The Long Game MI
Matt Cooper
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A podcast about youth sports development and how programs like Mercer Island Lacrosse build champions, on and off the field.
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S1E8 Ep. 8 Eliot
In light of the tragic passing of Eliot Abramson, we are changing plans for the end of season one of The Long Game. Instead of a final episode reflecting on what we’ve covered, we have a short…
S1E7 Ep. 7. The View From Across the Field: Rivalry and Respect for the Game
Today The Long Game explores two new perspectives: a rival coach on the opposite sideline, and a referee on the field.Nick Welton was Bellevue’s head coach from 2017 until he left the program in…
S1E6 Ep. 6. Culture is the Long Game
Bob Dunbar is an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Harborview Medical Center, a former Peace Corps volunteer and U.S. Navy officer. He also coaches high school lacrosse. Drawing on Bob’s experiences as a…
S1E5 Ep. 5. The Proving Ground: Where Kids Learn What They're Capable Of
Sports can fundamentally change what young athletes believe about themselves and what they can accomplish. Brant Howell, a 2006 graduate and three-time state champion who later walked on at Notre…
S1E4 Ep. 4. The Long Game: 25 Years of Building Something That Lasts
Ian O’Hearn became the MIHS Head Coach in 2001, thinking it might be a pit stop. Twenty-five years later, he’s the winningest lacrosse coach in Washington State history and architect of the largest…
S1E3 Ep. 3. Competing the Right Way: Winning Through Development
Parents today sometimes think they need to choose between youth sports programs that focus on long-term development of the entire athlete, and those that play to win.Kiernan Coles shows that no…
S1E2 Ep 2. The Long Game in Action: Habits Built Here Compound
What does it look like when the right habits, built early, compound over time?Evan Condon lived that process, growing up in Mercer Island Lacrosse, helping win a state championship, playing Division…
S1E1 Ep. 1 The Beginning: Building a Place to Belong
The Long Game uses the story of the Mercer Island Lacrosse Club to explore the habits, values, and culture that shape athletes and build lasting success in youth sportsEvery great program starts with…
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The Long Game MI has published 8 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The Long Game MI is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 29m.
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