OUR TEAM
Supporting every practice, game, and program is a leadership team committed to excellence.
From coaches to administrators, we bring experience, passion, and a shared vision to create an organized, professional environment that empowers every athlete—and their families—to grow, succeed, and enjoy their Club lacrosse experience to the fullest.
MEET THE TEAM SUPPORTING LAX MANIAX
Director & Coach
Kevin Paglino
Kevin brings over 13 years of coaching experience in girls’ lacrosse, including varsity and high-level club programs. A former high school and collegiate player, Kevin began coaching when his daughters started playing, gaining invaluable experience with the Yorktown Athletic Club and later as Head Coach at Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School and Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator at The Ursuline School, guiding teams to multiple championships and semifinals and helping several players advance to Division I lacrosse. He also served as recruiting coordinator and offensive coach for The House of Sports Lacrosse Club, drawing on his family’s extensive club experience to develop players and impactful programs. Kevin currently serves as Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach at Manatee High School, where he continues to inspire athletes and grow the sport.
Coach/ Director of Player Development
Carolyn Keber
A native of Bethesda, Maryland and a Dartmouth alumna, Coach Carolyn brings over 25 years of coaching experience to Lax Maniax, with stints in Maryland, Virginia, New Hampshire, England, Wales, and Florida. She was the inaugural head coach at The Out-of-Door Academy, leading the program to multiple District Championships and strong Regional playoff runs.
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Coach Keber also served as head coach of the True Florida HS Elite team and founded the Florida Flames, an all-girls K–8 recreational program competing in the FGCLL. She currently serves as the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, beginning her first spring season in 2026, and is recognized for her ability to develop players, build strong team cultures, and grow the game locally.
Coach/Consultant
Heather Ballew
Coach Heather brings extensive experience in girls’ lacrosse at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. She is currently the Head Coach for New College of Florida’s NAIA Women’s Lacrosse team and previously served as Head Coach at Sarasota High School, leading teams to multiple playoff appearances.
Heather has also held leadership roles with Gulf Coast Lacrosse and True FL Girls Lacrosse, guiding athletes to tournament and playoff success. Her specialties include program development, coaching strategy, and player leadership, and she draws on her own playing experience — including captaincy at Clemson University and MVP honors at the 2022 World Festival — to develop athletes’ fundamentals, game IQ, and competitive edge.
Coach Corey brings over 4 years of varsity and elite travel coaching experience in girls’ lacrosse, highlighted by district and regional championship success. She serves as the Assistant Coach for the Manatee High School varsity girls lacrosse team, helping guide the program to 1 district championship and 2 regional championship appearances. In club and travel lacrosse, her teams have earned 3 tournament championships and 7 playoff berths. Coach Corey’s specialties include defense and draw controls, where she focuses on developing fundamentals, game IQ, and competitive edge for players at all levels.​​​​​​​​​​
Coach
COREY HENDRICKS DAVEY
Coach & Social Media/Content Specialist
SAmmy Paglino
A former attacker at Coastal Carolina and Stetson Universities, Coach Sammy specializes in developing offensive skills, lacrosse IQ, and competitive intensity. She was a member of Coastal Carolina’s first conference championship team, which also made its first NCAA tournament appearance, and draws on her experience to guide athletes at every level.
Originally from Westchester County, NY, Sammy played for Yorktown High School and the nationally ranked Prime Time Girls Lacrosse Club. She is committed to helping players reach their full potential on and off the field and also supports Lax Maniax through social media content and engagement, connecting athletes, families, and the broader lacrosse community.
Goalie Coach
SHAWN BAIRD
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Administration
Rebecca Hart
Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Cojo brings over 30 years of lacrosse experience as a coach, club director, and sports parent, with a strong focus on program development and community engagement. He has extensive experience coaching at the town and recreational level and currently serves as Varsity Lacrosse Coach at The Ursuline School. As the former Director of Girls Lacrosse at House of Sports, he rebuilt a floundering program into a reputable club and also developed a highly respected training academy, creating clear, focused partnerships with local town and recreational programs and leveraging the club to help them grow rather than compete. Drawing on his coaching, program leadership, and experience guiding his own children through club lacrosse, Joe uses these insights to support Lax Maniax families and ensure players have the best possible experience both on and off the field.
Joe "Cojo" Frederick