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LEARN FROM THE BEST! // WE LOVE OUR ATL COACHES!! We have created a staff to specifically support the growth of the club and EACH member throughout the course of the membership year. Our coaches show our members how to LEARN, GROW and LOVE what they are doing, in all aspects of their lives!

CLUB DIRECTOR

JILLIAN DiFAZIO - Director of the ATL
ALMA MATER: Randolph-Macon College
COACHING EXPERIENCE: Swarthmore College, North Springs HS, Northview HS and Chattahoochee HS
FUN FACT: "After college, I traveled to Australia + played lax for the Glenelg Lacrosse Club in Adelaide."
Why BOUNCE? "Representing a company like BOUNCE is a GREAT opportunity. Bringing the sport of girl's lacrosse to the non-traditional pockets of the country, such as Atlanta, while promoting self-esteem and confidence has made this experience an AWESOME one!"

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CLUB COACHES

JESS BEARD - COACH
ALMA MATER: James Madison University
COLLEGE LAX AWARDS: 2X Defender of the Year ('03,'04), 2nd Team All-American
FUN FACT: "I recently got ENGAGED! SO EXCITED!!"
Why BOUNCE? “I had the opportunity to work with Crista when Bounce was just a pup. Bounce's mission of building confidence and character in young women through sport is right in line with my passion. It has expanded and grown so much since its onset just 5 or so years ago and I have been honored to watch Bounce change the future of both individuals and the game. Now in action in Atlanta, it was time to rekindle the ole' flame and help the young ambitious ladies of the south to play on and play up! Lets do this...”
WORLD LAXER: Jess is the Co-Founder of Global Players, a company owned and operated by herself another former Bounce ambassador. They recently launched the first study abroad program for student athletes. "We took 21 college men and women lacrosse players abroad to learn, play, travel and serve across Europe. It is truly amazing where the love of a sport can take you."

JULIE LaFRAMBOISE - COACH
ALMA MATER: Swarthmore College
COLLEGE LAX AWARDS: 2X All American, All Conference '95
FUN FACT: "I have never owned a pet!"
WHY BOUNCE? “I love the game and love to see young girls having fun and playing the game in Atlanta!”

LEXIE PITTS - COACH
ALMA MATER: University of Georgia
HS LAX AWARDS:TCIS Player of the Year '06, All-American '06
FUN FACT: "I have my boating license!"
WHY BOUNCE? “It's a great environment that pushes everyone, players and coaches, to be themselves and take everything to the next level.”