mEET OUR STAFF

Christina D'Angelo, Co-Owner and Coach
Christina.yjslacrosse@gmail.com
631-355-2736      
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​B.A English, University of Richmond
M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction, University of Richmond

2024- ACC Network Commentator/Analyst
2023- US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
2023- Class 5 State Champions, Douglas S. Freeman 
2023- Region 5C Champions, Douglas S. Freeman
2022- US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
2022- Virginia Class 5 All State Coach of the Year
2022- Virginia Region 5c Coach of the Year
2022- Class 5 State Champions, Douglas S Freeman
2022- Region 5C Champions, Douglas S Freeman
2022- Long Island Lacrosse Journal, Junior Open Coach
2022- All America Coach, DC/Virginia 
2022- Current ESPN + Commentator/Analyst 
2021- Class 5 State Champions, Douglas S Freeman
2021- Region 5B Coach of the Year
2021- US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
2020-2021- Virginia Lax Academy Director
2018-Current Douglas S. Freeman Head Coach
2016- Current True North Lacrosse Training, Owner
2016-2017 STORM Director
2016-2017 Thunder South Program Director
2012-2017 STORM Elite Head Coach
2012-2017 New World Sports XL Winter Training Coach
2012-2016 The Steward School, English Teacher
2012-2016 STORM Elite Program Director
2012-2016 The Steward School Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach
2014-2015 Brine National Classic Virginia Head Coach
2014-2015 Lacrosse Volunteer Corps, Jamaica
2014 Evaluator for Under Armour All-America Team
2014 Evaluator for Mid-Atlantic National Team
2012-2014 The Steward School MS Field Hockey Head Coach
2011-2012 John Marshall Girl's Soccer Coach
2009-2012 John Marshall High School, English Teacher
2003-2007 University of Richmond Women’s Lacrosse, player
2004-2006 Long Island Yellow Jacket Coach (summer)
2000-2003 Long Island Yellow Jackets, player
2000-2003 Northport High School Girl’s Lacrosse, player

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Caroline Debnam
VCU Lacrosse 2015-2019
Freeman lacrosse JV Head Coach
YJS Coach Coordinator and sub coach
Sherman Horner
horners@stcva.org
UVA 1986-1990
St. Christopher's Assistant Coach
YJS 2027
​YJS Goalie Coach and Coordinator
Tricia Mangas
PatriciaMangas3@gmail.com 
Randolph- Macon College Lacrosse 2012-2016,
Trinity Episcopal School Assistant Coach
YJS 2030
Carter (Reifsnider) Toohers
carterreifsnider@gmail.com
JMU Lacrosse 2012-2016
The Collegiate School, Head Coach
YJS 2028
Carol Rainson-Rose, Co-Owner
President of Long Island Yellow Jackets

MS Physical Education –Hofstra University
MA Administration-College of New Rochelle
BS Physical Education ( Minor Sports Management)- Cortland State
 
Certified NYS School District Administrator
Certified NYS Physical Education Teacher K-12
Certified US Lacrosse Coach Level 1
2019 Northport State Champions, Head Coach
2015 Suffolk Sports  HALL OF FAME
2011 Manhasset SPORTS HALL OF FAME
2005 Long Island Metropolitan LACROSSE HALL OF FAME
1990- Present Northport HS Varsity Head Coach
1999- Present CEO Long Island Elite Lacrosse Club, LLC
2002-Present Northport Middle School Physical Education Teacher/Building Athletic Coordinator
2016 Under Armour All American Sr North Team Head Coach-North Wins
2014-2013 Under Armour All American Underclass Finalist
2014, 2011-2010 U-15 NATIONALS Champions Head Coach
2013 Northport Chamber of Commerce "Woman of the Year" by the Northport Times
2013 US Lacrosse National School Girls Coach Finalist
2012 Under Armour All American Underclass Champions Head Coach
2010 US Lacrosse National School Girls Champions Coach
2011 US Lacrosse National School Girls Undefeated
2011 Under Armour All-America Sr North Team Head Coach North wins
2011 NYS CHAMPIONS NORTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL
2010, 2008, 2003,2001 Empire State Gold Medal Coach
2010 US Lacrosse National School Girls Champions Coach
2007-2009 US Lacrosse Regional Rep NYS
2007-2009 US Lacrosse All American Chair
1999 Manhasset LACROSSE HALL OF FAME
2004-2008 President Suffolk County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association
2003, 2006, 2009 Suffolk Coach of The Year Class A
2006, 2009,2011 LIMLF Founders Cup Champions Best Team in Suffolk County
​2003-2004 Newsday All Long Island Coach of the Year
2002, 2004 Empire State Silver Medal Coach
1986 All American, All Region, All State-player
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 Suffolk County Champions-Northport HS
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2011 Long Island Champions/Regional Champs
1996, 1998 NYS Finalists
1997 2003, 2004 NYS Semi Finalists
1996, 1997, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009 US Lacrosse National School Girls Team Coach
2001-2002 Wyandanch Athletic Director
1991-2002 Wyandanch Physical Education Teacher
1999-2001 Women’s Professional Football Player-NY Sharks
Member NYS Century Club
Member US LACROSSE LEGENDS CLUB
Produced over 60 HS All Americans Northport HS
Produced over 85 D1 Athletes at Northport HS
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Ellie Allen
ellie.allen18@gmail.com 
Campbell Lacrosse 2017-2019, George Washington Lacrosse 2016
Taylor Sheppard
Taylor5120@gmail.com
Randolph-Macon College lacrosse 2018-2021
YJS 2029
Olivia McGrath
oliviamcgrath1@gmail.com
VCU Lacrosse 2016- 2019
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Jennifer Perkins
jenniferperkins20@gmail.com
Hofstra University Lacrosse 
YJS 2029
Abby Hendrix
abbyhendrix5@gmail.com
JMU lacrosse 2010-2014
YJS 2028
Destiny Colon'
cdestiny0526@gmail.com
VCU Lacrosse, High Point Lacrosse
Douglas S Freeman Assistant Coach
YJS 2026
Maggie Brocklebank
Kean Lacrosse
Tuckahoe Mavericks Lacrosse Coach
YJS 2031
Summer Coaches:
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Kerry Nease
Duke University Lacrosse-current

Stella Harrison
UNC Lacrosse-current (goalies)

Kate Miller
UVA Lacrosse-current

Ashley Karn
VCU Lacrosse-current

Autumn Kash
VCU Lacrosse- Current

Meg Laborne
Duquesne Lacrosse- Current