Leadership, Resilience, and Legacy with West Point’s Lacrosse's Coach Joe Alberici

In this episode of Inside West Point: Ideas that Impact, we sit down with Army Lacrosse Coach Joe Alberici as he discusses his 20-year tenure at West Point, the remarkable successes of the lacrosse program, the connection between excellence on the field and excellence in the classroom, and his philosophy on leadership and resilience. Coach Alberici reflects on memorable seasons, including the historic 2023 run in the NCAA tournament, and shares insights into his coaching methods and personal influences. Hear how these experiences prepare cadets for future leadership in the U.S. Army. Join us for an inspiring conversation that shows you how to build a strong team culture, train your mind, and achieve excellence. 00:00 Introduction to Coach Alberici 01:23 2023 NCAA Tournament Highlights 03:51 Team Building and Leadership 04:39 West Point's Unified Mission 08:10 Coach Alberici's Background and Inspiration 14:18 Impact of Early Coaching Experiences 21:14 Emphasizing Academics in Lacrosse 24:33 Defining the West Point Man 25:13 Witnessing Cadet Transformation 25:52 Evolution of Division One Sports 28:00 Daily Routine of a Coach 29:49 Building Resilience in Cadet Athletes 33:10 The Warrior Ethos and Team Cohesion 39:07 Legacy of Army Lacrosse 43:48 Rapid Fire Questions 45:37 Conclusion and Podcast Information Loved this episode? Remember to rate, review, follow, and share this podcast with others. Learn more: Website: https://www.westpoint.edu/academics Interested in Teaching at West Point? Join us: https://bit.ly/TEACHWP Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dean.USMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmadean X: https://www.twitter.com/deanusma Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dean.usma YouTube: https://bit.ly/INSIDEWP-YOUTUBE Credits: Guest: Joe Alberici: (https://goarmywestpoint.com/staff-directory/joe-alberici/187) Host: Brigadier General Shane Reeves: (http://linkedin.com/in/shane-reeves-7950a31b3) Recording: West Point Public Affairs-Visual Information Production: Growth Network Podcasts: (https://growthnetworkpodcasts.com) Publisher: West Point Press (https://westpointpress.com) This episode does not imply Federal endorsement.