Inside Lacrosse Podcasts How Recruiting Works with Richmond's Dan Chemotti
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Aug 18, 2025 Dan Chemotti, Richmond's head coach who built the program into an NCAA Tournament team, breaks down recruiting life at a rising program. He talks about how recent tournament success changes target prospects. He covers evaluating talent and character, summer dead periods, recruiting in Canada and box lacrosse, and balancing athleticism, production and roster fit.
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July Dead Period Extended For A Full Weekend
- The IMLCA extended the July 4th dead period to guarantee a full holiday weekend off.
- Chemotti expects coaches, players and families will welcome the consistent summer break.
Avoid Overscheduling In Summer Showcases
- Consider scheduling and fatigue when picking summer events to attend.
- Chemotti urges families to research event value and avoid overscheduling players.
Balance Athleticism With Production
- Dan balances athleticism and production based on position and roster needs.
- He assembles puzzle pieces so classes complement each other rather than just taking top athletes.