Book Lessons with Coach Caitlyn
Experienced coach looking to develop skills to fit your athlete's needs!
I have coached and played at the Division II/III level. I am an experienced coach and teacher, that is interesting in helping athletes of all skill levels achieve their goals! From beginner skills to learn the foundations of lacrosse or field hockey for new players to high school and college lacrosse athletes looking to improve their skills and IQ to prepare them for the collegiate level or their next season.
Trains in Huntersville & virtually
Works with all age groups
Lacrosse, Field hockey
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Get to know Coach Caitlyn
About Me:
Experienced collegiate lacrosse coach for 13 years at the DII/DIII level. I have coached numerous all-conference players and a conference defensive player of the year and All-American Goalie. I played attack at Keene State College and won 3 conference championships. I have a degree in Physical Education K-12 and a Masters in Educational Leadership. I coached high school field hockey while in college and was an all Section and all league forward in high school. I was also a member of the USA FH Futures training program (now called NEXUS). I most recently left collegiate coaching, looking for a better work-life balance but would like to continue coaching and developing players for the next level!
How I can help you improve your game:
For beginner players, I can teach you foundational skills needed to learn the sport and give you the tools and experience when trying a new sport! For intermediate and advanced players, I can help enhance the skills you already have and teach you more advanced stick work, shooting technique and offensive and defensive positioning and strategies. I can also breakdown film and work with you one on one to improve your IQ. I can tailor any of my sessions to fit your needs.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session with me starts off with discussing our goals for the session and an overview of what we are looking to accomplish. Stretching/warm up sticks and then get into the training plan we have discussed. We end the session with going over what you learned and then what we want to continue to work on for the next session. I can do virtual trainings or I can come to your backyard for one on one sessions!
Career summary and accomplishments:
Lacrosse: Played attack at Keene State College. 3 LEC Championships and 1 ECAC Championship. Scored 143 goals and 27 assists. Assistant coach at 2 Division 3 programs after graduation. Became the head coach at first year DII program Lincoln Memorial University where I coached numerous all conference players and took the team to its first 2 conference tournaments. Most recently the head coach at Catawba College where I improved the roster and record each year after starting during COVID. I coached the SAC Defensive Player of the year and the programs first All-American.
Field Hockey: All-Section and All-League Forward, led team in points my senior year at Mahopac High School in NY. Participated in the USA FH Development Futures program (now called Nexus). In college, coached a local high school team as an assistant JV and varsity coach.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had is my father. He has coached at the high school and collegiate level for mens and women's lacrosse. I am so lucky that I was coached by him as a high school lacrosse player! He is still a mentor to me to the day.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should now that I am a very encouraging coach with a foundation in teaching and breaking down skills to help you thrive and improve! For my more experienced and advanced players, I will be looking to challenge your athlete to help them perform their best at the next level!
Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday
Unavailable
Wednesday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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