Our Leadership Team

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams

PRIDE is a lacrosse club with total transparency regarding the day to day operations. Our coaches are our leadership body.
Because our coaches are our leaders, every decision is made with the player in mind. No games. No power plays.
Just a focus on player development and experience.

KATIE MCMAHON-GATES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Katie is the owner and leader of PRIDE Girls Lacrosse. She oversees the direction and strategy of the club, while also managing day to day operations.

Katie brings over 14 years of lacrosse coaching experience, including youth, high school, and college. She is currently the Head Varsity Coach at Georgetown Visitation, and recently named All-Met Coach of the Year 2018. While at Visitation, she has lead the program to their highest national ranking in school history. Her mission is to grow the game of lacrosse while teaching young girls to be confident and strong leaders. She has a strong passion for teaching lacrosse by creating a fun and enthusiastic learning environment. Katie played at UC Davis and was a 3x All-American. She holds records in goals, assists, points, and caused turnovers. Her dog Belle is a frequent visitor to practices and games!

KELLY CHANDLER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CUB[BIE]S

Kelly oversees the training and development of our NEW 1st and 2nd grade program [CUBBIES] and our current 3rd grade program [CUBS].

Kelly has a passion for developing players to be strong, confident individuals that know how to lead with energy and purpose. Kelly just finished her second year as the Head Lacrosse Coach at the Madeira School in McLean, VA, where her team finished 2nd place in the regular season and recorded it’s best record in over 8 seasons. At Madeira, Kelly serves as the Assistant Director of Athletics, Assistant Dorm Director, Advisor, Teacher, and coaches both Field Hockey and Lacrosse. Kelly lives on campus with her labradoodle pup, Chief.

Kelly comes back to the Northern Virginia area after receiving her Bachelor’s of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at Vanderbilt University and her Master’s of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. While in Philadelphia, Kelly served as the head lacrosse coach for Ultimate PA 2022 and the volunteer assistant at The Agnes Irwin School, where she helped lead the Owls to a 2016 Inter-Ac Championship and Runner-Up in PAISAA. During her time at Vanderbilt University, Kelly was a four-year starter on the varsity women’s Lacrosse team, helped lead the team in scoring for the 2016 season and was named to the All-Big East second team.

BRITTANY STEVENSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Brittany will be hands-on with all things PRIDE, assisting in managing day to day operations of all club activities.

Brittany brings 12 years of coaching experience and a great passion for growing the game and investing in players. She currently serves as the Assistant Varsity lacrosse coach at Bishop Ireton High School. During her time at BI, the Cardinals have won three WCAC Championships (2016, 2017, and 2018) and two VISAA State Championships (2017, 2018). Before joining the BI coaching staff, Brittany was the Head Varsity coach at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA and led the Seahawks to their most successful season in program history. Prior to her tenure at SLHS she was an Assistant Varsity coach at her alma mater, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, VA. While at Hayfield she helped coach the team to three conference championship games. Brittany has also coached club competitively in NOVA since 2012. As a player Brittany enjoyed success on the field at Old Dominion University ('08) as well as in high school at Hayfield ('04).

LINDSAY TEETERS | DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING

Lindsay is responsible for leading our recruiting efforts and advising our high school players on the process to ensure their success.

Lindsay is a Howard County native, who graduated from Glenelg High School in 2002. A 3-sport varsity player (soccer, basketball, lacrosse), she was named GHS Female Athlete of the Year and was selected All-County in both soccer and lacrosse. She went on to play at Boston University where she was a 4-year starter, 2x IWLCA All American, 4x IWLCA North Region All American, 4x America East All Conference and graduated as the All Time Leading Goal Scorer.

After graduating from Boston University, Lindsay continued her love for lacrosse and began coaching at James Madison University. She coached the Dukes from 2006-2009. From 2009-2010, she coached at George Washington University, and she became the Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech from 2010-2013.

EL GOLLOB | FOUNDER

El is the founder of PRIDE Girls Lacrosse.

Coach El is a native of Maryland. As a high school standout, Coach El played midfield and defense. She took her talents to Princeton University to play DI Lacrosse.

Coach El has been a coach for over twenty years, and her top priority for all the girls she coaches is to instill a deep love of lacrosse and the total belief in themselves that will carry with them on the lacrosse field and in life. She currently sits on several US Lacrosse Committees focused on growing the game at the youth level in McLean, VA.