2015 Army Club Women's Lacrosse Prospectus

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ARMY QUICK FACTSLocation............................................................................... West Point, N.Y.Founded ............................................................................... March 16, 1802Enrollment .............................................................................................4,400Motto ...................................................................... “Duty, Honor, Country”Nickname ............................................................................... Black KnightsMascot ......................................................................................................MuleColors ......................................................................... Black, Gold and GrayAffiliation ..................................................................................................ClubConference ..........................New England Women’s Lacrosse LeagueHome Venue .......................................................................... Shea StadiumSuperintendent .......................................... Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr.Athletic Director ....................................................................Boo Corrigan

ARMY WOMEN’S LACROSSE QUICK FACTSHead Coach ....................................................................... Kristen WaagboAlma Mater ..................................................................................Duke, 2007 Assistant Coach ..........................................................................Bria EulittAlma Mater .........................................................................Richmond, 2011Assistant Coach ............................................................. Danielle EtrascoAlma Mater .........................................................Boston University, 2013Athletic Trainer ............................................................. Gretchen DresselStrength & Conditioning ....................................................... Lexie DulkisEquipment Manager ..................................................... Marcus JenningsHead Officer Representative ..............................................Donna Brazil

ARMY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSAssistant Director/WLAX Contact ...................... Harrison AntognioniEmail ......................................................harrison.antognioni@usma.eduOffice Phone......................................................................(845) 938-6996Cell Phone ...........................................................................(845) 905-9441Fax ..........................................................................................(845) 938-1725Website .............................................................www.goARMYsports.comAddress ............................. 639 Howard Road, West Point, NY, 10996

HOW TO FOLLOWTwitter ................................................................................@ArmyAthletics.........................................................................................@Army_WLacrosseFacebook ..................................................................... Army Black KnightsYouTube .................................................................................Army AthleticsInstagram ................................................................... Army Black KnightsPintrest .................................................................................Army Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTSMedia Information........................................................................2Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Kristen Waagbo ............................................................................ 3Assistant Coaches ....................................................................4-52015 Club Women’s Lacrosse Roster ..................................... 6

2015 Club Women’s Lacrosse Schedule ............. Back Cover

creditsThe 2015 Army women’s lacrosse prospectus is a

publication of the U.S. Military Academy Office of Athletic

Communications. Covers and insides written, designed and

edited by Harrison Antognioni. Photography was provided by

Mady Salvani.

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The 2015 women’s lacrosse prospectus was prepared

to assist the media in its coverage of the team. Re-

quests for additional information should be directed

to Harrison Antognioni, Assistant Director of Athletic

Communications, U.S. Military Academy, 639 Howard

Road, West Point, NY 10996.

Post Game Interviews: Army head coach Kristen

Waagbo will be available to the media following a

10-minute “cooling off” period. Anyone wishing to

speak with a specific player should notify Harrison

Antognioni prior to the end of the game. Those play-

ers will also be made available. Interview policies and

procedures for Army’s opponents will be determined

by visiting sports information directors.

In-Season Interviews: All player and coach interviews

must be scheduled through Army’s Office of Athletic

Communications by contacting Harrison Antognioni.

Please call at least 24 hours in advance for “in-per-

son” and phone interviews. Army practice sessions

are closed to the media, unless accompanied by a

member of the athletic communications staff. Please

contact Army’s Office of Athletic Communications in

advance to determine the status of practice and to

gain clearance into the workout. Practice will gener-

ally run from 3:30-6 p.m. during the week.

On The Web: Members of the media can access

Army’s schedule, bios and game recaps by visiting

the official website of the Army Athletic Association,

www.goARMYsports.com.

DIRECTIONS TO WEST POINT

From the North (Upstate New York)Take I-87 (N.Y.S. Thruway) South to Exit 16 (Harriman). Follow Route 6 East to Route 293 East. Take Route 9W South to West Point’s “Stony Lonesome Gate.”

From the South (New York City/New Jersey)Take I-87 to Exit 16 (Harriman). Follow Route 6 East to Route 293 East. Take Route 9W South to West Point’s “Stony Lonesome Gate.”

From the Northeast (New England)Take I-84 West across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to Route 9W South. Follow Route 9W South to West Point’s “Stony Lonesome Gate.”

