Outback Adventure
It all started with an urge to check my school email one night after a late practice. I don’t know what the sudden urge to check it was but I
Journey to the Heart
There is an amazing book called “Journey to the Heart” by Melody Beattie. This book contains 365 days worth of daily mantras or short “essays” to guide the reader into
A Guide to the Women’s Lacrosse Lifestyle
I had known what lacrosse was…well Men’s Lacrosse. I threw the ball around with some of my guy friends in middle school and knew the basics. Then one day I
My Journey to Israel and Coaching in the World Cup
If you say yes to every opportunity that presents itself, then you might just find yourself traveling the world, following a career path that allows you to continue a lifelong
From Hockey Mom to Lacrosse Mom
I didn’t know it when it happened, but I was born a hockey mom. I played basketball in college and always thought I’d be a basketball mom, but I didn’t
“What does lacrosse mean to you?”
Lacrosse has been and continues to be, such an imperative part of my life. I have been fortunate enough to have been part of some of the greatest teams and
A Woman’s Passion to Win: From Lacrosse to Executive Leadership
Jeannette Bankes, a Minnesota based female medical device executive was named by Working Mother as 2017 Mother of the Year. She contributes her drive and passion to succeed in life
Zero Fear: From Lacrosse to S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”-Sheryl Sandberg COO Facebook. This is a quote from one of my favorite books, Lean In and perfectly captures how I ended up
World Cup: China vs Colombia
Our first meeting with Team China was during an official scrimmage, just two days into the World Cup. Both teams were coming off some tough opening game losses as first