Our Junior Coaches

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  • Ava Whitt, a current Division 1 commit at Arizona State University, is thrilled about the opportunities ahead in her lacrosse career. Over the past year, she was named the AGLA 2024 Attacker of the Year, a recognition that reflects her dedication and hard work on the field. Additionally, she was chosen as a USA All-American, one of the most rewarding moments in her athletic journey.

    This past season was particularly memorable for Ava as she played a crucial role in leading her team to the state championship. Following the championship win, she was named to the first-team all-state, an achievement she is incredibly proud of and that continues to motivate her to push her limits. Lacrosse has been Ava’s passion for the last ten years. She fell in love with the fast-paced nature of the game and the camaraderie it fosters among teammates. Her journey in lacrosse has taken her to various competitive arenas, exposing her to a diverse range of coaching philosophies and playing styles. This experience has enriched her understanding of the game, allowing her to adapt and grow as an athlete.

    As she prepares for the next chapter at Arizona State, Ava is excited to continue developing her skills and competing at a high level, while embracing the challenges and triumphs that come with being a collegiate athlete.

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  • Emerson Lewis, a senior at Chaparral High School, began playing lacrosse at the age of six and quickly developed a strong passion for the sport. She has committed to playing Division II lacrosse at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where she looks forward to furthering her athletic and academic career as a Charger where she will study aerospace engineering. Emerson's dedication to the game has allowed her to represent Arizona at the USA Lacrosse National Tournament for the past two years, and she earned a spot on the 2024 AGLA All-Star team.

    Emerson has always had a huge motivation to play lacrosse at the collegiate level and that has inspired her to put in a large amount of effort and dedication over the years. She has been putting in work with Peak throughout her years in high school and is so grateful for them as they have helped her improve her game a tremendous amount. Emerson is eager to continue developing her skills and is enthusiastic about accomplishing her goal of playing collegiate lacrosse.

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  • From Chandler, Arizona, Sienna started playing lacrosse in 5th grade. She has played Club Lacrosse for Vortex Elite, Team Arizona, and is currently on Mad Dog West Elite based out of California. Sienna is a current senior in high school and will be playing Division I lacrosse as ASU next year. 

    In high school Sienna has been a varsity starter on her lacrosse team since her freshman year and was named captain both her sophomore and junior season.  Last year, Sienna helped lead her team to become the 2024 AGLA State Champs. She has also been named an AGLA All Star for the past three seasons and AGLA All State for the last two. Sienna plays midfield but throughout her lacrosse career has played at every field position, giving her a deeper understanding of the sport.

    Off the field, Sienna also competes in wresting and coaches youth and middle school wrestling. She promotes hard work but also finds it incredibly important have fun and foster kids love for their sport. she’s dedicated to helping youth athletes learn how to balance discipline and enjoyment so they can become the best athlete they can be while continuing to enjoy their sport.

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