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MEET OUR TEAM
Charity Wooden
Girls' Director
Growing up as an athlete taught me the value of fitness, teamwork, and staying active. As a mom of three, a certified personal and group trainer, and a teacher with over 17 years of experience in physical education and sports medicine, I love sharing my passion for sports and health. In my role as Girls' Athletic Director, I work to help young athletes build confidence, learn leadership skills, and grow both on and off the field. Watching our lacrosse players develop their skills and love for the game is one of the best parts of what I do.
*Winner of the 2025 Teacher of the Year
Maija Kastrud
Co-Head Coach U14
Maija a sophomore at Santa Clara University where she plays on the SCU club lacrosse team. She grew up outside Boston in Marshfield Massachusetts and has been playing lacrosse for almost 12 years. Maija played for her high school and was named captain her senior year! She loves lacrosse and is so passionate about it. She cannot wait to grow her lacrosse family!
Amelia Ailanjian
Co-Head Coach U14
Amelia is a sophomore at Santa Clara University, where she plays goalie on the SCU club lacrosse team. She has been playing lacrosse for six years and is thrilled to share her passion for the sport with Extreme. Originally from the Bay Area, Amelia is also a twin!
Courtney Sugano
Head Coach U12
Court is a third year at UC Santa Cruz studying Global Community Health- Biomedical and History. She currently plays on the UCSC Women’s Lacrosse team. Court is originally from Los Angeles where she’s played for her middle school and high school teams. .
Andrew Crocco
Co-Head Coach U10
This is Andrew's second season coaching U10 girls lacrosse, but his relationship to the game has spanned most of his life. Andrew grew up playing in New Jersey, where he was fortunate to captain a high school state championship winning team en route to a top-10 national ranking. He played college lacrosse for Harvard University, where Andrew was a four-year starter, captain, all-Ivy defender, and national North-South game participant. A few years after graduating, he returned to Harvard as a coach for two seasons before heading off to pursue his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. For nearly a decade, aside from his time coaching at Harvard, Andrew was a seasonal coach for one of the top club teams on the east coast.
Sofia Crocco
Co-Head Coach U10
Sofia holds a master's degree in psychology and has experience as a child therapist and substitute teacher. She is a mother of three and is passionate about fostering teamwork and a positive environment for young athletes. Now in her second year as an assistant coach for youth lacrosse, Sofia is excited to continue bringing her expertise to the team.
Brooke Hanson
Co-Head Coach U8 White
Brooke has been playing lacrosse for 10 years. She plays attack and occasionally midfield on Varsity for Los Gatos High School. Outside of practicing, She loves to spend time with her family and hang out with friends.
Stella Boyd
Co-Head Coach U8 White
Stella has been playing lacrosse for nearly 10 years now. She currently plays Varsity lacrosse at Los Gatos High School. She plays attack and defense. Outside of lacrosse Stella loves to hang out with her friends and stay active!
Keira Dodd
Clinic Coach
Keira Dodd is a current player at DIII St. Lawrence University. She joins us during the winter clinic season to coach and oversee the tryout process for Extreme.
Lauren Wingerden
Head Coach
Lauren played for Extreme Lacrosse for eight years before heading off to college in Reno. She is now an experienced youth coach who brings energy, motivation, and encouragement to her players throughout the season.
Scarlett Roberts
U10 Assistant Coach
Lacrosse has been a huge part of Scarlett's life for over 10 years, and right now, she plays attack for the Los Gatos High School Varsity team. Over the years, she has had the opportunity to play with Red Hawks, Verve, and Extreme, all of which have played a big role in shaping Scarlett as an athlete, and a person. When she not on the field, she loves spending quality time with friends and family or being outdoors—whether that’s going to the beach, exploring new places, or just soaking up nature. This fall, Scarlett be heading to CU Boulder to major in Integrative Physiology, with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. She can’t wait to see what the future holds, both in sports and beyond!
Jim Gannon
U14 Conditioning Coach and Assistant
Jim joins us from the San Jose Redhawks, where he has passionately coached youth lacrosse for the past 12 years. Jim caught the lacrosse "bug" while living on the East Coast. After moving to California from Japan, he introduced the game to his oldest son, Lucas, at 7. Jim coached Lucas through the Redhawks program from 8U to 14U, fostering skill development and a love for the game.
Inspired by Lucas’s journey, Jim’s youngest daughter, Hudson, soon followed suit. After years of cheering on her brother from the sidelines, she picked up a stick at age 7 and joined the Redhawks. Jim took on the role of coach for the girls’ 8U team and has been a dedicated advocate for youth lacrosse ever since. He continued coaching Hudson’s teams until this spring when the Redhawks merged with San Jose Extreme.
Outside of lacrosse, Jim is a technology executive who resides in Saratoga with his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Lousha and Hudson. Their lively household includes two rescue dogs, two rescue cats, six chickens, an earthworm farm, and a beehive. When he’s not coaching or working, you’ll likely find Jim mountain biking or catching waves at one of Santa Cruz’s surf breaks.
Jim’s dedication to the sport, combined with his enthusiasm for fostering a love of lacrosse in young players, makes him an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
Wylloh Roberts
U10 Assistant Coach
Wylloh has been playing lacrosse for over 10 years, and is currently a midfielder for the Los Gatos High School Varsity team. Growing up, she had the chance to compete with Redhawks, Verve, and Extreme, which helped shape Wylloh into the player that she is today.
Beyond lacrosse, you’ll usually find Wylloh painting, hanging out with friends and family, working, or exploring new places. This fall, she is heading to college to major in psychology, with plans to pursue nursing school down the road. Wylloh is looking forward to what’s next, both on and off the field!
Maddy Trimpi
U12 and Clinic Coach
Coach Maddy is a dedicated lacrosse player and coach with a lifelong passion for the sport. Originally from Vermont, she has been playing lacrosse ever since she can remember. She currently serves as the president of the UCSC Women's Club Lacrosse team and helps coach the Los Gatos Girls Lacrosse team. As a Plant Science and Art major at UCSC, Maddy is finishing her degree this spring, combining her love for sports with an academic focus on nature and creativity. Maddy is committed to empowering athletes to reach their full potential while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a positive, inclusive atmosphere on and off the field.
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