There’s a difference between the elite and everyone else. Elite by definition means superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. Elite is not good. It is not great. It certainly is not above average. To be elite means you’re among the best.

The Stars and Stripes Classic pitted America’s two most elite Special Operations Forces against each other on the lacrosse field. 

To talk about what it means to be elite, not just in sports but in anything you do, Fran Racioppi sat down with Paul Rabil. Paul is the co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League and undoubtedly one of the most elite lacrosse players to ever play the game. 

Paul is multiple time NCAA champion, a four year All American, he holds NCAA records for the most goals, assists and points. He is a multiple time Player of the Year and two time champion. He holds the most points in professional lacrosse. He is what every young lacrosse player ascribes to be. 

Paul is also an elite visionary and businessman. He developed the PLL out of the gaps he saw as a player. Now he’s changing professional sports and how athletes are treated by owners. 

Check out our conversation from the endzone of Gillette Stadium to learn how anyone can be elite if you're ready to put in the work and relentlessly execute. Head over to our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform to catch all the action from the Stars and Stripes Classic. 

Don’t forget to go to Green Beret Foundation to  join our 18 Series Match Challenge to support our team as the Snakeeaters took on the Frogmen. 

Highlights

0:00 Introduction

2:33 Stars and Stripes Classic

4:18 The level of play

5:57 Toughness & extra work

8:31 Earn it every day

12:49 Building an elite sports league

18:15 How does it feel?

22:08 How to process the hard times

Quotes

• “Lacrosse is sloppy. That’s also the beauty of it.” 
• “Those that choose to be elite, it’s a lifestyle.” 
• “Earn the right to stay here and be here.” 
• “You just don’t really fake integrity. Someone will suss it out.” 
• “If you don’t go all in, you’ll never reach your potential.” 
• “Attempting to become a subject matter expert is so important in entrepreneurship.” 

The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation. Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.

Special thanks to the Premier Lacrosse League and Kraft Sports and Entertainment for hosting the Stars and Stripes Classic.