Paul Rabil retired this offseason as one of the most successful players in the history of the sport. He leaves the field as pro field lacrosse’s all-time leading scorer.

Now, he’s poised to become one of lacrosse’s most influential figures, leading the growth of the Premier Lacrosse League (the league he co-founded in 2018). He may be finished playing lacrosse at its highest level, but his fire to see the sport become mainstream continues to burn.

Rabil sat down with Paul Carcaterra to share his lacrosse story, why he remains loyal to Dave Pietramala, how Michael Jordan shaped his mentality and why he’s inspired for the future of the PLL.