfers. 1:50 – Most Impactful BC’s transfers, Molly Krestinski & Gabby Cleveland 14:58 – Most Excited to See Clemson’s transfers, Natalie Calandra-Ryan, Melissa Sconone & Nicole Humphrey 38:29 – Future of The Portal Will it stay busy after the fifth year goes away? Episode 27. Recorded on August 28, 2023.
Jul 25, 2023 · 54 min
Ep. 26: Trinity McPherson
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by one of the key pieces from Denver’s historic Final Four run this year. Defender Trinity McPherson is in the house! 2:02 – Before College Getting Into Lacrosse & Life in the Philippines 11:07 – Hopkins 19:38 – Not Playing in 2022 Focused on Mental Health & Worked as a Public Relations Account Manager 27:58 – Denver’s Dream Season 44:45 – Diversity in WLAX Episode 26. Recorded on July 19, 2023.
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Ep. 25: Kelly Amonte Hiller
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a true champion. Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller shares her thoughts on Northwestern winning it all & proposed rule changes. 3:42 – The Road Back Reestablishing the Culture & Believing 19:34 – Significance of Championship What Made This Northwestern Team so Special & Gratitude of Fifth-Year Transfers 43:19 – Proposed Rule Changes Unfathomable to Take Away Opportunity 55:30 – Contradictions in the Rules Episode 25. Recorded on July 5, 2023.
May 16, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 24: Rounds One & Two Analysis
Ep. 24: Rounds One & Two Analysis In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick share their thoughts on the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament & look ahead as only eight teams remain. 3:00 – First Round Hopkins, Richmond vs. Marquette, UAlbany vs. UVA 15:20 – Second Round Each Sweet Sixteen Game 51:14 – Upcoming Games What a Win Would Mean for Denver’s Program, How Loyola can Upset NU, Predictions Episode 24. Recorded on May 15, 2023.
Apr 25, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 23: Bubble Teams
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss NCAA Tournament bubble teams with the postseason right around the corner. 3:12 – Who Is In? Drexel, Marquette, Army & Michigan 28:21 – Who Is Out? Yale, Villanova, Virginia Tech & Navy 46:30 – The Path In Campbell, Stanford & Johns Hopkins Episode 23. Recorded on April 23, 2023.
Apr 11, 2023 · 54 min
Ep. 22: Izzy Scane
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by royalty. Two words. Izzy. Scane. 2:16 – Northwestern’s Success 5:30 – Mindset While Playing 17:23 – Coming Back Strong Injury & Mental Health Journey 32:27 – Erin Coykendall & Molly Laliberty 42:28 – Representing Michigan Episode 22. Recorded on March 28, 2023.
Mar 28, 2023 · 38 min
Ep. 21: Eugénie Rovegno
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by 2022 All-American defender Eugénie Rovegno from Washington & Lee University. 2:35 – Get to Know Eugénie Oyster farm, why W&L, lacrosse family 20:01 – Strengths as a Defender 27:15 – W&L’s Current Season 33:52 – Favorite Aspects of Lacrosse Episode 21. Recorded on March 26, 2023.
Mar 21, 2023 · 43 min
Ep. 20: Courtney Taylor
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by defender and AU professional Courtney Taylor who played at Temple & Boston College. 2:27 – What is Courtney Doing Now? 13:38 – Lessons Learned Temple & BC coaching staffs 21:41 – Goals for BC This Year Thoughts on UNC Defeat 31:23 – Toughest Player to Guard Episode 20. Recorded on March 19, 2023.
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 19: Fans Are In Control
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss fan-submitted topics and questions on the current college season. 1:13 – Talking Teams Army, Xavier, Clemson, Drexel & Notre Dame 42:13 – Right or Wrong? Villanova & Duke 54:30 – Way Too Early Final 4 Teams Can Florida, Loyola or UVA make a surprise run? 1:03:40 – Tips for Beginners Episode 19. Recorded on February 26, 2023.
