Kathy Railey
Owings Mills
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Stevenson University and the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Playing Rules Committee. Proven ability to motivate individuals and teams, leading to significant performance improvements. Demonstrated effective communication and strategic planning skills in various coaching and athletic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Athletic Director, SWA/Head Coach
Stevenson University
01.2006 - Current
- Budget development and program oversight for multiple highly successful NCAA and Club sports
- Increased student-athlete engagement from 175 student-athletes in 2007 to approximately 700 student-athletes in 2024
- NCAA Compliance Director, 2007 - 2019
- Campus Community Response Team, 2015 - present
- Title IX and NCAA program development, Title IX department representative/deputy
- Middle States Athletics Representative 2017 - 2019
- Inaugural NCAA Health and Safety Summit member
- Hosted the 2013 NCAA DII/DIII National Women’s Lacrosse Championship
- Commonwealth Conference Coach of the Year
- NCAA Tournament Bids, multiple national Top 20 Rankings, Top 20 NCAA wins all-time in lacrosse in DIII, Top 40 NCAA wins in lacrosse in all divisions
NCAA Women's Lacrosse Rules Education Coordinator
NCAA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed educational video content designed to increase and improve women's lacrosse rules educational awareness and understanding.
- Liaised between the NCAA, National Coordinator of Officials, IWLCA (coaches' organization), and CWLOA (officials' organization) to coordinate educational program delivery.
NCAA Rules Committee Chair
NCAA
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Communicated with NCAA staff to coordinate committee-related activities.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to facilitate quality of work and work processes.
NCAA Women's Lacrosse Rules Committee Member
NCAA
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key rules decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
Education
MLA - Physical Education
Western Maryland College/McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA05-1991
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Motivational skills
- NCAA compliance applications and requirements: LSDBi,RSRO, ISSG, EADA
- NCAA Playing Rules writing and education
- Title IX equity education, budget management, and leadership training experience
- Facility management
- AED/CPR Certified – current
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification
PROFILE
- US Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee
- NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Rules Committee (2005-2012 and 2019 - 2023), two terms (Chair 2020-2023)
- Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Bylaws Chair 2006 – 2016
- Middle Atlantic Conference Women’s Lacrosse Chair
- Collegiate Women’s Lacrosse Officiating Association and IWLCA RSGA founding member 2012 – 2015
- NCAA Regional Advisory Committee and All-American Committee appointments 2003 – 2012
Timeline
NCAA Women's Lacrosse Rules Education Coordinator
NCAA
08.2022 - 08.2024
NCAA Rules Committee Chair
NCAA
06.2020 - 08.2023
Associate Athletic Director, SWA/Head Coach
Stevenson University
01.2006 - Current
NCAA Women's Lacrosse Rules Committee Member
NCAA
06.2004 - 07.2011
MLA - Physical Education
Western Maryland College/McDaniel College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Gettysburg College
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