CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this engaging conversation, Dino Mattessich shares his remarkable journey from a small island in Croatia to becomming a prominent figure in the world  of lacrosse and coaching.  He reflects on his rich family heritage, the challenges of immigrating to America, and how sports played a crucial role in shaping his identity and values.  Dino's story is one of resileince, community, and the importance of giving back, highlighting the impact of cultural roots and personal experience on his life and career. In this conversation his journey through college athletics, coaching, and his connetion to Croatian heritage.  He discusses the challenges and successes he faced at various universities, including University of Maryland, University of Maine, University of Connecticut and Hofstra, and his involvement  in developing lacrosse in Croatia. Dino reflects on the importance of family, the impact of coaching young athletes, and the recognition he received through a Canadian stamp featuring his image.  The conversation highlights the growth of lacrosse internationally and the person stories that shaped his career.  

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