Our Organizational Commitment
All of our teams are led by former college lacrosse players with coaching experience, as well as junior coaches who are currently competing at the collegiate level. In addition, each team will be assisted by a parent mentor and parent liaison.
Perfect Performance Cardinal Club players will receive the highest level of lacrosse coaching, training, practice, and game experience. Our close-knit and competitive environment provides our players the best opportunities to play against other top-level teams and receive exposure from college coaches from all over the country. Perfect Performance Cardinal Club teams compete at some of the biggest tournaments on the East Coast, including the IWLCA’s Champions Cup and Capital Cup in Richmond, VA, as well as President’s Cup in Florida. This exposure enhances their chances of being seen and recruited by college coaches at the DI, DII, DIII and Community College levels. |
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OUR PURPOSE
Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club was founded in 2005 to provide a higher level of lacrosse for girls in the Northern Virginia region. The goal of the club is to place players in the most competitive environment to enhance their athletic attributes, lacrosse skills, and game IQ. The Cardinal experience is intended to be a blend of intense growth in practices and games, coupled with exposure to positive female role models and fellow athletes.
OUR LEADERSHIP
COURTNEY HAMM DIRECTOR OF LACROSSE |
Professional Experience
Courtney Hamm was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina where she was a 4 year varsity lacrosse starter at Wakefield High School. As team captain her senior year, Courtney led Wakefield to its first conference championship, and a #10 ranking in the state. With 74 goals in her senior season, she secured 1st team all conference honors and was ranked the #12 player in North Carolina. At the club level Courtney played with Carolina Fever Lacrosse Club. Courtney continued her education and lacrosse career at Ferrum College where she became one of the most decorated athletes in Ferrum history. In her Freshmen Campaign Courtney was named to the USA College Rookie All-American Team. Courtney went on to be a 4x USA South All-Conference Team Selection, an All Tournament team selection, a VaSID All-State selection, and received multiple Player of The Week honor. She remains on top of the Ferrum record books as she holds the records for Goals Scored in a Season (67), Goals Scored in a Career (256), and Game-Winning Goals in a Career (14) In 2015 Courtney graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Health and Performance and has been working in every aspect of lacrosse ever since. Courtney worked as a Head Coach for battle Lax before accepting her first college coaching position. Courtney has served as an Assistant Coach for West Virginia Wesleyan (NCAA D2), Kenyon College (NCAA D3), and UVA-Wise (NCAA D2). During her time at UVA-Wise the Cavaliers went on to win back-to-back conference regular season, and conference tournament championships (2018 & 2019), while also posting a program record of 13 wins. Most recently, Courtney worked with the National Scouting Report as a Lacrosse Scout. |
