Meet the 2018 Atlanta Soul Athletes
Mo McCamley
Katie Franchot
Lisa Fitton
Kat Smith
Kate Wilson
Katherine Yost
Tori Taylor
Paula Seville
Aileen Thomas
Co-Owner & Captain of the Atlanta Soul
Hometown:
Columbus, GA
College:
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Jersey Number:
71
Age:
40
Media & Interviews
Career Highlights
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Five World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC) appearances. 1997, 1999, 2002, 2006 Atlanta Ozone; 2010, Austin Showdown.
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Team USA representative at two World Championships of Beach Ultimate (WUBC). 2015, 2017, Women’s Masters.
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Team USA representative at two World Ultimate and Guts Championships (WUGC). 2005, Mixed. 2016, Women’s Masters.
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4 time gold medalist (WUGC 2015 & 2016, WUBC 2015 & 2017)
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College National Championship, University of Georgia, 2001
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Runner-up Callahan Award, 1999-2001
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Atlantic Coast College MVP 1999
Community Involvement
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Founder/Coach of Atlanta Orbit (Womens Club, 2017-present)
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Co-coach Decatur High School Girls
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Coach for MELD (Girls Atlanta Middle School/High School, 2014-2016)
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AFDC Social Director 2017-2018
Angela Lin
Maddy Frey
Co-Owner & Captain of the Atlanta Soul
Hometown:
Seattle, WA
Jersey Number:
16
Age:
38
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Smith College
University of Washington
Media & Interviews
The Rise of the GA Tech Wreck Interview
Career Highlights
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Three World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC) appearances. 2010, Seattle Riot; 2012, Colombia Revolution; 2014, DC Scandal.
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Bronze medal WUCC, 2014, DC Scandal
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Bronze medal WUCC, 2010, Seattle Riot
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Coach of the Year 2017 (College D1 Women’s, Southeast Region)
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1st female practice player for Atlanta Hustle (men’s semi-professional ultimate)
Community Involvement
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Co-Founder/Coach for Atlanta Outbreak (Women’s club, 2014-2017)
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Head coach for Georgia Tech Wreck (Women’s college D1, 2013-present)
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Co-Founder, Atlanta Women's Ultimate (AWU) 2014.
Personal Achievements
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-D-III soccer athlete at Smith College
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-Owns a public health consulting business (Madeleine Frey Consulting LLC - learn more here)
Atlanta Soul Suit
Hometown:
Augusta, GA
Jersey Number:
26
Age:
25
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Georgia Tech
Media & Interviews
Career Highlights
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Captain, Atlanta Ozone (Women’s club, 2018)
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Kathy Pufahl Spirit of the Game Nominee, 2016 (Ozone)
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All-Region player, Women’s D1 Southeast region 2015
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All-Region player, Women’s D1 Southeast region 2014
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Captain, Georgia Tech Wreck (2013-2015)
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Player, Georgia Tech Wreck (2011-2015)
Community Involvement
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Director, Atlanta Women’s Ultimate (AWU). 2017-present
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Coach for Georgia Tech Tribe (Men’s D1, 2015-present)
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Coach for ATLiens (Boys U-20 YCC, 2017-present)
Cate Woodhurst
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Jersey Number:
8
Age:
25
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Harvard
Media & Interviews
India Stubbs for the Callahan 2015
Career Highlights
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Captain, Atlanta Ozone (Women’s club, 2018)
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Eight club Nationals appearances (Atlanta Ozone, Boston Slow White, Atlanta Bucket)
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All-Region player, Women’s D1 New England region, 2015
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Player of the Year (POTY), Women’s D1 New England region, 2014
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All-Region player, Women’s D1 New England region, 2013
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Freshman of the Year (FOTY), Women’s D1 New England region, 2012
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Bronze Medal at Junior Worlds 2010, Team USA
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Captain, Harvard Quasar (2012-2015)
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Captain, Paideia Groove (2010-2011)
