Catherine Shelley is a dedicated lacrosse enthusiast hailing from Dublin, Ohio. With a passion for the sport that dates back to her college days, she has made significant contributions to the lacrosse community both as a player and a coach. Catherine’s lacrosse journey began during her time at Ohio University. As a player, she displayed exceptional talent and a deep understanding of the game. In 2003, Catherine took her love for lacrosse to the next level by founding Lucky Lax. She aimed to share her knowledge and passion for the sport with young athletes, nurturing their talent and guiding them towards success. Her dedication and expertise quickly made Lucky Lax a trusted name in the lacrosse community. Currently, Catherine is the Head Coach at Grizzell Middle School, where she continues to make a lasting impact on the local lacrosse scene. In her first year as head coach, she led the team to impressive achievements, securing a championship title and a runner-up position. Her leadership skills and ability to inspire her players have undoubtedly played a significant role in the team’s success. Outside of lacrosse, Catherine is a devoted mother to four children. Despite her busy schedule, she actively engages in various youth academic and athletic initiatives. Recognizing the importance of a well-rounded education and extracurricular involvement, she strives to support and encourage young students in their endeavors. Her passion for the sport, coupled with her dedication to nurturing young talent, continues to inspire and shape the future of lacrosse in Dublin, Ohio, and beyond.

Amanda Shimp is an Endwell, New York native, and a 2009 graduate from The Ohio State University. At Ohio State, Shimp earned her BA degree in Middle Childhood Education, with minors in Education and African & African American Studies. Athletically, she was a three-year starter of the Women’s Lacrosse team. Shimp earned American Lacrosse Conference All-Conference honors in 2007 and All-Tournament honors in 2007 and 2008 as a midfielder. After graduation, Shimp went on to earn her Masters in Sports Administration from the University of Louisville. In 2011, Shimp joined the Winthrop University Coaching Staff as an Assistant Coach. At Winthrop, she led the team to multiple Big South Tournament titles, and NCAA tournament appearances within the first 3 years of competition. In 2016, Shimp was hired as the Assistant Coach at Virginia Tech. In 2017, she helped them to engineer the most successful season in 18 years, followed by a NCAA bid in 2018. In 2020, she was promoted to Associate Head Coach for Virginia Tech.