Major Force Lacrosse Internship
MAJOR FORCE LACROSSE
Major Force Lacrosse (MFL) is a club lacrosse program with groups in Northeast, Central, and Southern Ohio as well as Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. MFL has been helping athletes in youth, middle school, and high school improve their lacrosse skills. For the past 10 years, MFL has brought extensive training and competition opportunities to these young student athletes.
MFL is a unique club program that is run, in majority, by college lacrosse coaches. This gives these young players greater opportunities to continue their lacrosse careers to the collegiate level. Over 95% of MFL players are given the opportunity to play in college with over $5 million secured in college scholarships across the board.
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Please feel free to look at all the information below to learn more about exactly what Major Force Lacrosse is all about!
Look for information on Staff, Membership Options, and Locations below!!
Want to learn even more about MFL?
You can check out their website here:
https://www.majorforcelacrosse.com/
MY MENTOR
LISA MITCHELIDES: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lisa Mitchelides started Major Force Lacrosse, previously known as Midwestern Force Lacrosse, over 10 years ago. When she started the program her goal was to bring a unique high-grade training experience and the opportunity to continue their athletic careers to girls in the Midwest area. Before starting MFL, she was the director of X-TEAM, led by Cristina Samaras, who played on the USA women's lacrosse team.
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Throughout Lisa's career, she has been able to aid over 600 girls transition into playing at the collegiate level. Her daughter is an alumni of the program and played at the Division I level at University of Connecticut.
Lisa@majorforcelacrosse.com --- (330) 697-0081
STAFF
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST OHIO
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST OHIO
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL OHIO
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
TRAVEL COORDINATOR & ADMIN.
TEAM COACHES
ELBERT ENRIQUE
MELYNDA GUERRIERI
MARY FEE
CHRISTY NEE
KATHY KIMMERLING
COLLEGE COACHES FROM DI, DII, & DIII
LOCATIONS
PRACTICES
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Northeast Ohio players at John Carrol University in Shaker Heights, Ohio
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Central Ohio players at Bevelhymer Park in New Albany, Ohio
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Southern Ohio players at TBD in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Greater Charlotte players at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Greater Atlanta players at Roswell Area Park in Roswell, Georgia
TOURNAMENTS
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IWLCA Champions Cups on June 19th-21st (2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates)
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Project 120 on June 26th-28th (2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates)
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The Grind on July 10th-12th (2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates)
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Mid Atlantic Showcase in November (TBD)
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The Rivalry Challenge in November (TBD)
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Primetime in November (TBD)
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Lax Clash in November (TBD)
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IWLCA Presidents Cup in November (TBD)
CAMPS
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Tier One Training Camp on June 15th-18th (2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates)
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Dog Days of Summer in August (TBD)
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Overtime Training Camp in December (TBD)
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
ELITE MEMBERSHIP
: for High School
COMMITMENT
Players are expected to attend all practices, tournaments, training days and camps unless otherwise excused.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
6 summer practices, 4 fall practices, 6-7 tournaments, 2 team training days and 1 team camp. Custom Under Armour uniform with reversible jersey and kilt provided to new members.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
Starting at $2000.00 per year subject to year of graduation. Low monthly payment plans available.
OPEN MEMBERSHIP
No commitment required.
6 summer practices and 2 fall practices included. Custom Under Armour uniform with reversible jersey and kilt provided to new members. Option to register for 6 tournaments, 2 team training days and 1 team camp for an additional fee.
$900.00 per year
Coaching Staff
Morgan Fee
Assistant Head Coach at Kent State University
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Morgan Fee is the Assistant Head Coach at Kent State University. Previously, Morgan was the Program Assistant for girls lacrosse at the Ohio State University, where she also played, and six-year member of Major Force Lacrosse.
Kayla Minner
Assistant Head Coach at Ithaca College
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Kayla Minner currently serves at the Assistant Head Coach at Ithaca College. Previously, she served as the Assistant Coach at Winthrop University, Queens University, Bloomsburg University, and was a player at Mercyhurst University.
Jess Fugate
Head Coach at Kenyon College
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Currently, Jess serves at the Head Coach at Kenyon College. Previously, she served as the Assistant Coach at Colgate University, Graduate Assistant at Edinboro University and University of Vermont, and was a player at Gannon University.
Kristin Ramey
Head Coach at McDaniel College
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Kristin Ramey brings over 5 years experience of coaching girls lacrosse at the college level to Major Force Lacrosse. Currently, she serves as the Head Coach at McDaniel College. Previously, she serves as the Head Coach at Denison University and was a player at McDaniel College.
Sam Hurley
Head Coach at Young Harris College
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Samantha Hurley brings over 5 years experience of coaching girls lacrosse at the college level to Major Force Lacrosse. Currently, she serves as the Head Coach at Young Harris College. Previously, she served as the Assistant Coach at Mercer University and Roanoke College, and was a player at Lock Haven University.
Mary Schwartz
Head Coach at Roanoke College
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Mary Schwartz brings over 20 years experience of coaching girls lacrosse to Major Force Lacrosse. Currently, she serves as the Head Coach for girls lacrosse at Roanoke College. Previously, she served as the Head Coach for girls lacrosse at Davidson College, Mt. Lebanon High School and Shady Side Academy in Pennsylvania. As goalie at the University of Maryland, Schwartz helped the Terps to win three NCAA Division I championship games.