bEHIND THE WHISTLE

MY STORY

A female lacrosse player running on a field, wearing goggles and a uniform with the text 'Chippewa' and number 8, with a referee and other players in the background.

I grew up in Whitby, Ontario with big lacrosse dreams and no clear idea to how to make them happen. I knew I wanted to play at the next level, but figuring out the path from Canada to the NCAA felt confusing and overwhelming.

Through a lot of hard work (and plenty of trial and error), I made it to Central Michigan University, where I played NCAA D1 lacrosse for 5 years. After that, I stepped into coaching at Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. Experiences that showed me exactly what it takes to succeed at the next level.

Along the way, I learned so much that I wish my family and I had known back when we were trying to figure it all out. Now, I want to share that knowledge so athletes and families are better equipped, more confident, and less stressed chasing their goals.

That’s why I built Royal Lacrosse Collective, to give athletes what I wish I had: elite on-field training that builds confidence, skills, and game IQ, and recruiting guidance that takes away the guesswork. I’ve been where you are, I know what it takes to get where you want to go, and I’m here to help you every step of the way.

my coaching/pLAYING journey

  • Assistant Coach, LBK JEWL

  • Assistant Coach, Eastern Michigan University (NCAA D1)

  • Assistant Coach, Central Michigan University (NCAA D1)

  • Assistant Coach, U15 Team Ontario

  • Director of Player Development, Lady Blue Knights

  • Recruited and coached athletes to top NCAA programs

  • 2023 - Coached MAC Freshman of the Year, Mackenzie Blackwell

  • 2023 - Coached Mackenzie Blackwell who earned Second Team All-MAC

  • 2022 - Coached MAC Offensive Player of the Year, Audrey Whiteside

  • 2022 - Coached 3 All-MAC First Team players

  • 2022 - Coached 2 All-MAC Second Team players

  • 2021 - First team All-MAC

  • 2018 - Second Team All-SOCON

  • 2017 - Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team

I’ve coached championship teams, built recruiting classes, led skill sessions and supported athletes through the hardest and most rewarding parts of their journey. I know what college coaches are looking for, and I know how to help you show up as your best

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