Ep. 95: From Reservation Roots to Redondo Union: Trenna Hill’s Lacrosse Journey

About this episode

Trenna Hill shares her journey from an Indigenous reservation to coaching girls lacrosse at Redondo Union, discussing cultural roots and her coaching philosophy.

Redondo Union girls lacrosse coach Trenna Hill joins the show to share her powerful journey from growing up on an Indigenous reservation in New York to building a rising lacrosse program in the South Bay. Hill dives into the cultural roots of lacrosse and how that history continues to shape her approach to coaching, leadership, and player development. She reflects on her path west—famously arriving in Los Angeles with just $700 and a duffel bag—and how that leap of faith helped lay the foundation for her impact on the game locally. The conversation explores the evolution of women’s lacrosse, the differences between East Coast and West Coast play, and what it takes to grow the sport in a non-traditional area. Hill also breaks down her coaching philosophy, emphasizing culture, accountability, and relationships with players and parents as key pillars of success. Plus, she shares insight into Redondo Union’s current season, the program’s long-term potential, and the growing rivalry with Mira Costa—before closing things out with a fun rapid fire segment. 🎧 Episode 95 drops April 16 at 9:00 AM on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. 📺 Available on YouTube & anywhere you…

People in this episode

Host: Nicholas Ingram

Guest: Trenna Hill

Topics covered

• lacrosse
• coaching philosophy
• Indigenous culture
• women's sports
• youth sports
• player development

Keywords

• Trenna Hill
• Redondo Union
• girls lacrosse
• coaching philosophy
• Indigenous lacrosse
• youth sports
• women's lacrosse
• LA lacrosse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redondo Union

Places: New York, Los Angeles, South Bay

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