From the Southeast (New York City)Take Route 287 West across the Tappan Zee Bridge, which becomes I-87. Follow to Exit 13N for Palisades Parkway North. Follow to the Bear Mountain Traffic Circle. Go three-quarters of the way around the circle and take Route 9W North to West Point’s “Stony Lonesome Gate.”

From the West (Western New York)Take Route 17 East to Exit 130A (Harriman). Take Route 6 East to Route 293 East. Take Route 9W South to West Point’s “Stony Lonesome Gate.”

Note: Non-Department of Defense decaled vehicles are only allowed entrance at Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates. Please have photo ID available.

Harrison AntognioniAssistant DirectorArmy Athletic CommunicationsWomen’s Lacrosse ContactOffice: (845) 938-6996Cell: (845) [email protected]: Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer

ABOUT ARMY WOMEN’S LACROSSE

The Army women’s lacrosse team will compete as a club

program in 2015 before transitioning to the Division I

level for the 2015-16 academic year. This season, the Black

Knights will play a full club schedule in the New England

Women’s Lacrosse League (NEWLL). Army will play its

inaugural varsity season as a member of the Patriot League

in the spring of 2016.

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KRISTEN WAAGBONOTO FAMILY HEAD WOMEN’S LACROSSE COACHFIRST SEASON AT ARMY

Kristen Waagbo was named the Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Army on June 13, 2014. Waagbo will serve as the first head coach of the women’s lacrosse program, which was unveiled as Army’s 26th NCAA Division I sport on Feb. 24. The Black Knights will begin competition in the 2015-16 season.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kristen as our newest coach at Army West Point,” said Army Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. “Her careers as both a player and a coach speak to her level of commitment to the game of women’s lacrosse and position her for success. I would also like to thank the search committee for doing a great job in finding what we believe to be the perfect fit for the Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. We have full confidence that Kristen will be able to hit the ground running and shape all aspects of Army women’s lacrosse moving forward.”

“I am overwhelmed with gratitude for those who believe in me and my ability to serve as the head women’s lacrosse coach at the United States Military Academy,” said Waagbo at the time of her hiring. “I want to thank Boo Corrigan, Senior Woman Administrator Stephanie Menio, the search committee and the staff at West Point for presenting me with this life changing opportunity. I also want to recognize my support staff of family, friends and mentors who have always had confidence in me.

“I am excited to join to the tight knit community at West Point and be surrounded by others who strive to keep the standard of excellence that is synonymous with West Point. I have an amazing opportunity to serve as a mentor and help develop the complete cadet-athlete here. I look forward to building a team and staff that will represent the ideals of this Academy. The Academy’s focus to increase the opportunities for young women with the addition of this program is very exciting and it’s something I look forward to being a part of.”

A former standout attacker at Duke, Waagbo arrives at West Point after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at her alma mater under head coach Kerstin Kimel. During her two seasons in Durham, N.C., Waagbo helped lead the Blue Devils to back-to-back NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal appearances, along with producing four Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Americans.

As an assistant at Duke, Waagbo served in an offensive coordinator position where she was tasked with tracking player development and creating and implementing offensive strategy. She also handled recruiting responsibilities, helping in areas of talent evaluation and in the academic fit of student-athletes.

Before returning to Duke, Waagbo served as an assistant coach at Navy for two seasons, where she worked primarily with the Midshipmen offense. While in Annapolis, Md., Waagbo helped Navy to a combined 33-9 record, back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and Patriot League Championships in 2011 and 2012. Under Waagbo’s direction, the Midshipmen netted 275 goals during the 2011 campaign before setting a Patriot League standard with 306 goals in 2012.

Waagbo spent the 2010 season as an assistant coach with UC Davis’ women’s lacrosse program and helped dramatically increase the Aggies’ offensive production. Waagbo instructed a UC Davis offense that achieved 14.06 goals per contest in 2010 after netting 10.06 goals per game in 2009.

Prior to her time at UC Davis, Waagbo worked two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Navy, aiding the Midshipmen in their transition from the club level to Division I for the 2008 campaign.

In 2008, Waagbo served as the co-head coach of the Dutch national women’s lacrosse team, leading the squad in the 2008 European Lacrosse Championships in Lahti, Finland.