Community Involvement
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Coach for Paideia Demi Groove (High School girls JV, 2017-present)
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Coach for Paideia Jr High (Middle School, 2016-present)
India Stubbs
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Hometown:
Lilburn, GA
Position:
Cutter
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Georgia College and State University
Jersey Number:
4
Age:
28
Career Highlights
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Three club Nationals appearances with Atlanta Ozone (2015-2017)
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College Nationals with Georgia College, Women’s D-III, 2010
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All-Region player, Women’s DIII Southeast region
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Captain, Georgia College Lynx Rufus, 2011
Community Involvement
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Coach for Grady Gauntlet (High School Girls, 2016)
Marissa Hicks
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Cutter
Jersey Number:
2
Age:
26
Hometown:
Ringgold, GA
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
University of Georgia
Media & Interviews
Interview with Fulcrum Media: Nationals 2016
Career Highlights
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Eight club Nationals appearances with Atlanta Ozone
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Captain, Atlanta Ozone, 2015-2017
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College Nationals with University of Georgia, Women’s D1, 2013
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All-Region player, Womens D1 Southeast region, 2013
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Captain, University of Georgia Dawgma, 2012
Community Involvement
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Coach for Catlanta (Girls U20 YCC, 2017)
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Coach for Grady Gauntlet (High School Girls, 2014-2015)
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Coach for Catlanta (Girls U20 YCC, 2014)
Emily Lloyd
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Cutter
Jersey Number:
33
Age:
20
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Current Club:
Georgia Tech Wreck (College)
College:
Georgia Tech
Media & Interviews
WJUC USA vs. Japan, 2016 - Watch
Ultiworld Rookie of the Year Watchlist, 2017
Career Highlights
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Silver Medal at Junior Worlds, Team USA, 2016
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Freshman of the Year (FOTY), Women’s D1 Southeast region, 2017
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Player, Atlanta Outbreak, 2017
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Ultiworld Rookie of the Year (ROTY) Runner-Up, 2017
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Player, Georgia Tech Wreck (2016-2020)
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Captain, Paideia Groove (2015-2016)
Ollie Peterson
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Handler
Jersey Number:
9
Age:
27
Hometown:
Conyers, GA
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
University of Georgia
Media & Interviews
Upwind Ultimate Underrated Players of 2017
Winner of the 2017 Michelle Ng Inspiration Award
Career Highlights
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Two club Nationals with Atlanta Ozone
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College Nationals with University of Georgia, Women’s D1, 2013
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Player, Atlanta Outbreak (2014-2015)
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Player, University of Georgia Dawgma (2009-2013)
Community Involvement
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Coach for Paideia Groove (High School Girls, 2015-present)
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Coach for Catlanta (Girls U20 YCC, 2015-2017)
Anraya Palmer
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Jersey Number:
55
Age:
30
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Position:
Cutter
Current Club:
Atlanta Bucket
College:
Wesleyan University
Career Highlights
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Playing for Team Uruguay Mixed at World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC) this July
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Player for Atlanta Bucket (Club Mixed, 2017-Present)
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Player for Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2016)
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Player for Asheville Cahoots (Club Mixed, 2014-2015)
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Player for D.C. Veto (Club Womens, 2011)
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Player for Wesleyan Vicious Circles (Womens DIII, 2007-2011)
Community Involvement
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Gender Equity Chair for Atlanta Women’s Ultimate (AWU), 2018
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Coach for Grady Gauntlet (High School Girls, 2016-Present)
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Coach for Inman (Middle School Girls)
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Youth Ultimate Director, Asheville Ultimate, 2015-2016.
