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Spring 2021
Youth & Middle School Rec Leagues
Small Group Training
Scholastic Teams – Weddington & South Meck
Want spring travel info — we are in the middle of a the Season. Email miki@charlotteambush.com to inquire about open spots.
Summer 2021 – Camps, Tournaments & Training
Summer Camps for 1st-12th Graders
Tournaments & Showcases
Indoor 3v3 Playdays – coming soon!
Elite/Select Training Program – coming soon!
High Schoolers — Want to coach or umpire – email miki@charlotteambush.com
Joey Prestidge
U19 Program Head
Sarah Krombolz
Technical Director,
U19 Program Head (outdoor)
USA Field Hockey LEVEL II Certified Coach
Started with Ambush:
2015
Three words to describe Coach Krombolz:
Grateful. Loyal. Passionate
Playing Experience:
A four-year starter at the University of Iowa, Krombolz was a 3x All-Big Ten selection, a 2x All-Region selection, and an All-American selection in 1999. In her senior campaign as team captain, she helped lead the Hawkeyes to the NCAA Final Four.
Coaching Experience:
Krombolz coached alongside Steve Jennings for the past 13 seasons at American University in Washington, D.C. (the past seven years as the Associate Head Coach). In her time at American, she helped the Eagles reach seven of the last ten NCAA Tournaments, eight consecutive Patriot League Championships, and nine straight Patriot League Regular Season Championships.
Sarah Kocmond
Business Manager
Rec League Director
USA Field Hockey LEVEL II Certified Coach
helpful, keeper, team-player
One of Coach Kocmond's Favorite Club Moments:
Manning the check-in table as Ambush hosted the RCCs and see field hockey take over Matthews Sportsplex.
Kelsey Melando
U12 Program Head
Started with Ambush:
2012
Favorite Club Moments:
Coaching the U16 team at 2013 Festival in Florida
Playing Experience:
started playing at 10 years old
Washington Wolves Club
Quince Orchard HS - Maryland 4A State Champs 2006
Appalachian State University; 2008-2012, NFHCA National Academic Squad '08-'12, Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll '08-'12, Southern Conference Commissioner’s Medal '08-'12
Coaching Experience:
Charlotte Country Day School JV Head Coach
Myers Park High School V Assistant Coach 2016-present
Rachael Snelgrove
U14 Program Head
Started with Ambush:
2015
Favorite Club Moments:
Trips to Virginia
Playing Experience:
4 year HS varsity starter in central PA- First team all region 2002
Messiah College 2003-2006Starter all 3 seasons I played: National Quarterfinalists 2003, National Final Four Qualifiers 2004, National Runners up 2005, NCAA All Tournament Team 2005, 3rin nation for NCAA D3 for defensive saves 2005
Coaching Experience:
Currently Head High School FH Coach at Covenant Day School- started the program in 2015.
Head FH Coach at Houghton College 2008-2010, 2011-2014
Director of Houghton College FH Camp 2014-2015
Assistant FH Coach at Robert Morris University 2007
Futures Coach 2007-2008
Coached Champions Edge FH, East Coast FH, Messiah College FH, Bloomsburg FH Camps 2008-2010
Michelle Garrity
Assistant Director,
U16 Program Head
USA Field Hockey LEVEL II Certified Coach
Started with Ambush:
2010
One of Coach Meesh's Favorite Club Moments:
Seeing the U16 team accomplish great things at Disney 2014
Playing Experience:
Providence Day School 1999-2003 (All-State '02 & '03), Wake Forest University Club 2004-2006 (2 year starter)
Manager of the Wake Forest University Field Hockey Team in 2007 under Head Coach Jen Averill and Goalie Coach Christina Restivo
Coaching Experience:
Varsity Assistant Coach and Goalie Coach for...
Forsyth Country Day School (Lewisville, NC) 2005-2006
West Forsyth High School (Clemmons, NC) 2008-2010
Providence Day School (Charlotte, NC) 2011-present