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This thread will be used to discuss the news and action associated with the M&D Lazers Girls Lacrosse program.

M&D Lazers Girls 2015 programs will be playing at the Gator Fest Lacrosse Tournament on June 29th/30th.

Team #s
M&D 15 Black - Team # 11
M&D 15 Red - Team # 15
M&D 15/16 White - Team # 19

M&D Lazers on Player Commitment

M&D LAX anticipates a very high demand for M&D roster spots. As such, we are seeking players who are committed to playing lacrosse for M&D. Players are expected to attend all practices and tournaments during the summer months. (See Tentative Practice & Tournament Schedule for more details.) We will have time off in the beginning of July and the first two weeks of August for vacation. Additionally, fall is a time for other sports, but we do expect our players to be at Sunday practices and Sunday tournaments. There are no school commitments on those days.

Although M&D LAX will never be as strict as some other club sports, we want players who are committed to their teams and the Club. Lacrosse is a TEAM sport. We understand there are family weddings, religious events, and other commitments that players will have to miss lacrosse to attend. So, these will be viewed as excused absences with prior notice to the coaches. However, playing another club sport 80% of the time and coming to one M&D event will not be allowed. This is unfair to the coaches and teammates. Additionally, players who are not committed to playing for M&D will take up valuable roster spots from players who would love to be part of the team and part of the M&D LAX family. Therefore, if you cannot make the commitment to be there, please do not tryout.

M&D Lazers Club Fees

Due Date M&D Teams Activity Cost
12/1/2012 All Teams Acceptance Fee $100
1/15/2013 2017-220 Spring Fee includes spring league, preseason tournament, beach lax $350
2/15/2013 All teams Club Dues Field players - $525, Goalies - $400
4/1/2013 2014 & 2015 Summer Tournament fees $650
4/1/2013 2016 Summer Tournament fees $575
4/1/2013 2017 - 2020 Summer Tournament fees $500
8/1/2013 2015 & 2016 Fall Tournament Fees $380
8/1/2013 2017-2020 Fall Tournament Fees $290

*Family Discounts - see below

NOTE: Beginning the 2012 Season, Lazers and Zingos collaborate to offer multi-player Club Due discounts to families with two or more players participating in our boys and/or girls programs. If a family has two (2) children participating in Lazers, Zingos or a combination of the two programs, then each player will receive a 15% discount off their respective Clue Dues.

For example: Two (2) daughters play for Lazers or one (1) daughter plays for Lazers and one (1) son plays for Zingos, both players will receive a 15% discount off their annual Club Dues.

If a family has three (3) or more children participating in Lazers, Zingos or a combination of the two programs, then each player will receive a 25% discount off their respective Club Dues.

For example: Three (3) daughters play for Lazers or two (2) daughters play for Lazers and one (1) son plays for Zingos, all three (3) players will receive a 25% discount off their annual Club Dues.

*Club Dues includes the following expenses:
•Uniform
•Insurance - player and team
•Web Site Fees
•Facility Rentals
•Team Equipment
•Coaches’ Stipends
•Administrative Costs
•Recruiting Brochure
•College Recruiting Assistance - *some clubs charge as much as $1400 extra for this service, which M&D includes in the regular club dues.
•Guest Clinicians
•Instructional Sessions
•College Night Speakers

Curious why it is that MD feels the need to combine with NEMS to form a u15 team for florida

Maybe because only three of the girls were M&D, that alone could make it tough to field a team.

M&D couldn't come up with 20-24 players for a U-15 tournament? Sounds a little crazy to me

I'm sure if M&D wanted too, they could. Year on year, they manage to get almost all their Black team kids (bench included)recruited so why saddle parents with a $2-3K, multi-day day event that very few college coaches even attend?

The M&D Lazers Girls Fall Practice schedule has been released with sessions scheduled for September 22nd, September 29th, October 6th, October 20th, and October 27th.

