Amy Slade
Baltimore
Summary
Division I athletics leader known for policy-driven integrity, equity-focused decision-making, and student‑centered leadership. Builds inclusive teams, advances compliance and governance standards, and champions student‑athlete development on and off the field. Collaborates across campus and external partners to align strategy, uphold accountability, and deliver results through clear vision, mentorship, and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Onenine Lacrosse, LLC
01.2005 - Current
- Managed national clinics, camps, tournaments, and exposure events from budgeting to event production, enhancing participant engagement through effective vendor relations, marketing, and staffing.
Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse
UMBC — University of Maryland, Baltimore County
01.2014 - 01.2026
- Internal Operations & Compliance: Authored and maintained SOPs for travel, equipment, game‑day workflows, and risk management; instituted checklists, post‑mortems, and reporting cadences. Aligned student‑athlete handbook and team standards with NCAA and Title IX guidance. Partnered with Compliance on CARA logs, recruiting rules, eligibility, and aid audits.
- Business Operations: Owned ~$800,000 annual program budget across operations, athletic scholarships (12 equivalencies), and coaching staff salaries; led vendor negotiations and quarterly spend reviews; implemented fiscal controls/dashboards. Built multi‑year roster/scholarship models; set five‑year competitive and operational goals.
- Coaching & Competitive Results: Guided UMBC to multiple America East Championship Weekend appearances and winning seasons; produced top‑3 conference offensive/defensive metrics in select seasons. Engineered game models emphasizing pace, ride pressure, and player development; integrated data‑informed shot quality and draw‑control strategies.
- Recruiting & Local Pipelines: Built talent pipelines across Maryland, D.C., and the Mid‑Atlantic; recruited and signed all‑state/all‑metro athletes from top programs such as McDonogh, Bryn Mawr, Notre Dame Prep, St. Paul’s School for Girls, Glenelg, Severna Park, Broadneck, and Marriotts Ridge, as well as regional powers in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York. Leveraged relationships with club programs (M&D, Hero’s, Sky Walkers, Coppermine, Yellow Jackets) to identify fits early; balanced classes by position and timeline while improving retention and graduation outcomes.
- Player Development & Honors: Coached student‑athletes who earned America East awards including All‑Conference First/Second Team, All‑Rookie Team, and weekly Player of the Week honors; mentored IWLCA All‑Region selections and All‑Academic honorees. Developed multiple 100‑point career scorers, all‑conference defenders/goalkeepers, and nationally ranked performers in goals per game, save percentage, and draw controls.
- Academic Excellence: Sustained team GPAs between 3.4–3.6; supported individual accolades such as IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll, and departmental scholar‑athlete awards through structured study plans and faculty engagement.
- Staff Leadership & Mentorship: Hired, trained, and advanced assistant coaches and support staff; instituted development plans, film standards, scout templates, and practice analytics. Former assistants advanced to coordinator roles and head coaching positions.
- Sport Administration & Campus Engagement: Directed scheduling, event management, facilities coordination, media/marketing alignment, and staff searches. Represented Athletics in high‑visibility settings; co‑led cross‑campus initiatives with Student Housing, Admissions, and the President’s Office; appointed to 'Coffee Talk' admin–coach working group.
- Governance & Committees: NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Regional Advisory Committee — Mid‑Atlantic Regional Representative (weekly rankings forwarded to NCAA selection). Tewaaraton Award Board/Committee (2024–2026). Served on multiple search committees, including two Athletic Director searches.
- Results, Donors & Partnerships: Planned and executed a 300+ attendee fundraiser; delivered the university’s highest single day of giving ($50,000). Cultivated partnerships with Under Armour, STX, and Gait.
Assistant Coach
Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported draft strategy, scouting, and film breakdown; coached the attacking unit; contributed to professional game planning and operations.
Assistant General Manager
United Women’s Lacrosse League (UWLX)
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Directed drafting/scouting, roster and cap support, sponsorship outreach, and social media planning. Managed travel, venue operations, ticketing/merchandise, promotions, and volunteer programs.
Performance Coach
Velocity Sports Performance
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Designed and tracked individualized performance programs to improve athleticism and reduce injury risk.
