About this episode
In this episode, I sit down with Justin Inacio, a Team Canada silver medalist, 3x All American at Ohio State, and current professional lacrosse player, to talk about the growth of lacrosse, what life actually looks like in the pro game, and the path that took him from Canada to Columbus.
Justin opens up about nearly quitting on a full ride, turning down the med school path to bet on lacrosse, building camps and training businesses around the sport, and the lesson he keeps giving young athletes: everyone practices, but the extra work after practice is what separates people.
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Chapters
- 00:01 Intro and why this conversation matters
- 01:13 The state of lacrosse, the pro leagues, and the 2028 Olympics
- 06:30 Growing up in Canada and playing multiple sports
- 08:19 The recruiting process, Harvard, and choosing Ohio State
- 14:15 Freshman struggles and nearly quitting on a full ride
- 20:18 Draft process, med school, and deciding to go pro
- 25:49 How pro lacrosse actually works, travel, jobs, and league economics
- 31:22 Building a life around lacrosse through camps, coaching, and training
- 49:07 Westside Barbell and how he trains
- 55:46 Five to ten year vision and the dream of pro teams in Columbus
- 58:47 Coaching kids and realizing words can change lives
- 01:01:25 Wrap up round
- 01:07:14 Final wisdom and closing thoughts