September 22nd

9-10:30 Atholton Turf 2018 black, 2020 black
10:30 – 12:00 Atholton Turf 2019 Black, 2019/20 combo
9-10:30 Long Reach Turf 2017 Black, 2017/18 Combo
10:30 – 12:00 Long Reach Turf 2017 Red, 2015/16 combo
9-10:30 Western Regional Turf #4 2015 Black, 2015 Red
9-10:30 ECL 1 & 2 (grass) 2016 Black, 2016 Red

September 29th

9-10:30 Atholton Turf 2018 black, 2020 black
10:30 – 12:00 Atholton Turf 2019 Black, 2019/20 combo
9-10:30 Long Reach Turf 2017 Black, 2017/18 Combo
10:30 – 12:00 Long Reach Turf 2017 Red, 2015/16 combo
9-10:30 Western Regional Turf #4 2015 Black, 2015 Red
9-10:30 ECL 1 & 2 (grass) 2016 Black, 2016 Red

October 6th

9-10:30 Atholton Turf 2018 black, 2020 black
10:30 – 12:00 Atholton Turf 2019 Black, 2019/20 combo
9-10:30 Long Reach Turf 2017 Black, 2017/18 Combo
10:30 – 12:00 Long Reach Turf 2017 Red, 2015/16 combo
9-10:30 Western Regional Turf #4 2015 Black, 2015 Red
9-10:30 ECL 1 & 2 (grass) 2016 Black, 2016 Red

October 20th

9-10:30 Atholton Turf 2018 black, 2020 black
10:30 – 12:00 Atholton Turf 2019 Black, 2019/20 combo
9-10:30 Long Reach Turf 2017 Black, 2017/18 Combo
10:30 – 12:00 Long Reach Turf 2017 Red, 2015/16 combo
9-10:30 Western Regional Turf #4 2015 Black, 2015 Red
9-10:30 ECL 1 & 2 (grass) 2016 Black, 2016 Red

October 27th

9-10:30 Atholton Turf 2016 black, 2016 Red
10:30 – 12:00 Atholton Turf 2017 Black, 2017/18 combo
9-10:30 Long Reach turf 2015 Black, 2015 Red
10:30 – 12:00 Long Reach Turf 2015/16 combo, 2017 Red
9-10:30 ECL 1 & 2 (grass) 2019 Black, 2019/20 Combo
9-10:30 ECL 3 (grass) 2018 Black, 2020 Black

2013/2014 Season Coaches for the M&D Lazers Program

2015 Black

Amanda Brady, Assistant Coach at Marriott’s Ridge High School (amandatack@gmail.com) Amanda is a former player and captain at Salisbury University. In 2005, they were Division 3 runner-ups for the National Championship. She was named to the All-CAC first-team in her senior season. This will be Amanda’s 5th year with M&D and her second with the 2015 Black. She did an outstanding job coaching the 2011 Red team to a superb record.

Assistant Coach – Alleesha Davidson, Head Coach at Howard High School (alleesha.davidson@verizon.net) Former player on Maryland’s National Championship Team. This is her sixth year with M&D and third as head coach of the 2014 Red.

2015 Red

Cantey Bailey, Assistant Coach at Archbishop Spalding High School (kcbailey19@gmail.com ) This is Cantey’s fourth year coaching with M&D. She is an former assistant to Kim McNemar at South River and will be in her third year at Spalding. Cantey played college lacrosse at Roanoke College.

Assistant Coach: Diana Carey, (drccarey@verizon.net) Head Coach at Howard Community College. Diana coached the 2009 white team for two years and coached Cobra teams for years prior to that. She is also a field hockey and lacrosse referee.

2015/16 White

Head Coach: Ashley Trombetta Schleicher (ashtrombetta@yahoo.com) Player at Robert Morris University. Ashley is 2007 alumnus of M&D and she was an All-Carroll County Performer at Century High School.

Assistant Coach - Margaret Smith, (msmith46@nd.edu) current player at Notre Dame. Margaret was an All American player at McDonogh school in 2010.

Assistant Coach - Morgan Marrale, 2013 alumnus of M&D. I am currently a Senior at Century High School and I have been playing varsity lacrosse at Century since my sophomore year. I am going to play lacrosse at Old Dominion University next year.

2016 Black

Greg Danto. Assistant Coach at Mt Hebron High School (gdanto@gmail.com ) Greg was a top midfielder at Bullis School and played club lacrosse at the University of Michigan. Greg is the current assistant coach at Mt Hebron High School where he runs the offense. Before that he was an assistant coach at Reservoir for four years.

