HOCO GIRLS 2030 BLACK
Coaches
Julie LeGar, Head Coach
Julie LeGar, Head Coach
Julie is from Carroll County, Maryland and played lacrosse her entire life. She played for M&D lacrosse club, Garrison Forest School, and the University of Maryland Women’s lacrosse team. In addition to her playing career, Julie has been coaching club lacrosse since she was 15 years old. She has high school coaching experience as well, coaching at Glenelg Country School and Maryvale Preparatory School. Julie joins the HoCo 2030 Black coaching staff after coaching HoCo 2025 Black through their final season.
- 2x National Champion with Maryland Women’s Lacrosse
- 3x Big Ten Conference Champion with Maryland Women’s Lacrosse
- 4x Big Ten Regular Season Champion with Maryland Women’s Lacrosse
- 3x Academic All-Big Ten
- 4-year Letter Winner in Lacrosse at Garrison Forest School
- 3x Team Captain at Garrison Forest School
- 4x IAAM All-Conference
- Champion All-American in 2011
- Team Maryland in the Brine National Lacrosse Classic
- Baltimore Metro Team
- Letters in field hockey and basketball
- Won the IAAM championship with Garrison Forest field hockey in 2011 and 2012
- Played for M&D 2014 Black winning 22 championships with the team
Danielle Prietz, Head Coach
Danielle Prietz, Head Coach
Coach Danielle is a distinguished multi-sport athlete and coach with extensive experience in soccer, lacrosse, and basketball, and a proven record of building high-performing teams at the high school, club, and collegiate levels. A standout three-sport athlete at South Carroll High School, Danielle excelled in soccer and lacrosse as a four-year varsity player in both sports, earning First Team All-County, First Team All-Conference, and All-State honors, while also competing in club soccer and club lacrosse. Danielle continued her athletic career at Frostburg State University, where she played two years of collegiate soccer—earning All-Conference recognition both seasons—and two years of collegiate lacrosse before transferring to Towson University to compete in an additional two years of collegiate soccer. This extensive playing background provided a deep understanding of high-level competition and significantly shaped their development as a coach.
Danielle began her coaching career at Maryvale Preparatory School as a JV lacrosse coach while assisting with the varsity program, later serving as the Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Howard Community College, where she helped guide the team to the NJCAA National Tournament. She went on to become the Head Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse Coach at Paint Branch High School before taking on multiple roles at Liberty High School, where she currently serves as the Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach. At Liberty, Danielle has earned Coach of the Year honors and led the program to a State Championship, while also contributing as an assistant lacrosse coach and helping develop top talent including Grace Griffin and other collegiate-bound players. Additionally, Danielle is an assistant lacrosse coach at South Carroll High School, where they have been part of two State Championship teams and continue to coach with the program.
Beyond the scholastic level, Danielle has extensive club coaching experience, serving as the head coach for Freedom Xplosions Soccer Club, an assistant coach for club basketball, and an assistant coach for the Heros 2024W lacrosse team. Known for exceptional player development, strong tactical understanding, and multi-sport coaching versatility, Danielle consistently builds disciplined, competitive, and championship-caliber programs. Her background as a successful multi-sport collegiate athlete influences a coaching philosophy rooted in growth, team culture, and high-performance standards.
Sarah Thorman
Sarah Thorman
I am a goalkeeper in lacrosse and have been playing since I was in 3rd grade. Growing up I played for Rebels Club Lacrosse starting in 2014 until I graduated in 2020. I was the starting varsity goalie for Centennial girls lacrosse all 4 years of high school. I played 4 years of collegiate lacrosse at Allegheny College, starting for 3 of those years. I earned accolades in my time at Allegheny including NCAC All-Conference honorable mention for the 2022 season, and multiple PAC defender of the week awards. After graduating in May of 2024, I keep up with lacrosse by playing sixes over the summer with Coach Sam!
Madi Prietz
Madi Prietz
Madison brings a strong multi-sport background and standout lacrosse experience to the coaching staff. A 2024 graduate of Century High School, Madison competed in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, earning varsity lacrosse honors for all four years and contributing to a state championship title. Madison, also contributed to a state title for soccer. A natural leader, she served as team captain in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, and was recognized as Second Team All-Conference in both soccer and lacrosse.
At the club level, Madison played for Heros 2024W (lacrosse), Freedom Xplosions (soccer), and Freedom (basketball), gaining high-level experience across multiple competitive programs.
Continuing her athletic career at Robert Morris University, she made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning a spot on the All-Freshman Team along with earning Defender of the Week honors.
Her coaching experience includes working with South Carroll Rec, Heros Lacrosse Camps, and serving as a trainer for high school girls lacrosse in Pittsburgh, where she works on all lacrosse skills, game IQ development, and confidence-building for young athletes.
Madison brings energy, technical knowledge, and a passion for developing the next generation of players.
Tournament Schedule
- Summer 2025