COACHES’ Bio – Lafayette College CLINIC

Charlene Morett Curtiss – 2x Olympian | U.S. Women’s National Team (player & coach): 1977-1984

Hometown & High School:
Aldan, Pa. Lansdowne-Aldan HS Lansdowne, PA
College/University Attended & College Team Achievements:
Penn State University 1975-1979. Three time all American in Field Hockey & Lacrosse.
Olympic & National Team Participation:
LA 1984 Olympian -Bronze Medalist. World Cup Vancouver 1979 & Kuala Lumpar 1983.
Connection to Lafayette and/or Penn State:
Penn State Alum and Former PSU field hockey coach for 36 years with 541 wins at Penn State, ranking among the NCAA’s all-time top five for field hockey wins. 30 NCAA Tournaments with 6 Final Four appearances and two national championship games. 8 Big Ten regular-season championships, 6 Big Ten Tournament championships, and 2 Atlantic 10 regular-season and tournament titles. Named Big Ten Coach of the Year seven times and NFHCA (Mideast Region) Coach of the Year eight times. Leader of Teammates For Life
Quote: “As an Olympic field hockey player, I’m excited to lead this clinic because I know firsthand how powerful it is to dream big, work hard, and learn new skills. Sharing my passion and experiences with young players is my way of giving back and hopefully
inspiring the next generation of field hockey athletes!”

Elle Stone Race – U.S. Women’s National Team 1991-1996; 1999-2000

Hometown & High School:
Cheshire, CT, Cheshire High School
College/University Attended & College Team Achievements:
Penn State University – 2X NCAA First Team All American, Captain, 2 Final Four appearances
Olympic & National Team Participation:
World Cup Bronze Medalist 1994, Pan Am Games Silver Medalist 1995 & 1999, Champion’s Trophy Bronze Medalist 1995
Connection to Lafayette and/or Penn State:
Penn State alumni, Assistant Coach 1992-1995

Claire Latham – 2012 Olympian | US Women's National Team 2005-2013

Hometown & High School :
Centreville, Virginia, Centreville High School
College/University Attended & College Team Achievements:
Wake Forest University 2001 – 2005. 2002 & 2003 ACC Champions. 2002, 2003 & 2004 National Champions. First team All-ACC 2003 & 2004. All-American 2004. NCAA All-Tournament Team 2003 & 2004. Inducted into Wake Forest University Hall of Fame 2019
Olympic & National Team Participation:
167 international competitions. 2006 World Cup Qualifier in Rome, Italy. 2007 Champions Challenge in Baku, Azerbaijan. 2009 Pan American Cup, Silver Medal in Hamilton, Bermuda. 2010 World Cup Qualifier in Chula Vista, California. 2011 Champions Challenge, Silver Medal in Dublin, Ireland. 2011 Pan American Games, Gold Medal in Guadalajara, Mexico. 2012 Champions Challenge, Silver Medal in Dublin, Ireland. 2012 Olympics in London, England. 2013 World League Round 2, Champions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Four Nation Tournaments in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Chile, Spain, Germany and Holland
Quote:
“I’m excited to be part of this clinic and share my love of hockey with fellow players. With
LA 2028 on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to celebrate our sport, sharpen your skills,
and feel the Olympic energy building here at home!”

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