Feb 14, 2023 · 51 min
Ep. 18: Opening Weekend Analysis
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the opening weekend of the 2023 college season. 3:01 – What Caught Our Eye 6:30 – Marquee Games Breakdown Syracuse vs. Northwestern Louisville vs. Denver 33:32 – An Unexpected Loss 39:37 – Most Impressive Team Maryland & Old Dominion Episode 18. Recorded on February 12, 2023.
Jan 31, 2023 · 53 min
Ep. 17: Villanova HC Jill Batcheller
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick talk with Villanova HC Jill Batcheller who gives an in-depth preview of the 2023 Wildcats. 3:09 – Nova’s 2022 Season Takeaways from year one, coaching staff consistency 18:59 – Previewing 2023 Schedule, team identity, newcomers, players to watch 42:00 – Program Goals This year and beyond Episode 17.
Jan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 16: Season Preview - 2023
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick rank their top 5 teams, predict all 15 D1 conference champions and share thoughts on the 2023 NCAA season. 0:59 – Top 5 Teams 21:23 – Predicting Conference Champs 52:50 – Picks Tewaaraton winner, national champion, team that will surprise people 1:01:11 – General Thoughts Clemson’s embarrassing non-conference schedule Episode 16.
Dec 13, 2022 · 41 min
Ep. 15: Another Year Down
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick reflect on the year that was in women’s lacrosse. 1:32 – Player of the Year Jamie Ortega & Meaghan Tyrrell 7:10 – Game of the Year 14:20 – Surprise of the Year Aurora Cordingley & American University 24:00 – Moment of the Year 29:00 – Changes in 2023 Credit given to players between the 30’s & flopping Episode 15.
Nov 22, 2022 · 32 min
Ep. 14: Jaylen Rosga
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by Maryland freshman midfielder and Minnesota’s very own Jaylen Rosga. 2:10 – Young Jaylen Coming from Minnesota, role models & injury recovery 16:52 – Taking Over #22 20:09 – First Fall Ball Adjusting to college lacrosse, Maryland freshmen & season expectations 29:06 – Random Questions Favorite song, breakfast food, show, Thanksgiving dish & more Episode 14.
Nov 8, 2022 · 47 min
Ep. 13: Duke HC Kerstin Kimel
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with Duke Head Coach Kerstin Kimel about her 2023 Blue Devils. 2:40 – Looking Back at 2022 Beating BC and learning from end of season struggles 11:34 – Duke’s 2023 Team Maddie Jenner’s impact, an experienced roster and transfers 27:17 – Thoughts on Specific Players Freshmen class, Katie DeSimone, Anna Callahan and goalies 39:44 – Expectations for 2023 Episode 13.
Oct 25, 2022 · 37 min
Ep. 12: 2022 Fall Classic
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss takeaways from the Fall Classic between Team USA and the University of North Carolina. Topics include: the new-look Tar Heels, a new era for the red, white and blue, and overall gameplay. 1:44 – New-Look Tar Heels Alecia Nicholas, Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Liv Pikiell and Reilly Casey 11:39 – Leaders for UNC 24:20 – New Era for Team USA Recent retirements and new players stepping in 28:39 – Gameplay Thoughts Episode 12.
Oct 11, 2022 · 45 min
Ep. 11: New Beginnings
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss important transfers, new head coaches, conference changes and D2 teams making the jump to D1. 1:48 – Transfers Tayler Warehime, Marge Donovan, Julianna Sanchez, Margot Hotham, Katie Riehl and Molly LaLiberty 18:12 – New Head Coaches UMass, Eastern Michigan, Arizona State, Johns Hopkins and Cal 29:10 – Conference Changes 34:36 – Lindenwood & Queens Now D1 Episode 11.
Jan 27, 2022 · 33 min
Ep. 10: Season Preview - 2022
In this episode… Hosts Jillian Reilly and David Vick preview the upcoming collegiate season. 5:16 – Initial rankings. 12:32 – Teams to look out for. 20:46 – National champion picks. 28:02 – BC’s motivation level. Episode 10.

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