Who We are

Our History

HoCo Girls Club Lacrosse began in June of 2014 as a collaboration between Howard County Recreation & Parks and two HCLP board members each with a daughter ready for the next level, who were not satisfied with the particular atmosphere, high costs, and limited opportunities to play competitive girls club level lacrosse in/or around Howard County at that time.

Backed with the support of HCRP and the already acclaimed HoCo Boys Club Lacrosse Program; the idea of starting a girls club lacrosse program to play against established elite clubs was an exciting and ambitious challenge.

Being new to the  club scene at that time gave them a fresh & unique perspective that allowed them to think outside of the box and take appropriate risks when making decisions about the direction of the program. They read anything and everything they got their hands on, studied the game on many levels, and asked lots and lots of questions. Coinciding with their “on the fly” education they also surrounded themselves with experienced  knowledgeable advisors, friends, and coaches all as equally passionate about the girls game. Tryouts were held that August yielding 4 teams  for the Girls side of HoCo ready for Fall 2014. 

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Chrissy Lombard Adair

Director

Melissa Zohdi

Born and raised in Ellicott City, Melissa is a graduate of Centennial High School where she was a state champion volleyball player. She played multiple sports growing up, including club volleyball and lacrosse.  Melissa attended Towson University where she worked in sales and marketing and earned her teaching degree.  After teaching 3rd grade in Montgomery County for several years, Melissa switched to a career in pharmaceutical sales with Pfizer as both a Healthcare Representative and a Specialty Representative with Howard County as her territory.  After having her three kids, she has been working in sales and marketing part time as well as volunteering as room parent and team manager for her children.  Melissa currently resides in Sykesville with her husband, Nick, and their 3 children, Caden, Brycen, and Mila.  Nick is the Head Coach of HoCo Boys 2030 Black and their son, Brycen, is a 2030 Black player. They are excited to be a part of the HoCo family!  

director@hocogirlslacrosse.com

ADVISORY COmmittee

Amy Flynn - Chair

Eric Mauser

Todd Matthiesen

Megan Veliuona

Amy Flynn

Julie Legar

Kirsten Matthiesen

HoCo Girls Club Lacrosse is the highest level of competitive girls lacrosse offered in the Howard County Lacrosse Program—one of the largest and longest standing programs in the country.

Our Mission

HoCo Girls Club Lacrosse is a unique club lacrosse program; we are devoted to the game – and to its players. Our belief is that every player should be offered an opportunity to participate at high levels of competition in a cost-effective environment while focusing on player development.

Our focus for players of all ages is player development of skills and game awareness. We strive to help every player improve as a lacrosse player and teammate, on and off the field.