Assistant Coach: Samantha Brookhart, Samantha is an all county performer at Mt Hebron High School. She is an alumnus of the 2013 black team. Next year she will be playing lacrosse at Towson University.

Assistant Coach – Lauren Lea (laurenlealax@aol.com) Lauren has been an Under Armour All-American and an alumnus of the highly successful 2012 M&D Black team. Lauren is a 2012 graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School and is playing lacrosse for the University of Florida.

2016 Red

Kristen OroPollo. Former Head Coach at Liberty High School (kc8222@yahoo.com) This is Kristin's 5th year with M&D. Prior to M&D, she coached for CMD Club in Westminster, MD for several years. She is the former Head Varsity Coach at Liberty High School. For the years she was there, Liberty won a Carroll County Championship and was, at one point, ranked in the top 10. Also, Liberty was consistently ranked in the top 25 Nationally with an overall winning record in 3 years of 29-7 in the competitive conference of Carroll County where the last 3 state winners have come from.

Assistant Coach: Jenna Crutchfield. (jmcrutchfield@smcm.edu) Jenna was a 3 year Varsity player at Liberty High School. She played for CMD for many years and then switched to M&D Red where she played for Amanda Tack until she graduated. She is currently playing lacrosse for St. Mary's College of Maryland on attack and defense. This will be her third season with M&D as a coach of the 2016 red team.

Assistant Coach: Lexi Cross. (lexilaxcross@aol.com) Lexi was a 4 year Varsity player at Liberty High School. She played club for Check-hers elite. Lexi is currently a defender for James Madison University. This will be her third season with M&D as a coach of the 2016 red team.

2017 Black

Arvak Marshall , Head Coach at Southern High School (arvak1119@me.com) Arvak is in his 6th season at Southern High School. The team won the regional championship two seasons ago. He has worked for M&D for 10 seasons including 3 with the 2006 Black team and 6 with the 2011 Black team.

Assistant Coach: Sara Marshall (saraann1988@gmail.com) Former player at UMBC. 2006 M&D alumnus and a former Glenelg High School player. She was an All-Galaxy Selection and All-County Player.

Assistant Coach: KC Emerson (Kcemer710@gmail.com)

2017 Red

Katie Lee,Varsity Head Coach at Reservoir High School (katielee36@gmail.com ) Katie is returning for her fourth year with M&D. Katie was a former All Howard County player at Atholton. She has coached within Howard County for several years and is in her second season as the Varsity Head Coach at Reservoir High School.

Assistant Coach: Stephanie Grutzmacher (stephaniegrutzmacher@gmail.com) Stephanie is a Howard County graduate who went on to play club lacrosse at Syracuse. She has coached within Howard County for the past five years and is currently the JV coach at Reservoir High School.

2018 Black

Scott Robinson, Former Assistant Coach at Mt. Hebron High School (scottrobinson123@comcast.net) One of M&D’s most successful coaches, Scott led the M&D 2005 and 2006 teams to many championships including the Vail Shootout, Galaxy Nationals, and National Draw. In the last four years, the 2012’s have won multiple tournaments including the Galaxy Nationals, Mid-Atlantic, Charm City, and Turkey Shoot. The 2018 Black has already won many tournaments in their young career.

Assistant Coach - David Ayer (ayerfam5@gmail.com) This is Dave's second year with M&D. He made All-County Attack at Glenelg High School, and played on the 1980 Glenelg Team that broke Howard High School’s 7 year winning streak. At the time he graduated he owned all the single game, season and career assist records at Glenelg. He then went on to Harvard (BA), UCLA (Masters), and UMBC (Doctorate). After receiving his Ph.D. in 2004, he began coaching lacrosse teams, and played in the 35+ Howard County League. David has been coaching girls and boys Howard County Recreation teams, girls and boys Cobra teams, and girls and boys summer club league teams.

Assistant Coach - Taylor Cummings (tcummings@mcdonogh.org) Taylor has been an Under Armour All-American, U.S. Lacrosse All American, and named the nation's best player by Inside Lacrosse while playing for McDonogh. Next year she will play at Maryland.

