KATIE Powell

Recruiting and Defensive Coordinator

7x NCAA Division I Tournament Participants

IWLCA Recruiting Committee (2014-2015)

Voting member of IWLCA Coaches Poll (Present)

Voting member of IWLCA Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week (Present)

• Oversee all facets of recruiting resulting in six recruiting classes ranked in top six nationally, and 5 individually ranked #1 prospects in NCAA Division 1 Women's Lacrosse
• Establish personal relationships nationally with prospects, families, coaches, and guidance counselors
• Generate specific candidate pool for program through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
• Leverage social media platforms to advertise program successes and engage with potential prospects
• Follow up with notable prospects via industry-specific pipelines and events
• Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of team to forecast program needs and create effective screening processes
• Compile and produce qualified prospects information for review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal visits and experiences
• Track prospects and push for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill information and other variables
• Operate and maintain applicant tracking and prospect management systems
• Advise and counsel managers and staff to uphold program policies and NCAA regulations
• Perform full cycle recruiting for 10-12 vacancies annually
• Collect and analyze information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
• Increased office efficiency by effectively organizing and managing internal communications, correspondence, and filing systems of confidential records
• Provide honest and constructive feedback individually to all constituents throughout year to create clear, tangible goals and path to achieve them

Recruiting and Defensive Coordinator

2x Conference Champions and NCAA Division I Tournament Participants

Member of James Madison University Athletic Department Gender Equity Committee

Voting member of IWLCA Communications Committee

• Planned, confirmed, and scheduled seasonal competitions to ensure program’s strength of schedule ranked in top 20 nationally
• Facilitated all new team member orientations to foster positive team attitude
• Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting Head Coach to identify and resolve conflicts
• Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through program and University
• Discussed contracts, financial packages, and timelines with prospects

Defensive Coordinator

3 x Conference Champion and NCAA Division I Tournament participant

• Managed all databases and correspondence with prospective student-athletes
• Planned prospective student-athlete’s official visits, unofficial visits, and recruiting events
• Maintained relationships with club organizations to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals

• Minored in Legal Studies and English
• Awarded IWLCA National Academic Honor Roll and Athletic Director's Honor Roll
• Three-time team captain for George Mason Women's Lacrosse