GIRLS TRAINING

MEET THE TRAINERS

Coach Christine Weber

Positions: Attack
College: George Washington University

Christine is a former Division 1 lacrosse player, and a four-year member of the Immaculate Heart Academy varsity lacrosse team, of which she was a senior captain. As a 2020 graduate of George Washington University, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Anthropology with minors in Biology and Sustainability. As a Colonial, Christine served her team as an attacker for all 4 years of her college career. She ended her college career in her last-ever game by scoring all 5 of her 5 shots against fellow Division 1 team, the William and Mary Tribe. Predominantly an attacker, Christine’s skills include power and precision shooting, feeding, re-defending techniques, and plays.

As a senior at IHA she scored 55 goals and had 15 assists, finishing her high school career with 104 goals and 34 assists. Among other accolades, Christine earned a spot on the All-North Jersey Second Team, and was named a New Jersey All-Star in 2016. The same year, the Blue Eagles competed in the Bergen County title game and the North Jersey Group 3 quarterfinals.

Christine was also a longtime member of the T3 Elite Lacrosse Club. During this experience, she played at a high level of competition where she developed her attacking skills and gained exposure to the college recruiting process.

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Coach Dana Meehan

Positions: Attack
College: Kean University

Dana Meehan is a recent graduate from Kean University. She was a four year starter on the attack for the Cougars. Despite the COVID 19 pandemic affecting two lacrosse seasons, Dana was able to surpass the milestone of 100 points.

In 4 years and 46 games played, Dana scored 76 goals and had 29 assists. Dana was on the IWLCA academic honor roll for her junior and senior year. To earn this honor, you have to have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Dana’s lacrosse philosophy consists of mastering the basic skills, being creative, and having fun while playing the game of lacrosse.

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Coach Cecelia Webb

Cecelia Webb is a senior defender at Summit High School. She is committed to the University of Virginia. She is a captain for the 2023 Summit Lacrosse season and a 4 year varsity member of the Summit Lacrosse team. She helped bring home the Tournament of Champions win in 2022 for Summit. In her junior year, Cecelia was an All-American, All Academic American, First All Team State, First Team All Group, and First Team All Conference. Her sophomore year she was a Second Team All Group and Second Team All Conference.

She coaches any chance she gets as she loves to spread her knowledge and appreciation of the game to future players. Stick skills, footwork, and lacrosse IQ are the most important skills to Cecelia. She is the ideal coach for your player!

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Gianna Beckmeyer

Gianna started her lacrosse roots when she was 12 years old in her hometown of Washington Township. She spent her teen years playing defense for her High School at Immaculate Heart Academy in the highly competitive Stars and Stripes League; as well as both NY club teams, the Hudson Valley Hurricanes and nationally ranked ADK. Gianna continued her lacrosse career at the DIII nationally ranked Catholic University in Washington D.C., winning three Landmark Conference championships and participating in three NCAA national tournaments.

Today alongside her nursing career, Gianna currently coaches varsity lacrosse at Immaculate Conception High School and here at Advanced Lacrosse.

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Ellsa Peabody

Coach: Ellsa Peabody

Position: AttackCollege: Muhlenberg College

Coach Ellsa plays for the Women’s Lacrosse team at Muhlenberg College and has been a part of the program for the past three years. Ellsa majors in Psychology and minors in Public Health.

At Muhlenberg College, Ellsa has been a starting attacker since her sophomore year and has helped the program compete in the Division III Centennial Conference. Ellsa has also been part of the Centennial Conference Honor Roll two years in a row. During her high school career at Westwood High School, Ellsa was named First Team All-League in her Senior and Junior years, as well as Second Team All-County her Senior Year.

Coach Ellsa enjoys coaching as it provides an opportunity to share the knowledge she has gained over the past eight years of playing lacrosse. She is confident in her leadership skills and experience assisting others as she has captained three sports during high school. Ellsa has also assisted in coaching both lacrosse and soccer at high levels. Coach Ellsa is proud of her own improvement in her stick skills and lacrosse IQ. Coach Ellsa is able to translate these skills while assisting others to maximize their talent and play to their fullest potential.