"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 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!
BRITTANY STEVENSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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).
JENNIFER DAVIS |  PROGRAM COORDINATOR - 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. 
LINDSAY TEETERS | DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING 

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 

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. ​