coaches' Bio - Wake forest clinic

Lauren Crandall — 3x Olympian, Captain (2011–2016), U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2005–2016)

College/University Attended & College Team Achievements: Wake Forest University — 2x National Champion, 2x ACC Champion

Olympic & National Team Participation: 2008, 2012, 2016 Olympian; 2011 & 2015 Pan Am Gold Medal Teams; 2014 Champions Challenge Gold Medal Team; 2016 Champions Trophy Bronze Medal Team; Captain 2011–2016

Quote: “This clinic brings together two teams that are dear to my heart: Wake Forest and the U.S. Women’s National Team. Both teams were pivotal in my development as a person and a player. I look forward to giving back to both programs in order to help these athletes achieve their highest potential. I’m especially excited to help fundraise for the USWNT as they prepare for the 2028 LA Olympic Games! And to be able to come back home to Wake to do this is extra special!”

Michelle Kasold Garner — 2x Olympian, 1x World Cup, 3x Pan Am Games (2 Gold, 1 Silver), U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2006–2017)

College/University Attended & College Team Achievements: Wake Forest University (2005–2009) — WF Hall of Fame, 2009 WF Female Athlete of the Year, 1x ACC Champion, 3x All-American, 3x All-ACC, WF 2nd in career assists, WF All-time single-season assist leader, WF 3rd in career points, WF 3rd & 4th in single-season points, WF 4th in career goals

Olympic & National Team Participation: 2x Olympian, 1x World Cup, 3x Pan Am Games (2 Gold, 1 Silver), U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2006–2017), 227 caps

Quote: “I am looking forward to coaching youth athletes who love the sport of field hockey! It's so exciting to have the Olympics in the U.S., and it’s a wonderful opportunity to be connected to our National Team (past and present) on this journey to support the path to LA, as well as inspire the future generation of Olympians! I hope to see you there!”

Jamie Whitten Montgomery — U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2013–2015)

College/University Attended & College Team Achievements: Wake Forest University (2003–2007) — National Champions (2003 & 2004), ACC Champions (2003 & 2006), 2006 Second Team All-American, 2006 All-ACC Team

Olympic & National Team Participation: Senior Women’s Developmental Team (2008–2009), Senior Women’s National Team (2013–2015)

Connection to Wake Forest: Proud 2007 Wake Forest graduate; played for Jen Averill; teammate of Lauren Crandall and Michelle Kasold; Assistant Coach for Jen Averill at Wake Forest (2017–2018)

Quote: “I am incredibly excited to help Pave the Way to LA with this amazing group of former Olympians! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with and learn from an incredible group of coaches during the lead-up to an Olympics held in our home country!”

Paige Stem (formerly Selenski) — 2012 Olympian, U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2010–2016)

College/University Attended & College Team Achievements: University of Virginia — 4x All-American, 4x First Team All-ACC, 3x Honda Award Semifinalist, 2012 ACC Offensive Player of the Year, 2009 ACC Freshman of the Year, Virginia Field Hockey’s all-time career points leader, 2x Final Four Participant

Olympic & National Team Participation: 2012 Olympian, 2016 Olympic alternate, 2014 World Cup Team, U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2010–2016)

Quote: “The Pave the Way to LA clinics provide a unique opportunity to receive coaching from some of the best former Olympians and members of the U.S. National Team. These clinics also support the current U.S. Women’s National Team as they prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games. I am looking forward to the Pave the Way to LA clinic at Wake Forest, and I am always excited to coach and help develop youth field hockey players. It brings me great joy to share my knowledge and passion for the sport.”

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