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Roy Simmons Jr. | S4 E5 Mar 17, 2021

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Roy Simmons Jr. is one of the most legendary coaches in the history of lacrosse, but he’s so much more. The former Syracuse great who led the Orange to five NCAA championships is a storyteller, artist and advocate for the rights of Black and Native people across the country.

He coached many All-Americans during his 27-year career as head coach, including Paul Carcaterra in 1997. Carcaterra sat down with his former coach and mentor for Season 4, Ep. 5 of “Overtime,” for an interview unlike any he’s done on the podcast.

Together, Carcaterra and Simmons Jr. talked about his beginnings with the game in the 1950s, the strength of Jim Brown against racism, his world travels and what it was like to meet Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Gerry Byrne | S4 E4 Mar 10, 2021

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Gerry Byrne is Long Island born and bred, and he’s brought that mentality wherever he’s gone in his lacrosse career.

Byrne spent 13 years as an assistant with the Notre Dame men’s lacrosse program before taking the helm at Harvard in 2019. After just four games in 2020, COVID-19 canceled the season. This year. the Ivy League decided not to host a spring season.

That left the Harvard coach with an entirely new challenge. How do you motivate a group of players who have lost two seasons?

Byrne joins Paul Carcaterra and shares what he’s doing to keep in touch with his team, in addition to telling the story of his Long Island upbrining.

Charlotte North | S4 E3 Mar 03, 2021

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Charlotte North has been one of college lacrosse’s most dynamic talents for the better part of four seasons. Her ability to score goals at a high clip earned her praise at Duke, and made her a popular target for Division I schools when she entered the transfer portal in 2019.

Now a senior at Boston College, North’s popularity has taken on a new level. She’s gone viral on multiple occasions, wowing fans and fellow players with her trick shots and behind-the-back goals. North has become a human highlight reel.

North joined Paul Carcaterra to talk about her Texas roots, her inspirations and why she hopes to continue her career outside of college lacrosse.

Jon Gordon | S4 E2 Feb 24, 2021

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Jon Gordon’s journey to becoming a bestselling author has been nothing close to ordinary.

The Smithtown (N.Y.) native picked up lacrosse late in his childhood and took his talents to Ithaca, N.Y., where he spent four years playing under legendary coach Richie Moran. After his college career, Gordon spent years trying to figure out his passion.

He found it in motivational speaking and writing. Gordon has channeled this passion into a successful career, speaking to professional and college teams around the country and mentoring some of the game’s biggest stars.

Gordon sat down with Carc for Season 4, Ep. 2 of Overtime to talk about his career and the inspiration behind his passion.

Michael Sowers | S4 E1 Feb 17, 2021

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Michael Sowers is already a transcendent player, and he’s not done his college career yet.

The former Princeton great transferred to Duke this offseason after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 season. He joined a Blue Devils team stacked with talent and eyeing an NCAA title.

No one knows how this season will end, but Sowers knows he made the right choice. He spoke with Paul Carcaterra in the season-opening episode about his decision, his Philadelphia background and how he doesn’t need 20/20 vision to succeed.

Zed Williams | PLL Championship Edition Aug 13, 2020

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Zed Williams is understated, even quiet, but nothing about his game matches his personality. Williams, who grew up on the Cattaraugus reservation, has grown into one of the most dangerous offensive threats in professional lacrosse.

In his first season with Whipsnakes LC, Williams led the league in scoring and dropped five fourth-quarter goals to lead his team to a comeback in the PLL title game. Not bad for a PLL rookie. On the podium after accepting his MVP trophy, Williams dedicated his effort to his late father, who died while his son was playing at Virginia.

Williams has a deep passion for the stick and for his family, and he displays both proudly every time he steps on the field. The PLL MVP spoke with Paul Carcaterra about his life on the reservation and what made this summer so special.

Bryce Wasserman | MLL Championship Edition Jul 30, 2020

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Bryce Wasserman is the definition of a late bloomer. The Texas native didn’t even shave until midway through his college career.

In lacrosse, Wasserman watched as players committed by freshman year of high school to play Division I. He waited until his junior year and found a home on the Jersey Shore at Monmouth. He felt like an underdog then, and after 149 points with the Hawks, another challenge awaited.

Wasserman wanted to play professional lacrosse. The summer after graduating from Monmouth, his rights were retained by the Denver Outlaws, but he couldn’t crack a roster. Eventually, he was granted a release and made his debut with the Ohio Machine in 2018.

Now, two years later, Wasserman is one of the biggest stars in Major League Lacrosse. Last week, he won the league’s MVP award after leading the Boston Cannons to the Steinfeld Trophy. He joins Paul Carcaterra to share his journey to the top.

Nat St. Laurent | S3 E17 Jun 09, 2020

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Nat St. Laurent knows what it’s like to be a black man in America, and he’s ready to change that experience for the better. The son of a black father and white mother, St. Laurent’s teammates’ comments about his race almost caused him to leave the sport entirely.

St. Laurent eventually came back to the sport when he was a teenager, and built a career out of it. The Ohio Northern men’s lacrosse coach recently took the helm of the PLL’s Redwoods LC. He’s one of the most prominent African American coaches in the game.

In the wake of George Floyd’s death and ensuing protests, St. Laurent was one of the first in the lacrosse community to speak out. Two weeks after that pivotal moment, he talks with Paul Carcaterra about his identity and what this community can do to make sure racism has no place in lacrosse.

Devon Wills S3 | E16 Jun 02, 2020

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Devon Wills put together one of the most decorated and historic careers in the history of women’s lacrosse. The Colorado native almost dedicated her life to lacrosse when she was young, but we’re glad she stuck with lacrosse.

Wills. the three-time U.S. national team gold medalist goalie, was a trailblazer on the field. She was one of the best goalies of all-time, and even took a chance at playing in Major League Lacrosse.

After winning gold in 2017, Wills called it a career, She made sure to stay in the game, working her way up the NCAA coaching ranks. Now the head coach at Harvard, Wills spoke with Paul Carcaterra about a unique career and what she’s grateful for today.

Joe Alberici S3 | E15 May 26, 2020

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Joe Alberici has always been a leader. He’s been lucky enough to serve as head coach at Army, a school that produces leaders at a higher clip than almost any other institution.

The grandson of Italian immigrants, Alberici has been known for his compassionate approach to coaching the Black Knights, and he’s used his degree in education to help him build a quality Division I program.

This Memorial Day, Alberici talks with Paul Carcaterra about what it’s like to teach at a service academy and whether he believes he can bring Army to the NCAA promised land.

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