Director of Teams & Camps; Head Coach; Director of College Recruiting
Bounce Entertainment
01.2006 - 12.2009
- National recruiting director; launched clubs in emerging markets (GA, TX, KY, WA, MI). Managed and marketed camps/clinics in the U.S., U.K., and Japan. Supported a national youth confidence campaign.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2005
Skills
- Recruiting
- NCAA compliance
- Eligibility
- Athletics aid
- CARA
- Title IX
- Gender equity
- Policy development
- Internal operations oversight
- Sport administration
- Athletic partnerships
- Budget management
- Scheduling
- Coaching searches
- Roster construction
- Performance metrics
- APR/GSR reporting
- Committee leadership
- Cross-campus collaboration
- Student-athlete development
- Leadership
- Media/marketing
- Athletic fundraising
- Fundraising strategy
- Sponsorship development
- OIIE collaboration
- Response protocols
- Facilities/events
Certification
- CPR
- Multiple Title IX trainings
Professional References
- Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Former President, UMBC, hrabowski@fhrabowski.com
- Brian Barrio, Former Athletic Director, UMBC, brian@advantageica.com
- Greg Simmons, Former VP for Institutional Advancement; current VP for Institutional Advancement, Ohio University, gsimmons@ohio.edu
- Dale Bittinger, Assistant Vice Provost for Strategic Undergraduate Engagement, Partnerships, and Pathways, UMBC, bittinge@umbc.edu
- Matt Bourque, Senior Associate Commissioner, Broadcast Media & Partnerships, America East, bourque@americaeast.com
- Julie Myers, CEO, One Love Foundation, julie.myers@joinonelove.org
- Mary Teeters, Senior Director of Operations, Harlem Lacrosse, mary@harlemlacrosse.org
- Jerron Pearson, Former Associate AD, UMBC, jerron.pearson@gmail.com
- Daniel Bowen, Academic Coordinator, daniel.bowen@duke.edu
Coaching References
- Jen Adams, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Loyola, jadams4@loyola.edu
- Cathy Reese, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Maryland, creese@umd.edu
- David Bobb, Head Track & Field Coach, UMBC, dbobb1@umbc.edu
- Jim Ferry, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, UMBC, jferry22@umbc.edu
- Jamison Koesterer, Associate Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Johns Hopkins, jamison@jhu.edu
Athletic Achievements
NCAA National Champion (2004), ACC Champion (2004), NCAA Runner-up (2003, 2005), Four-year starter and scholarship athlete (2001–2005), Team Captain (2004–2005), Tewaaraton Trophy winner (2004; two-time finalist), Honda Sports Award, Women’s Lacrosse (2004; two-time finalist), 3× First Team All-American, Third Team (2002), NCAA All-Tournament Team (2004, 2005), ACC Player of the Year (2004), ACC Rookie of the Year (2002), 3× All-ACC (2003–2005), IWLCA National Offensive Player of the Year (2004), Inside Lacrosse National Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2005), All-time leader in goals (258) and points (373), Single-season goals (90), Second in single-season points (121), Top-20 in career points, career goals, points/game, and goals/game, 66-game goal-scoring streak (2nd-longest in NCAA history), NCAA leader in points and goals (2004), NCAA 25th Anniversary Team (2005), U.S. National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Long Island Chapter, Charlottesville Chapter
Governance Committees Service
- NCAA Regional Representative, Mid-Atlantic, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
- Tewaaraton Award Board/Committee, 01/01/24, 5/26/26
- University service, Student Affairs Planning Committee, Multiple search committees (including two AD searches)
- Harlem Lacrosse, Partnered closely to support programming and provide opportunities and engagement with student-athletes.
- One Love Foundation, Supported education and awareness initiatives on healthy relationships across the college landscape.
- Mia Fontana Foundation, Helped raise awareness for mental health.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant General Manager
United Women’s Lacrosse League (UWLX)
01.2016 - 12.2017
Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse
UMBC — University of Maryland, Baltimore County
01.2014 - 01.2026
Performance Coach
Velocity Sports Performance
01.2008 - 12.2009
Director of Teams & Camps; Head Coach; Director of College Recruiting
Bounce Entertainment
01.2006 - 12.2009
Owner
Onenine Lacrosse, LLC
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Virginia