Eagle Stix Coaches
Coach Leigh Brooks grew up in Pennsylvania where lacrosse was the only sport taught to girls in PE for the spring curriculum.Leigh played in her first lacrosse game when she was in the 4th grade. Back then that meant girls played without eye gear, restraining lines, shooting space or even boundaries! Yes, that is also when the "dinosaurs" of that day played with wooden sticks and in positions called cover point, 3rd man, and 2nd home to name a few! Leigh continued to play lacrosse as a left defense wing all the way through college where she played on Ursinus College's Division III National Championship team for 2 years in a row. Leigh's goal as a coach to middle school girls is to instill, not just lacrosse skills, but life skills. Lacrosse is a great venue to gain understanding of commitment, perseverance, sportsmanship, teamwork, and goal setting. Leigh dedicates her time coaching to her late husband, John Clark and nephew, Parker Jackson, both enthusiastic lacrosse players who loved the sport and left a tremendous legacy to all who knew them. Leigh is married to Don Brooks and has 2 daughters, Hannah-Leigh and Haley.
Coach Susan Hoffman was on the inaugural Milton Lacrosse team in 2001 and was Captain and MVP of the 2002 team, which was the first year lacrosse was officially sanctioned in the state of Georgia. Susan went on to play for four years at Auburn University where she was named Captain in 2006 and voted most valuable Attack player in 2005 and in 2006. She has helped with a number of lacrosse camps in the Alpharetta and Birmingham areas.
Coach David Winsnesss has 3 daughters that play lacrosse. David's first season coaching recreation lacrosse was spring of 2008. In the fall of '08, he coached for the Milton Fall Ball league. The most memorable moment of his rookie girls lacrosse coaching season was witnessing an overtime victory by his U13 Rec Team against a heavily favored elite U15 Georgia Feeder Team at the Southeastern Bagataway Lacrosse Championships. The U13 Rec team was assisted by only four Milton U15 Feeder players who were all only thirteen. The team was down by six points at halftime and pulled off the overtime victory through gut wrenching determination and overwhelming team spirit. Motivating girls to play above their physical boundaries, to be leaders on and off the field, and to believe in themselves and their peers are traits that David attempts to instill.
COMING SOON:
COLLEGE PLAYERS
Coach Sarah Michel - 2007, 2008 All State player; 2008 Midfielder of the Year for Milton High School; Plays DI collegiate lacrosse at the University of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL. Member of Milton High School's 2006, 2007, 2008 State Championship teams.
Coach Keller Torrey - 2008, 2009 All State player, 2008 Honorable Mention All American, Offensive Player of the Year for Centennial High School; Plays DIII collegiate lacrosse at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. Member of the Southeast National Team and made State Swim team three straight years.
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
Coach Tim Godby, a college basketball player and middle school teacher, never coached or saw girls' lacrosse before he took over the Milton program in 2005. Since then he has successfully guided the girls program to six Georgia state championship victories in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Coach Godby's work ethic is dedicated to establishing one of the largest lacrosse clubs in Georgia. He has helped the growth of lacrosse not only at Milton High School, but throughout our community. Under Coach Godby's dedicated service to Milton lacrosse, Milton has produced more NCAA Division 1 players than any other school in GA.
Tim is married to Jamie Godby and has a newborn daughter - Lynlee, and son - Wilson.
Coach Matt Snyder played high school lacrosse on Centennial High School's first team. He continued playing lacrosse in college on Florida State's club team. Coach Snyder was most recently the Head Coach of the Centennial High School Girls Lacrosse Program, where he lead Centennial to a 44-19 record, including 1 year as the Area Champions (2006) and 1 year as the Area Runner Up (2007). He is excited about being a part of the Milton program and helping them win another championship.
Coach Snyder was recently married to his wife, Sara.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES
Coach Leigh Brooks grew up in Pennsylvania where lacrosse was the only sport taught to girls in PE for the spring curriculum.Leigh played in her first lacrosse game when she was in the 4th grade. Back then that meant girls played without eye gear, restraining lines, shooting space or even boundaries! Yes, that is also when the "dinosaurs" of that day played with wooden sticks and in positions called cover point, 3rd man, and 2nd home to name a few! Leigh continued to play lacrosse as a left defense wing all the way through college where she played on Ursinus College's Division IIINational Championship team for 2 years in a row. Leigh's goal as a coach to middle school girls is to instill, not just lacrosse skills, but life skills. Lacrosse is a great venue to gain understanding of commitment, perseverance, sportsmanship, teamwork, and goal setting. Leigh dedicates her time coaching to her late husband, John Clark and nephew, Parker Jackson, both enthusiastic lacrosse players who loved the sport and left a tremendous legacy to all who knew them. Leigh is married to Don Brooks and has 2 daughters, Hannah-Leigh and Haley.