Assistant Coach - Corinne Etchison (ceetchison@mcdonogh.org) Corinne has been an Under Armour All American and All Metro player for McDonogh as an attacker. Next year she will play college lacrosse at Georgetown.

2018 Red

Dave Weiner, Assistant Coach at Winter’s Mill High School (sokrman1@comcast.net) Dave has been an M&D coach for nine years leading the M&D 2013/14 Red, 2004 Black, 2009 Black, and 2008 White teams. He is M&D’s iron man! Last year’s 2013 Red team had having a very successful season. He has been an assistant coach for 3 state championship teams at Winter's Mill High School over the past six years.

Assistant Coach Esther Rufulo (estherrufolo@yahoo.com ) 2008 alumnus from M&D. Currently playing at Mt. St Mary's. Former stand out player at Chapelgate school in Ellicott City.

2019 Black

Chris Robinson, Head Coach at McDonogh School (mndlax@verizon.net)He has been the head coach at McDonogh for nine years compiling a 171-9 record. His teams have won six IAAM championships and placed two other teams in the finals. The last four years his McDonogh teams were #1 in the country. Before McDonogh, he was the head coach at Mt. Hebron compiling 5 state championships and two #1 national rankings. His M&D 2014 Black team have 23 tournament championships to date.

Assistant Coach: Rick Faby Rick has coached Fresh-Soph and 7th-8th grade lacrosse at McDonogh. He has coached lacrosse for the past fifteen years at all levels. This is his second season with M&D.

Assistant Coach: Veronica Fiorino. Former defender at McDonogh School and for M&D 2012. Currently plays division 1 lacrosse at Davidson University. She is also entering her second season as a coach for M&D.

2019 Red - Coach TBA

2020 Black

Kim McNemar, Head coach at South River High School (kimmer24@comcast.net ) She is a former player at Salisbury. She has coached South River to a state championship win in the 2010 season. South River finished as the #7 team in the country in 2010. She has also coached Catonsville High school to a state championship win in the 1990's. She is the only head coach to win two state championships at different schools. The 2019 Black won many championships in 2012 and are off to a great start in their young careers.
Assistant Coach: Kiersten Jauschnegg (kieryj22@hotmail.com ) Graduated from George Mason university where she played defense and earned all-caa honors. She also led the conference in caused turnovers this past season.

Assistant Coach: Zoe Stukenberg (Dstuken@verisnon.net) Zoe is an M&D alumnus from the M&D 2013 Black team. She is an All County and All Metro performer at Marriotts Ridge High School. Next year she will play at the University of Maryland.

2021 Black

Mary Gagnon (marygagnon84@gmail.com)- Mary has a BA from Loyola University in MD where she played both Div. 1 Field Hockey and Lacrosse on an athletic scholarship. At Loyola, she was a 4 year starter in both sports and was named to the 1987 and 1988 All South Atlantic Lacrosse Teams. Recently, Mary was named to the 1980's All Decade Lacrosse Team for Anne Arundel County, elected to the Severna Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame and nominated to the Greater Baltimore Lacrosse Hall of Fame. In 2000, as a 5th year Varsity Lacrosse coach for Mount de Sales Academy, in Catonsville, Mary earned coach of the Year honors from the Baltimore Sun. Mary is an IYCA Certified Youth Fitness Specialist, an IYCA Certified Youth Resistance Band Instructor and an IYCA Certified High School Strength and Conditioning Coach. She has both trained and coached athletes from ages 6 to 18. Currently, Mary is an assistant coach for the Mount de Sales Varsity Soccer Team, Dry Land Trainer for the LBA swim team, and guest trainer at TZ Sports.

Assistant Coach - Julie LeGar, Julie is a current player for Garrison Forest who has verbally committed to the University of Maryland. She is a former player from the M&D 2014 Black team.

Hey what do you know?? There is a thread for M&D. Haven't heard the term Lazers in a while though.

Bunch of crazies at the girls level

Get real. This whole site is a bunch of crazies. Parent of the boys or the girls don't know how to act right

Of which you are a contributor. Thank you!

Wow, what an old M&D forum page. Amazing that some of the coaches are the same for most of these age groups