Stacie Wentz
National Teams Manager
Stacie helps oversee the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams program.
At US Lacrosse since:
April, 2005
Education:
B.S. Salisbury University – Physical Education
M.S. West Virginia University – Sports Management
Employment History:
Assistant XC/Track Coach, Johns Hopkins University (2009-Present);
Assistant Director, Shaquille O’Neal CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, Louisiana State University (2004-2005);
Governance Intern, NCAA (2003-2004);
PE Instructor/Academic Counseling Intern, West Virginia University (2002-2003);
NCAA Compliance Intern, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (2002);
Assistant XC/Track Coach, Salisbury University (2001-2002)
If you played lacrosse, when and how were you first introduced to the game?
Never had the opportunity to play on an organized team since it wasn’t available in my area. I fell in love with the sport while playing lacrosse in my team sports class in college, and cheered on the Salisbury Sea Gulls while an undergrad.
What attracted you to US Lacrosse?
The opportunity to work for a national governing body for a sport and with amateur athletes.
Who is your all-time favorite athlete?
Jackie Joyner Kersee.
What sports do you play/did you used to play?
Synchronized swimming, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, cross country and track.
What are the three things you can’t live without?
Sweet tea, allergy medicine and television.
What’s your ideal Saturday?
Coaching my JHU runners at a meet!