field hockey club
Coaches
TAMI SCOLA, FOUNDER U16 & U19 Coach
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
TAMI SCOLA, FOUNDER U16 & U19 Coach
GINA ALLESSIE, FOUNDER U10-U19 COACH
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
TAMI SCOLA, FOUNDER U16 & U19 Coach
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Alley Cat coach since:
MACKENZIE ALLESSIE U12-U19 HEAD COACH
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
"Mack" is a household field hockey name in PA. Graduating from Donegal in 2019, she's a 2x State Champion, 4x District Champion, 4x Section Champion, and was donned the Female Athlete of the Year by the Lancaster/Lebanon League her senior season. Also a USA National Team Member
College: Played 2 seasons at Ohio State earning National Offen
"Mack" is a household field hockey name in PA. Graduating from Donegal in 2019, she's a 2x State Champion, 4x District Champion, 4x Section Champion, and was donned the Female Athlete of the Year by the Lancaster/Lebanon League her senior season. Also a USA National Team Member
College: Played 2 seasons at Ohio State earning National Offensive Player of the Year accolade in 2020; Played 3 seasons at PSU; 5x All American; 5x Preseason Watch List; 5x All Region; 2022 Big Ten Champion; 2x Captain.
Fun Fact: She still holds numerous state and national records, including
- Most Goals in a Season
- Most Goals in a Career
- Most Points in a Season
- Most Points in a Career
Alley Cat Coach since: 2015
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
kiley strohm U16 & U19 HEAD COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
A graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, Kiley (Kulina) continued her career at Penn State, and was also a member of the USA U-21 National Team.
College: Penn State University Class of 2002; Big Ten Player of the Year and PSU's leading scorer her Senior year, First Team All-American, 2x First Team All-Big Ten, 2x Big Ten All-Tournament Te
A graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, Kiley (Kulina) continued her career at Penn State, and was also a member of the USA U-21 National Team.
College: Penn State University Class of 2002; Big Ten Player of the Year and PSU's leading scorer her Senior year, First Team All-American, 2x First Team All-Big Ten, 2x Big Ten All-Tournament Team, 3x First Team All-Mideast Region.
Other Coaching Experience: prior Milton Hershey HS Head Coach; current Lower Dauphin HS Assistant Coach
Alley Cat coach since: 2021
becky Elliott goalie coach
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
becky Elliott goalie coach
As the head coach of Lancaster Bible College's field hockey program, Becky brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the club.
College: Lebanon Valley College Class of 1997. NCAA Division 3 Final Four 1996 & 1997. 1997 NCAA All-Tournament Team
Alley Cat coach since:
CAYLA HOMSHER U12-U19 COACH
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
becky Elliott goalie coach
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Alley Cat coach since:
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
Another Alley Cat alumnus + graduate of Palmyra High School, Skylar brings high energy and a focus on fun and fundamentals to her teams.
College: University of Lynchburg, Lebanon Valley College
Game Day Warm Up: eating a Go-Go Squeeze and writing her “word of the season” on arm
Alley Cat coach since: 2022
lydia miller U12-U19 COACH
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
skylar dise U12, U14, U16 COACH
Yet another Alley Cat alumnus + graduate of Donegal High School.
College: Senior at Towson University
Fun Fact: favorite activity outside of hockey is taking dog, Maggie, for walks
Alley Cat coach since: 2022
maggie mcateer U12-U19 COACH
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
maggie mcateer U12-U19 COACH
Another Alley Cat alumnus + graduate of Annville Cleona High School.
College: Freshman at Delaware Valley University
Fun Fact: Currently serves as PA FFA State Officer, traveling the state, meeting many people, growing in her leadership, and deepening knowledge of agriculture.
Game Day Warm Up: Eating M&M trail mix on the ride to fields
Alley Cat coach since: 2023
kristi ecenroad Goalie coach
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
maggie mcateer U12-U19 COACH
In addition to coaching at Alley Cats, Kristi coaches the hockey team at her alma mater, Northern Lebanon High School, where she played 4 years as a center back.
College: Messiah College Class of 1999. Converted to goalie and played in the Division 3 Final Four tournament 3 of 4 years.
Favorite Food: seafood
Fun Fact: raises over 650,000 chickens a year on their family farm
Alley Cat Coach since: 2023
PAIGE MILLER U12-U19 COACH
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
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Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
Katie weaver U16, U19 COACH (ADVANCED SKILLS)
Katie joined Alley Cats with over 25 years of coaching experience from youth ages all the way through college. She attended Hershey High School and was a standout field hockey player.
College: University of Connecticut Class of 2002. 2x First team All-American. UConn Rookie of the Year. 4x Regional All-American. 4x Defensive Player of the Year.
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Alley Cat Coach since: 2022
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
College: Millersville University Class of 2023
Fun Fact:
Alley Cat coach since: 2023
megan frye U14, U16, U19 COACH
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
College: University of Virginia Class of 2008
Fun Fact:
Alley Cat coach since: 2017
Olivia kirkpatrick U12-U19 COACH
lexi robison U14, U16 COACH
Olivia kirkpatrick U12-U19 COACH
A graduate of Palmyra High School, "Liv" has been playing field hockey since the age of 5.
I started coaching when I was 15
College: Freshman at Liberty University
Fun Fact: Has two fake teeth
Favorite Food: pad Thai
Game Day Warm Up: listen to classical music to get calm and get in the zone
Alley Cat coach since: 2023
MICHELLE ECKERT U10 COACH
EMMA miller U12, U14, U16 COACH
MICHELLE ECKERT U10 COACH
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Alley Cat coach since:
CHEYENNE RODRIGUEZ U10 COACH
EMMA miller U12, U14, U16 COACH
MICHELLE ECKERT U10 COACH
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Alley Cat coach since:
EMMA miller U12, U14, U16 COACH
EMMA miller U12, U14, U16 COACH
EMMA miller U12, U14, U16 COACH
Another Alley Cat alumnus + graduate of Donegal High School
College: Senior at Towson University
Fun Fact: Studying Nursing
Alley Cat coach since: 2021