Heather Ballew

A native of Bethesda, Maryland and a Dartmouth alumna, Coach Carolyn brings over 25 years of coaching experience to Lax Maniax, with stints in Maryland, Virginia, New Hampshire, England, Wales, and Florida. She was the inaugural head coach at The Out-of-Door Academy, leading the program to multiple District Championships and strong Regional playoff runs.
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Coach Carolyn also served as head coach of the True Florida HS Elite team and founded the Florida Flames, an all-girls K–8 recreational program competing in the FGCLL. She currently serves as the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Head Coach at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, beginning her first spring season in 2026, and is recognized for her ability to develop players, build strong team cultures, and grow the game locally.