Coach Susan Hoffman was on the inaugural Milton Lacrosse team in 2001 and was Captain and MVP of the 2002 team, which was the first year lacrosse was officially sanctioned in the state of Georgia. Susan went on to play for four years at Auburn University where she was named Captain in 2006 and voted most valuable Attack player in 2005 and in 2006. She has helped with a number of lacrosse camps in the Alpharetta and Birmingham areas.
Coach David Winsnesss has 3 daughters that play lacrosse. David's first season coaching recreation lacrosse was spring of 2008. In the fall of '08, he coached for the Milton Fall Ball league. The most memorable moment of his rookie girls lacrosse coaching season was witnessing an overtime victory by his U13 Rec Team against a heavily favored elite U15 Georgia Feeder Team at the Southeastern Bagataway Lacrosse Championships. The U13 Rec team was assisted by only four Milton U15 Feeder players who were all only thirteen. The team was down by six points at halftime and pulled off the overtime victory through gut wrenching determination and overwhelming team spirit. Motivating girls to play above their physical boundaries, to be leaders on and off the field, and to believe in themselves and their peers are traits that David attempts to instill.
Jeff Roy - coming soon
Coach Mark Smith - coming soon
Gary Gilsdorf - coming soon
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS
Coach Elizabeth Bunn (aka Coach E) 2009 Best Defender, 2010 Most Improved, 2011 All American Honorable Mention, 2011 All State Honorable Mention, 2011 Hustle Award, 2011 Georgia National Team 1 Member, 2011 High School Underclassman All American. Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams, 2009 Cross Country Team. She took MVP of her teams at both Jacksonville University (Summer 2009) and Limestone College (Summer 2010) camps. Before lacrosse, she earned her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (National Champion) and played soccer. She is also a drummer! She has been teaching Sunday School for 6 years and is in the process of becoming a certified Sunday School teacher. She is also a certified lacrosse official. She's been coaching since her 8th grade year and loves it! She's really enjoys watching her girls grow on and off the field.
Coach Amanda Lockwood 2009 All State Honorable Mention, 2009 Best Midfielder, 2010 All American Honorable Mention, 2010, 2011 MVP, 2010, 2011 All State, 2010, 2011 Georgia National Team 1 Member, 2011 All American, 2011 Academic All American, 2011 Scholar Athlete, 2011 Team Captian, Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams, 2009, 2010 Varsity Cross Country Team, Scholarship to Vanderbilt
Coach Allison Thompson 2010 All State Honorable Mention, 2011 All State, 2010, 2011 Academic All American, 2010, 2011 Scholar Athlete, Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams, Dec 13 2010 GPB Academic All Star of the Week, Mar 22 2011 Female Athlete of the Week, 2010, 2011 All District Honors Band, University of Maryland Honors College
Coach Paige Winsness 2009 Best Attacker, 2009 North Fulton Champion, 2011 Team Captian, Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams.
2011-2014 Fall Ball Coaches
Coach Mike Ruland grew up in Annapolis, Maryland where he first learned and played lacrosse at the little league level. He played midfield at Annapolis High School and then on to college at UMBC. He was a member of the 1980 Division II National Championship Team. UMBC then moved up to Division I and Mike was honored to serve as team captain. Mike has been coaching local rec ball for 3 years and assisted with the undefeated 2008 feeder team. His philosophy is one of encouragement and support. Mike simply enjoys teaching lacrosse and is hopeful that the team learns a great deal about teamwork and sportsmanship.
Mike is married to Elisa Ruland and has a son, Zach and a daughter, Annie.
COMING SOON
Coach Colt
U9-U15 FALL BALL COACHES
Coach Tim Godby, a college basketball player and middle school teacher, never coached or saw girls' lacrosse before he took over the Milton program in 2005. Since then he has successfully guided the girls program for four consecutive Georgia state championship victories in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010. Coach Godby's work ethic is dedicated to establishing one of the largest lacrosse clubs in Georgia. He has helped the growth of lacrosse not only at Milton High School, but throughout our community. Under Coach Godby's dedicated service to Milton lacrosse, Milton has produced more NCAA Division 1 players than any other school in GA.
