Class of 2004
Sports: Volleyball and Lacrosse
Positions: Outside Hitter (VB) &Midfielder/Defender (LAX)
Jersey: #11/#15
Athletic Accomplishments:
Carol was a two-sport athlete, excelling in both volleyball andlacrosse. As a lacrosse player, she was a 2004 Capital AthleticConference (CAC) Player of the Year and after graduation, as theCollege’s women’s lacrosse coach, was named the 2008CAC Coach of the Year. Carol was twice selected for first team,NCAA Division III All-American for women’s lacrosse. She ledher lacrosse team to four consecutive NCAA Division III tournamentappearances.
Career Highlights:
Volleyball: She was a four-yearletter-winner. Carol was co-captain her senior year. At end of hercollegiate career, as an outside hitter, she ranked fifth in schoolhistory in digs and ninth in kills.
Lacrosse: Carol was a four-yearletter-winner and co-captain junior and senior years. She was namedInside Lacrosse Division III Player of the Week as a senior andteam MVP in her junior and senior years. She was named First Team,All-CAC three consecutive years; first team, All-Mid AtlanticRegion three consecutive years; and first team, All-American twoconsecutive years. As a first year, she started as a defender andquickly moved to midfielder. In her sophomore year, shestarted and played in all 20 games and was the team’s thirdleading scorer with 37 goals and 32 assists. In her junior year,she set the school record for assists in a game (8) and in a season(50). She also led her team in total points (100). As a senior, sheset the team record for most points in a single season. Carol alsoset three school assist records; assists in a game (8); in a season(50); and in a career (112), passing Kathy HolmesSulkowski’s ’02 (2008 Hall of Famer) record of73. She led the team in goals (44); assists (26); and total points(70).
Coaching Accomplishments:
Carol was the assistant women’s field hockeyand lacrosse coach at McDaniel College (2004-06). She was headwomen’s lacrosse coach at St. Mary’s (2007-08) with atwo-year record of 23-14. She led Seahawks back to nationalrankings and to the NCAA Division III tournament in 2008 after afour-year absence. She was a physical education teacher and coachfor girls’ basketball and lacrosse at Gerstell Academy,Finksburg, Maryland (August 2008-July 2009). She is the headwomen’s lacrosse coach at Dickinson College beginning in July2009. In 2010, her first season, the team made CentennialConference Tournament. They are currently ranked third on all-timewins as a coach with nine wins and winning percentage of 60%.
Most Memorable Sports Experience at St.Mary’s:
“There were so many memorable moments in the2002 lacrosse season, which makes it difficult to choose just one!Winning 19 consecutive games, breaking multiple team scoringrecords, having the #1 scoring defense in the country, earning anational ranking of #4 in the country, winning the conferencechampionship and hosting the region of the NCAA tournament were allincredible accomplishments and made for a very memorable season. Ican also vividly remember each NCAA selection show and how I feltwhen St. Mary’s College was called. Our team was instantlygranted a second season and we knew that we were a part of a veryelite group within our sport.”
Most Missed about Playing and Coaching atSt. Mary’s:
“I truly miss putting on a Seahawk uniform andthe physical challenges that take place while competing at a highlevel. The adrenaline and determination that take over when youscore a goal or dive across the floor to dig a ball are feelingsthat are almost difficult to put into words. I can vividlyremember the sense of pride and school spirit in reaching the NCAADIII lacrosse tournament and representing St. Mary’s Collegeon the national level. I miss the camaraderie and chemistry on andoff the field between the Class of 2004 and will never forget ourtime spent together and all of our accomplishments as agroup.”
“Having the opportunity to coach at my almamater was a once in a lifetime experience. There is a bond that youhave with a program that you played for which makes it easy topaint a picture for recruits, excites you when you step on the gamefield and allows you to be a special mentor for your playersbecause you were in their exact shoes just a few years before. Iwill always be grateful for the opportunity to coach lacrosse atSt. Mary’s College.”
Words of Advice for Today’s SeahawkAthlete:
“Take advantage of every opportunity that youare given during your four years as a student athlete andrealize that those opportunities are finite. Strive to be your bestduring each run, workout, practice and game. This determinationwill also help your teammates to succeed. Competing on a varsityathletic team is an honor and all memories and feelings ofaccomplishment will be worth every ounce of effort that you haveput forth. Realize that four years of competition will actuallyfeel like a blink of an eye. Lastly, hang on to your Seahawk gearand be proud to wear it years later.”
Since St. Mary’s:
“I currently reside in Manchester, Marylandwith my husband Matt and our dog Mali. I am in my second season asthe Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Dickinson College. Myhusband is the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach for CentennialConference rival McDaniel College. Needless to say we are alacrosse family and I feel very fortunate to continue to beinvolved in a sport that I am so passionate about.”
Other Thoughts/Memories:
“I am very fortunate that all of my athleticexperiences and achievements were shared with my parents. In myeight seasons as an athlete and three seasons as a head coach myparents have only missed a handful of games. My mom & dad havespent many Saturdays traveling to various colleges on the eastcoast and made many mid week trips to St. Mary’s county aftera long day of work. Their support of my athletic endeavors helpedto make me a better player, coach and person.”
“I want to say thank you to my coaches Torch, Megan, Drewand Kelly for all of their teaching, compassion, patience,mentoring and memories throughout my four years of volleyball andlacrosse at St. Mary’s. Finally, thank you to all of myteammates. I was pushed everyday at practice and supported in everygame by a talented, hardworking and fun group of young women. YEAHHAWKS!!”
