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

EL GOLLOB | FOUNDER 

Coach El grew 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. She and her team beat UVA to make it into the NCAA D1 Final Four Championships and the next year Coach El was named the Daily Princetonian "Athlete of the Year".

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. 
KATIE MCMAHON-GATES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Katie brings over fourteen 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. 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!
JENNIFER DAVIS |  PROGRAM DIRECTOR - LOUDOUN 

Jenny is the new Program Director for Loudoun County. She will be instrumental in the operations and success of our program's growth. Jenny is currently the Head Varsity Coach at Rock Ridge High School and played lacrosse at Frostburg State University. Jenny is a local and graduated from Herndon high school where she was a four sport athlete in lacrosse, field hockey, swimming, and track. 
BELLE | #1 FAN & OFFICE ASSISTANT

Belle is PRIDE's #1 Fan and Office Assistant to the Exec Director. Her duties include marketing communications and player motivation. She frequently attends practices and tournaments to cheer on her favorite players!