From the Back End to the Bench: Alex Crepinsek

About this episode

Alex Crepinsek discusses the evolution of the box lacrosse game, coaching strategies, and the culture within the Georgia Swarm organization.

This one’s for the defensive minds. Former National Lacrosse League champion defender and current Georgia Swarm assistant coach Alex Crepinsek joins the podcast for a conversation about the modern box game — how it’s played, how it’s coached, and how teams are building identity behind the scenes. Crepinsek talks about the transition from player to coach and how the Swarm have developed their fast, aggressive defensive style. He shares insight into the culture inside the organization, the influence of owner John Arlotta and his family-first philosophy, and how young players like Brett Dobson are growing within a veteran-driven locker room. The conversation also digs into how technology is changing the game — from video review and challenges to the analytics and tools that are starting to shape coaching decisions and player development across the league. And like any good lacrosse story, it goes back to junior. Crepinsek looks back at his days with the Burlington Chiefs and their historic Minto Cup win, and the coaches who helped push that group past expectations. A conversation about defense, culture, preparation, and where the game is headed next. Follow on X @BradChall |…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Challoner

Guest: Alex Crepinsek

Topics covered

• defensive strategy
• coaching transition
• team culture
• technology in sports
• player development

Keywords

• lacrosse
• defense
• coaching
• analytics
• player development
• Georgia Swarm
• Minto Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Swarm, Burlington Chiefs

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