Leadership
KATIE MCMAHON-GATES
Executive Director
Katie is the Executive Director of PRIDE Lacrosse and has been at the helm of the program since 2016.
Katie has over 20 years of lacrosse coaching experience and is also the Executive Director Go2Sports, a travel sports partner organization. She has coached teams at the youth, high school, and college level. She was previously the Head Varsity Coach at Georgetown Visitation from 2017 - 2021 and was named All-Met Coach of the Year 2018. While at Visitation, Katie led the program to their highest national ranking in school history (#1, 2021) and the team was consistently ranked in the Top 10 during her tenure. Prior to coaching Katie was a 3x All-American at UC Davis, holding the records for goals, assists, points, and caused turnovers. She was inducted into the UC Davis Hall of Fame in 2021.
Her mission is to grow the game of lacrosse by creating a fun and enthusiastic learning environment while teaching young girls to be confident and strong leaders.
HAYLEY SABOL
Director
Hayley Sabol is The Director of PRIDE Girls Lacrosse. She is in her fourth year working at PRIDE Lacrosse. Hayley joined PRIDE in September of 2021 as Coach for the Nationally Ranked 2029 Team. In May of 2022 Hayley joined PRIDE Full Time as the Director of Recruiting. Over the last 4 years Hayley has stepped into many different roles at PRIDE, most recently being named Director. Prior to her time at PRIDE Hayley was as an Assistant Coach in the NCAA. She served 2 years as the Assistant Coach at George Washington University (DI) and 1 season at The College of Saint Rose (DII).
During her time at George Washington, Hayley oversaw the Defense and Draw. In her second season at GW Hayley helped coach the Revolutionaries to their first appearance in the Atlantic-10 Conference tournament for the first time in over a decade. During her time at GW, Hayley obtained her Masters Degree in Sports Management.
Prior to working at GW, Hayley began her Collegiate coaching career at The College of Saint Rose in Albany NY. During her tenure there, she helped start the Division II women's lacrosse program which debuted in the Spring of 2020. Hayley led the Offense and Draw work for the Golden Knights.
Hayley graduated from Saint Josephs University (NCAA Division I) in 2019 with a Bachelors degree in Food Marketing. Hayley was a 4 year starter for the Hawks and was named team Captain her senior year. Hayley was named to the 2016 A-10 All-Rookie Team and penned her name in the record book for most games ever played in SJU history (2019).
Hayley is a native of Londonderry, Vermont. She grew up playing soccer, basketball, lacrosse and swam competitively. Hayley graduated from Burr and Burton Academy in 2015 after being named an Under Armour All- American 2 years in a row (2014 - 2015).
Hayley has a passion for the game of lacrosse. She takes PRIDE in her relationships with her families on and off the field.
Chloe Reed
Assistant Director
Chloe is an Assistant Director for PRIDE and brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the program. Before joining the PRIDE team full time in the Fall of 2024, she spent three years coaching at the youth, high school, and club levels, helping players develop their skills and passion for the game.
Chloe played Division I lacrosse at George Mason University for five years, graduating in 2024 with a degree in Kinesiology. During her collegiate career, she was named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team in 2021 and served as a two-year captain for the Patriots, leading with dedication, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. She was also recognized for her achievements in the classroom, earning A-10 Honor Roll distinctions.
Before college, Chloe played high school lacrosse at Bishop Ireton in Alexandria, Virginia, where she was part of a dominant program. Her team competed and won the WCAC Conference Championship 3x and VISAA State Championship 2x in her high school career. Chloe was recognized as an All Conference player in each of her seasons and earned All-State honors in her final year with the Cardinals. Her experience competing at a high level has shaped her approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of discipline, teamwork, and leadership.
Her background as both a player and coach allows her to connect with athletes at all levels, guiding them in their development on and off the field. Chloe is passionate about helping players reach their potential, focusing on skill development, leadership, and teamwork.
MATTHEW HIA
Director of Youth Development
Matt brings 11 years of coaching experience to PRIDE. Matt began coaching with PRIDE in 2019 with the 2026W team and is currently the head coach for the 2030 RED team.
Matt is a Virginia Tech Alumni where he majored in Business Information Technology and played club lacrosse as a goalie. After graduation, he began his coaching career coaching with DCLAX, a nonprofit lacrosse program. He then began coaching at George C. Marshall Highschool for 4 years where their team went to States twice in the running, won 1 regional title, and earned 3 district titles.
Matt has played on several lacrosse teams; NoVa West Crusaders Lacrosse Team- Summer 2009, Played in the All Star Capital Box League Lacrosse (CBLL)- Winter 2009, Marshall High School Lacrosse Goalie 2005 – 2009, Virginia Tech Lacrosse Club Team (2009-2011), After Graduation played on the following Teams: Redline Lacrosse, Cruitcast, Lacrosse Unlimited, and Uncommon Fit.
Matt brings 11 years of coaching experience to PRIDE. Matt began coaching with PRIDE in 2019 with the 2026W team and is currently the head coach for the 2030 RED team.
Matt is a Virginia Tech Alumni where he majored in Business Information Technology and played club lacrosse as a goalie. After graduation, he began his coaching career coaching with DCLAX, a nonprofit lacrosse program. He then began coaching at George C. Marshall Highschool for 4 years where their team went to States twice in the running, won 1 regional title, and earned 3 district titles.
Katy O'mara
Senior Director of College Recruiting, Go2Sports
A 2002 graduate of Dartmouth College, Katy has spent over 20 years coaching at all levels, including most recently as the owner of Carolina Fever. Katy helped to start the club in 2005 under the direction of UNC Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Jenny Levy, while working as an assistant overseeing the defense on Coach Levy's staff at Carolina. In 2012, Katy acquired the club and steered its growth to become the premier program in North Carolina, consistently competing with top teams in the country.
A key feature of Carolina Fever was the recruiting and player development program. In 16 years, more than 140 players went on to play lacrosse in college at all levels - notably including such prolific collegiate teams such as UNC, Boston College, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Colorado, Duke, and Penn among many others. Coach O'Mara built a recruiting system that prioritized preparation - both player development and family awareness, communication, and finding the right fit. She understands the need to find schools that meet a player and family's needs in order for girls to thrive following their commitment. With the current NCAA landscape constantly changing - including NIL, roster caps, and more, Katy's deep connections among college coaches ensure she is well positioned to educate families as a guide through the recruitment process. Her greatest joy is watching her players move on to enjoy continued success - both on and off the field, at the next level.
As a coach, Katy has worked at the high school and collegiate levels. She started her coaching career as the head coach at Morristown Beard School in Morristown, New Jersey followed by an assistant position at National Cathedral School in Washington, DC. She moved to Chapel Hill thereafter to coach at UNC and had the pleasure of mentoring four US Team players and three multi-year All-Americans as the defensive coordinator for the Tar Heels. After earning her MBA at UNC and starting a family, Katy came back to scholastic coaching in 2015 when she started the varsity program at Cary Academy in Cary, North Carolina.
As a player, Katy started all four years on the defensive end for the Big Green and served as captain her senior year. She earned All-Ivy and All-American honors during her time in Hanover.