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Coach for UNC-Asheville Hellbenders (Women’s D1, 2015)
Evelina Pierce
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Handler
Jersey Number:
31
Age:
32
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Current Club:
JLP
College:
Kennesaw State University
Media & Interviews
AFDC Player Spotlight
Career Highlights
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Five club Nationals appearances with Atlanta Ozone
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Coach of the Year 2017 (College D1 Women’s, Southeast Region)
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Player, Atlanta Ozone, 2013-2017
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Player, Southern Revival, 2012
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Player, Rival, 2006-2010
Community Involvement
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Coach of Kennesaw Strix (Womens D1, 2012-Present)
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Founder, Kennesaw Strix Ultimate Team (Womens D1, 2012)
Sam Stovall
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Jersey Number:
83
Age:
35
Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Position:
Cutter
Current Club:
Atlanta Bucket
College:
University of Georgia
Career Highlights
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Playing for Team Uruguay Mixed at World Ultimate Club Championships 2018 (WUCC)
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10 Club Nationals Appearances with Atlanta Ozone & Atlanta Bucket
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Player, Team USA (Womens, 2006)
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Player for Atlanta Bucket (Club Mixed, 2011, Present)
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Player for Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2004-2010, 2016-2017)
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Captain, University of Georgia Hodawgs, 2006-2007
Community Involvement
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Coach, Paideia Groove JV (High School Girls, 2015-2016)
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Coach, Paideia Mixed (Middle School, 2016)
Shanye Crawford
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Cutter
Jersey Number:
3
Age:
26
Hometown:
Dacula, GA
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Georgia College and State University
Media & Interviews
Underrated Player of 2017, Upwind Ultimate
Career Highlights
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4 club Nationals appearances with Atlanta Ozone
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3 college Nationals appearances with GCSU Lynx Rufus
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Player, Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2014-Present)
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Player, Atlanta Bucket (Club Mixed, 2013)
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Captain, GSCU Lynx Rufus, 2014-2015
Paige Carver
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Handler
Jersey Number:
44
Age:
31
Hometown:
Floyd, VA
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Agnes Scott College
Media & Interviews
Spotlight on World Games Qualification
Career Highlights
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Gold Medal with Team USA, World Ultimate and Guts Championships (WUGC), Womens 2016
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9 club Nationals with Atlanta Ozone and Atlanta Bucket
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Player, Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2011-Present)
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Player, Atlanta Bucket (Club Mixed, 2009-2010)
Community Involvement
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Coach, Georgia State University Vixen
Mira Walker
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Position:
Handler
Jersey Number:
19
Age:
27
Hometown:
Columbus, OH
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Oberlin College, Emory University
Media & Interviews
Feature on
Emory Luna
Career Highlights
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5 Club Nationals Appearances: Madison Heist 2013-2016, Atlanta Ozone 2017
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3 College DIII Nationals Appearances with Oberlin Praying Manti, 2010, 2011, 2013
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Beach National Champion, Womens Division 2016
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Player, Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2017-Present)
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Player, Madison Heist (Club Womens, 2013-2016)
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All Region Player, Ohio Valley Womens, 2013
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Player, Notorious CLE (Club Womens, 2011)
Community Involvement
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Coach, Emory Luna (College Womens D1, 2016-Present)
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Coach, CAtlanta (Girls U-20 YCC, Present)
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Coach, Wisconsin Atropa (College Womens Dev, 2013-2016)
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Coach, MUFAbots (Mixed U-20 YCC, 2014-2015)
Kayla Emrick
Atlanta Soul Athlete
Hometown:
Sarasota, FL
Position:
Cutter
Current Club:
Atlanta Ozone
College:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jersey Number:
52
Age:
26
Career Highlights
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Player for Atlanta Ozone (Club Womens, 2017-Present)
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Captain/Founder of D.C. Grit (Club Womens, 2015-2017)
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Captain, Georgia Tech Wreck (College Womens, 2012-2014)
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Player, Death by Jubilee (Club Mixed, 2014)
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Player, Swing State (Club Mixed, 2013)
Community Involvement
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Coach, Georgia Tech Wreck (College Womens D1, 2017-Present)
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Coach, Georgetown Huckin’ Foyas (College Womens D1, 2016-2017)
Lily Ponitz
Team Manager & Athlete
Jersey Number:
23
Age:
26
Hometown:
Boston, MA
Position:
Handler
Current Club:
Atlanta Bucket
College:
Northeastern University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Career Highlights
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Playing International Club with Espoo Atletico (Women’s, Finland)
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2 college Nationals Appearances with Northeastern Valkyries
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Coach of the Year, New England High School Girls, 2017
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Player, Atlanta Bucket (Club Mixed, 2018)
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Captain/Founder, Boston Siege (Club Womens, 2015-2017)
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Captain, Northeastern Valkyries, 2014
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Player, Boston Vice (Club Womens, 2011-2014)
Community Involvement
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Coach, Georgia Tech Wreck (College Womens D1, 2017-Present)
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Coach, Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors (High School Girls, 2017)
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Coach, Northeastern Valkyries (College Womens D1/Dev, 2015-2017)