Tim is married to Jamie Godby and has a newborn daughter - Lynlee, ande newborn son - Wilson.
Coach Matt Snyder played high school lacrosse on Centennial High School's first team. He continued playing lacrosse in college on Florida State's club team. Coach Snyder was most recently the Head Coach of the Centennial High School Girls Lacrosse Program, where he lead Centennial to a 44-19 record, including 1 year as the Area Champions (2006) and 1 year as the Area Runner Up (2007). He is excited about being a part of the Milton program and helping them win another championship.
Coach Snyder was recently married to his wife, Sara.
U9 coaches
Coming soon - Coach Robert Butler
Coach Elizabeth Bunn (aka Coach E) 2009 Best Defender, 2010 Most Improved, 2011 All American Honorable Mention, 2011 All State Honorable Mention, 2011 Hustle Award, 2011 Georgia National Team 1 Member, 2011 High School Underclassman All American. Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams, 2009 Cross Country Team. She took MVP of her teams at both Jacksonville University (Summer 2009) and Limestone College (Summer 2010) camps. Before lacrosse, she earned her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (National Champion) and played soccer. She is also a drummer! She has been teaching Sunday School for 6 years and is in the process of becoming a certified Sunday School teacher. She is also a certified lacrosse official. She's been coaching since her 8th grade year and loves it! She's really enjoyed watching her girls grow on and off the field.
U11 Coaches
Coming soon
Coach Alex Bunn - This is Alex's 4th year playing lacrosse. She plays goalie but also loves the field. Both of her U13 spring teams(2008 & 2009) won the U13 Championships and she was a member of the 2010 MALYA Feeder A Championship team as well as the Fall Ball 2010 Championship team. She looks forward to a fun Spring season and is excited to be able to coach and play Fall Ball. She took the coaches award at Jacksonville University Camp as well as was MVP of her team at Limestone College Camp. Before lacrosse she played soccer but after one Milton Camp, she turned in her socer ball for a stick and hasn't looked back. She teaches Sunday School and is looking forward to coaching the goalies this fall!
U13 Coaches
Coach David Winsnesss has 3 daughters that play lacrosse. David's first season coaching recreation lacrosse was spring of 2008. In the fall of '08, he coached for the Milton Fall Ball league. The most memorable moment of his rookie girls lacrosse coaching season was witnessing an overtime victory by his U13 Rec Team against a heavily favored elite U15 Georgia Feeder Team at the Southeastern Bagataway Lacrosse Championships. The U13 Rec team was assisted by only four Milton U15 Feeder players who were all only thirteen. The team was down by six points at halftime and pulled off the overtime victory through gut wrenching determination and overwhelming team spirit. Motivating girls to play above their physical boundaries, to be leaders on and off the field, and to believe in themselves and their peers are traits that David attempts to instill.
Coach Paige Winsness2009 Best Attacker, 2009 North Fulton Champion, 2011 Team Captian, Member of the Milton High School's 2010, 2011 State Championship Teams.
U15 Coaches
Coach Leigh Brooks grew up in Pennsylvania where lacrosse was the only sport taught to girls in PE for the spring curriculum.Leigh played in her first lacrosse game when she was in the 4th grade. Back then that meant girls played without eye gear, restraining lines, shooting space or even boundaries! Yes, that is also when the "dinosaurs" of that day played with wooden sticks and in positions called cover point, 3rd man, and 2nd home to name a few! Leigh continued to play lacrosse as a left defense wing all the way through college where she played on Ursinus College's Division III National Championship team for 2 years in a row. Leigh's goal as a coach to middle school girls is to instill, not just lacrosse skills, but life skills. Lacrosse is a great venue to gain understanding of commitment, perseverance, sportsmanship, teamwork, and goal setting. Leigh dedicates her time coaching to her late husband, John Clark and nephew, Parker Jackson, both enthusiastic lacrosse players who loved the sport and left a tremendous legacy to all who knew them. Leigh is married to Don Brooks and has 2 daughters, Hannah-Leigh and Haley.
Coach Dave Smith
Coach Susan Hoffman was on the inaugural Milton Lacrosse team in 2001 and was Captain and MVP of the 2002 team, which was the first year lacrosse was officially sanctioned in the state of Georgia. Susan went on to play for four years at Auburn University where she was named Captain in 2006 and voted most valuable Attack player in 2005 and in 2006. She has helped with a number of lacrosse camps in the Alpharetta and Birmingham areas.
Coach David Haight coming soon
