DA: Now, people love talking about how team sports build camaraderie, a sense of fair play, etc.—and that’s on top of the discipline, mental fortitude and physical strength you build up as an individual athlete. In your experience, what are some of the le

It’s a game of artisanship. Each of our sticks are unique from that of any other player in the world. We string the head of our stick with leather and mesh, shaping the pocket to our preferred style of play, much like a hockey player will bend their blade. Then we take care of it, making sure that it performs the way we like it and is preserved in the right conditions when we’re not using it on the field. Our stick is as much a part of our success as anything.

Entrepreneurship has always played a major role in my life, from the early days of shoveling snow off of driveways for 10 dollars to pitching a lemonade stand and selling baseball cards in the summer. This business, however, was a bit more complicated; though we’ve been able to design what many believe is the future of professional sports in North America: a league that was built by the players, for the fans. Our network partnership with NBC, corporate sponsorships with Adidas, Gatorade and Ticketmaster, social media strategy, and each of our Lacrosse Clubs are world-class.

Each of the organizations you mentioned have to do with investing in others. I care a lot about working with great people, and feel really lucky to get a chance to work with so many. I’ve always believed in managing my energy vs. time, and when I sense I’m not managing my energy well, I’ll get frustrated or feel overwhelmed. However, if I’m able to hit that energizing sweet spot of working with great people on fulfilling projects, bandwidth doesn’t become an issue.