Waagbo completed an impressive four-year playing career at Duke in 2007, twice earning All-America honors. She graduated as the school’s career leader in assists (116) and ranks second with 277 points. Additionally, Waagbo is tied for fourth on the Blue Devils’ career goal scoring list with 161 markers.

During her senior campaign, Waagbo tallied a Duke-record 44 assists to go along with a career-high 90 points in 20 appearances. She earned three All-America citations following the season and was a semifinalist for the Tewaaraton Award.

In 2006, Waagbo notched a team-leading 32 assists and finished second on the squad with 46 goals, drawing Inside Lacrosse All-America third team recognition and being named a Tewaaraton Award nominee. During her four seasons at Duke, Waagbo led the Blue Devils to three NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances, four consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference regular season titles and one ACC Tournament championship.

Waagbo earned her bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology with a concentration in markets and management studies from Duke in 2007.

A native of Ellicott City, Md., Waagbo resides at West Point.

About waagbo

NameKristen WaagboHometownEllicott City, Md.Education•B.A., Cultural AnthropologyDuke University, 2007

Coaching Experience•2014-Present: Army Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach•2012-14: Duke Assistant Coach•2011-12: Navy Assistant Coach•2010: UC Davis Assistant Coach•2008-09: Navy Volunteer Assistant Coach•2008: Dutch National Team Co-Head Coach

Playing Experience•2004-07: Duke



BRIA EULITTASSISTANT COACHFIRST SEASON AT ARMY

Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Kristen Waagbo announced the addition of Bria Eulitt as an assistant

coach on August 1, 2014. Eulitt comes to Army after two seasons as the top women’s lacrosse assistant at

George Washington University.

“It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Bria to the Army Women’s Lacrosse family,” Waagbo said. “I have watched

Bria evolve as both a player and coach over the years and I am excited that she shares the vision and will to build

the foundation of excellence for Army women’s lacrosse. Her positive energy, defensive expertise and tireless

work as a recruiter and teacher will be huge assets to our budding program. She will be a fabulous mentor and

coach for our cadet-athletes, and we are extremely fortunate to have her representing our program.”

Eulitt, who played collegiately at Richmond, served as the first assistant under head coach Tara Hannaford at

George Washington for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. During her time with the Colonials, Eulitt was responsible for

training the team’s defenders and goalkeepers, preparing in-depth scouting reports on opponents, coordinating

team workout sessions and serving as the program’s academic liaison.

In her first season with George Washington, Eulitt guided a defense that ranked third in the Atlantic 10

Conference with 159 goals against, after the Colonials allowed 190 in 2012, prior to Eulitt’s arrival. During the

2014 campaign, Eulitt played a role in mentoring three All-Atlantic 10 players, including senior defender Madison

Pohle, while helping four student-athletes land on the conference’s all-academic team.

Prior to her two seasons at George Washington, Eulitt served one year as an assistant with Richmond’s women’s

lacrosse program. At Richmond, Eulitt worked primarily with the team’s defense and helped guide the Spiders to

a berth in the 2012 A-10 Tournament Championship game.

“I want to thank Coach Waagbo and the athletic department for providing me with the opportunity to be involved

in the first-ever women’s lacrosse program at the United States Military Academy,” Eulitt said. “I am extremely

excited and honored to work with such an outstanding staff. I am really looking forward to developing cadet-

athletes who are driven both academically and athletically while continuing the traditions that are so deeply

rooted at West Point.”

A native of Ellicott City, Md., Eulitt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Richmond in 2011 following

a four-year playing career with the Spiders. A two-time All-Atlantic 10 selection, Eulitt helped lead Richmond to

appearances in the league title game during the 2008, 2010 and 2011 seasons. Additionally, she served as a team

captain during her junior and senior campaigns, was an all-state selection by the Virginia Sports Information

Directors (VaSID) organization as a sophomore and drew recognition on the all-conference rookie team following

her freshman season.

Eulitt spent the summer of 2010 playing for the Wilderness Lacrosse Club in Adelaide, South Australia, where she also handled coaching responsibilities.

Eulitt brings experience as a camp counselor at a number of universities to include clinics at Duke, Georgetown, Maryland, Navy, Richmond and Virginia. She

also served as an assistant coach with M&D Lacrosse from 2007 to 2009.

Before her arrival at Richmond, Eulitt was a member of the United States U-19 National Team that won a gold medal at the 2007 World Championships in

Peterborough, Ontario.

