Coach

Kelly is from Plainville, MA and fell in love with lacrosse in 7th grade. She went on to play Division 2 lacrosse at Merrimack College where she was team captain and over her career led the team in goals and draw controls. She was a 3x Northeast Conference selection and ILWCA All-American. She was also the Scholar Athlete of the year and a Strength and Conditioning All-American. Kelly has gone on to coach the Providence College Women's Club team and her team has competed at the IWCLA National tournament for the past 3 years. Kelly is also a head coach for Roots Elite, a highly competitive high school and middle school club lacrosse program in RI. Furthermore, Kelly coaches all levels of elementary, middle and high school players for Roots Lacrosse and East Greenwich recreation. Kelly has a true passion for lacrosse and building the next generation of lacrosse players and female athletes here in Rhode Island. 

Kelly Hartnett

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