The Score is Always Zero Zero: Marty Dinsdale

The Score is Always Zero Zero: Marty Dinsdale

From Coaches Calls by Brad Challoner

February 2, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 9

About this episode

Marty Dinsdale discusses his philosophy of living purposefully and the mindset of 'Zero Zero' in lacrosse and life.

What if you took a lifetime of lacrosse lessons and turned it into a blog to inspire and motivate people to live a more purposeful and present life? That’s what Marty Dinsdale is doing with Zero Zero. A multiple NLL champion, Minto Cup winner, and one of the cleanest players to ever suit up (28 penalty minutes over 10 seasons — never a major), Dinsdale played the game the right way. Since retiring from the NLL in 2023, he’s embraced new challenges: a career shift, raising two kids, pushing himself, and sharing his mindset through thoughtful, motivating writing. In this episode we unpack the philosophy behind Zero Zero — a mindset rooted in the idea that the score is always 0–0. No matter what just happened, the next play is all that matters in lacrosse and in life. We talk culture, leadership, parenting, personal growth, and what it really means to live deliberately, not perfectly. Follow Marty’s journey at The Zero Zero Mentality on WordPress or via Instagram @dinsdale.matt Follow on X @BradChall | Instagram @BradChalloner or email coachescallspodcast@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Brad Challoner

Guest: Marty Dinsdale

Topics covered

  • lacrosse
  • personal growth
  • mindset
  • leadership
  • parenting
  • motivation

Keywords

  • lacrosse
  • mindset
  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • motivation
  • parenting
  • NLL

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zero Zero, NLL, Minto Cup

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