Eulitt is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Education at George Washington.

About EULITT

NameBria EulittHometownEllicott City, Md.Education•B.A., JournalismUniversity of Richmond, 2011

Coaching Experience•2014-Present: Army Assistant Coach•2012-14: George Washington Assistant Coach•2011-12: Richmond Assistant Coach

Playing Experience•2008-11: Richmond•2007: United States U-19 National Team

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DANIELLE ETRASCOASSISTANT COACHFIRST SEASON AT ARMY

Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Kristen Waagbo announced the hiring of Danielle Etrasco as an

assistant coach on July 1, 2014. Etrasco arrives at West Point following one season as an assistant coach with

Virginia Tech’s women’s lacrosse program.

“I am very excited to welcome Danielle Etrasco as the newest member of the Army Women’s Lacrosse staff,”

Waagbo said. “Danielle brings with her valuable experiences as both a decorated player at Boston University and

for Team USA, as well as serving as an assistant coach in the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference last

year. Her competitive spirit is absolutely contagious. She is a very impressive young coach and mentor, and will

be a great fit here at Army West Point as we look to build the women’s lacrosse program.”

Etrasco spent the 2013-14 academic year at Virginia Tech, where she served as an assistant under head coach

Megan Burker. While in Blacksburg, Va., Etrasco worked primarily with the Hokies’ attack, helping produce an

All-ACC first team player and working to improve the team’s scoring output from 177 goals in 2013 to 192 goals

in 2014.

In her role at Virginia Tech, Etrasco also served as the team’s student-athlete academic liaison and was

responsible for developing practice plans, breaking down video and coordinating travel.

Prior to her time at Virginia Tech, Etrasco enjoyed a standout playing career as an attacker at Boston University.

Along with serving as team captain as a junior and senior, Etrasco led the Terriers in scoring during her sophomore,

junior and senior campaigns, including team bests of 79 points, 59 goals and 20 assists as a senior. Additionally,

she was named to the Tewaaraton Award watch list in 2013, as one of the top college players in the nation.

A two-time Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-American, Etrasco earned IWLCA

All-Northeast Region first team and All-America East Conference first team honors in each of her final three

seasons at Boston University.

In the summer of 2011, Etrasco was invited to join the United States National Team, eventually earning a spot

on the 2013 World Cup squad. Etrasco won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 Federation of International

Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup in Oshawa, Ontario, totaling 17 goals and three assists in seven games during the

tournament.

“I am extremely honored to be joining Coach Waagbo and the Army women’s lacrosse program,” Etrasco said.

“It’s an exciting time for Army and women’s lacrosse, with the opportunity to provide another Division I women’s

sport to these incredible cadets, as well as helping to grow the game. West Point has an amazing amount of

leadership, tradition and pride, all of which I cannot wait to be a part of.”

A native of Massapequa, N.Y., Etrasco also served in a coaching capacity with the Long Island Liberty Lacrosse program in Manhasset, N.Y., and at the Around

the Crease lacrosse camp in Boston, Mass.

Etrasco earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration from Boston University in 2013.

About etrasco

NameDanielle EtrascoHometownMassapequa, N.Y.Education•B.S., Hospitality AdministrationBoston University, 2013

Coaching Experience•2014-Present: Army Assistant Coach•2013-2014: Virginia Tech Assistant Coach

Playing Experience•2010-13: Boston University•2011-Present: United States National Team



2014-15 ARMY CLUB WOMEN’S LACROSSE ROSTER

NO. NAME POSITION YEAR HEIGHT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL (PREVIOUS SCHOOL)

