Listen "Cindy Timchal: Leadership Lessons From The Winningest Coach In Women's Lacrosse"
Episode Synopsis
Deemer Class and Matt Dunn sit down with Navy coach Cindy Timchal. A legendary figure in women's lacrosse, Timchal shares her journey to becoming the all-time wins leader in Division I women's lacrosse, with over 578 victories and eight national titles. The conversation explores Timchal's early influences, her approach to coaching, and the key lessons she's learned. They discuss the importance of mindset, player development, and specific coaching philosophies that have contributed to Timchal's success in building successful programs at Northwestern, Maryland, and the United States Naval Academy. The episode also highlights her significant impact on the sport and her strategies for mentoring the next generation of coaches.Timecodes0:00 - Background4:45 - Why Lax12:00 - Being Demanding18:00 - Program Building28:00 - Mindset Evolutions42:45 - Continue Success51:00 - Drill Development1:01:15 - Feedback Loop1:11:00 - Coaching at Navy1:15:30 - Coaching Advice---Checkout our newsletters!Coaches Corner: https://fcl-coaches-corner.beehiiv.com/subscribeWeekly Thought: https://1stclasslax.beehiiv.com/subscribeOn the Run: https://on-the-run.beehiiv.com/subscribe