1 Sage Klemek Attack So. 5-5 Irvine, Calif./Woodbridge

3 Amanda Harrison Attack Sr. 5-3 Burke, Va./Lake Braddock Secondary School

4 Kaileen Tweedie Defense Jr. 5-6 Lake Orion, Mich./Lake Orion

5 Anna Smith Defense Jr. 5-5 Summerfield, N.C./The Early College at Guilford

7 Shelby Lindsay Defense So. 5-9 Pittsburgh, Pa./South Park

8 Leah Wasserman Midfield Jr. 5-8 Tampa, Fla./Freedom

9 Leah Phillips Midfield So. 5-7 Santa Clara, Calif./Presentation (USMAPS)

10 Haley Robinette Attack Fr. 5-1 West Point, N.Y./Episcopal (Va.)

11 Blake Warnock Attack Fr. 5-5 Apollo Beach, Fla./East Bay

12 Amy Johnston Midfield Fr. 5-7 Sandy, Utah/Brighton

13 Ariyana Boulden Defense So. 5-8 Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton

14 Koi Kizzie Midfield Fr. 5-6 McDonough, Ga./Union Grove

15 Kristen McCarty Midfield Fr. 5-7 Orefield, Pa./Parkland

16 Natalia Drew Defense Sr. 5-1 New Castle, Del./William Penn

17 Cassandra Jones Midfield Sr. 5-4 Toledo, Ohio/St. Ursula Academy

18 Kiersten Spencer Midfield Fr. 5-4 Mahwah, N.J./Mahwah (Valley Forge Military College)

19 Dominique Butts Goalie So. 5-7 Newport News, Va./Menchville

21 Claire Wang Defense Fr. 5-8 Clifton, Va./Trinity Christian School

22 Erin Jollota Midfield So. 6-0 Mount Airy, Md./Glenelg

23 Katie VanWye Defense Sr. 5-9 Ashley, Ind./DeKalb

24 Chanice Alexander Defense Sr. 5-4 El Paso, Texas/Bloomingdale Senior (Fla.) (USMAPS)

25 Marion Wiedemann Defense Sr. 5-8 Burnsville, Minn./Burnsville Senior

27 Taylor England Midfield Fr. 5-6 Cincinnati, Ohio/Kings

28 Jessica Zhu Attack So. 5-3 Chandler, Ariz./Mountain Pointe

29 Erin Kelly Attack Sr. 5-8 Chester Springs, Pa./Villa Maria Academy

Freshman/Plebe • Sophomore/Yearling • Junior/Cow • Senior/First Classman

Noto Family Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach: Kristen Waagbo (Duke, 2007), First season

Assistant Coaches: Bria Eulitt (Richmond, 2011), First season; Danielle Etrasco (Boston University, 2013), First season

Head Officer Representative: Donna Brazil

Athletic Trainer: Gretchen Dressel

Equipment Manager: Marcus Jennings

Strength & Conditioning: Lexie Dulkis

Team Captains: Cassandra Jones, Marion Wiedemann

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

24 Chanice Alexander Sr.

13 Ariyana Boulden So.

19 Dominique Butts So.

16 Natalia Drew Sr.

27 Taylor England Fr.

3 Amanda Harrison Sr.

12 Amy Johnston Fr.

22 Erin Jollota So.

17 Cassandra Jones Sr.

29 Erin Kelly Sr.

14 Koi Kizzie Fr.

1 Sage Klemek So.

7 Shelby Lindsay So.

15 Kristen McCarty Fr.

9 Leah Phillips So.

10 Haley Robinette Fr.

5 Anna Smith Jr.

18 Kiersten Spencer Fr.

4 Kaileen Tweedie Jr.

23 Katie VanWye Sr.

21 Claire Wang Fr.

11 Blake Warnock Fr.

8 Leah Wasserman Jr.

25 Marion Wiedemann Sr.

28 Jessica Zhu So.

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army WOMEN’S lacrosse2015 club SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 14 at Stevenson # Owings Mills, Md. 1:05 P.M.

vs. Howard County CC # Owings Mills, Md. 4:30 P.M.

15 at John’s Hopkins Club Baltimore, Md. 12:30 P.M.

28 NORTHEASTERN CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 1 P.M.

NYU CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 3 P.M.

MARCH 7 CONNECTICUT CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 11 A.M.

MASSACHUSETTS CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 3 P.M.

8 RUTGERS CLUB WEST POINT, N.Y. 1 P.M.

28 STONY BROOK CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 11 A.M.

BOSTON COLLEGE CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 3 P.M.

29 HARVARD CLUB WEST POINT, N.Y. 1 P.M.

APRIL 11 SYRACUSE CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 11 A.M.

RHODE ISLAND CLUB * WEST POINT, N.Y. 3 P.M.

18 NEWLL Tournament TBA TBA

All dates and times (Eastern) subject to changeBOLD CAPS indicates home game (Shea Stadium)* New England Women’s Lacrosse League (NEWLL) game# Scrimmage

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