Wake Forest Whippets Lacrosse
The Wake Forest Whippets has been providing recreational lacrosse programming for girls in the Wake Forest area since 2012. Recreational teams and leagues are critical to the growth of any sport, and the Whippets program welcomes girls of all skill levels in grades 1-12. We have a large group of passionate and dedicated coaches.
Our goal is to grow the sport in our area and to strengthen our local high school teams by teaching the fundamentals of the game.
Spring Program
Our Spring program is for Youth (1st – 8th Grade). Registration for the Spring season will open in December. We are a member of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League (NCGLL). For more information about the NCGLL, visit ncgll.weebly.com
8U (1/2 Grade) Girls Team
This is the registration for our 8U Whippets girls lacrosse team.
We practice 1 day per week for 90 minutes, and play games versus other organizations that are part of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League.
10U (3/4 Grade) Girls Team
This is the registration for our 10U Whippets girls lacrosse team. We practice 1-2 days per week for 90 minutes, and play games on Saturdays versus other organizations that are part of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League.
12U (5/6 Grade) Girls Team
This is the registration for our 12U Whippets girls lacrosse team. We practice 2 days per week for 90 minutes, and play games on Saturdays versus other organizations that are part of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League.
14U (7/8 Grade) Girls Team
This is the registration for our 14U Whippets girls lacrosse team. We practice 2 days per week for 90 minutes, and play games on Saturdays versus other organizations that are part of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League.
Fall Program
In the Fall, we have clinic style programs for girls in 1st to 12th grade on Saturdays held at Heritage High School.
We split our programs up by skill level so that the girls can be comfortable in the learning environment, and we can tailor drills toward their needs. We update our fall program schedule in early summer.
K-8 Girls Lacrosse Clinic
This is the registration for our K-8 Grade Girls Lacrosse Clinic. Join this clinic if you are new to the sport or have played before but want to learn and practice the fundamental skills of the game.
High School Girls Beginner Clinic
This is the registration for our High School Beginner Lacrosse Clinic. Join this clinic if you are new to the sport or have played before but want to learn and practice the fundamental skills of the game.
High School Girls Intermediate Clinic
This is the registration for our High School Intermediate Skill Clinic. Join this clinic if you have experience playing lacrosse but do not play club. Sharpen your skills and learn new skills before lacrosse season begins.
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The whippets had the best time last night at our end of year celebration! Pizza, games, candy and all the fun and love!
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We are so grateful for our amazing coaches, players and families who continue to support our program here in the Wake Forest community!
Keep playing! See you in the fall!
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Today we wrap up the season with our last NCGLL playday. Can’t believe its over already!
Our first Whippets games last Saturday were so much fun! Awesome to see our girls learning the game and bonding with teammates and coaches! Can’t wait for this coming Saturday’s match ups! #GoWhippets
A little windy and cool but our 8u, 10u and 14u girls got after it in our first Sat morning practice! 🥍👏
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🥍💕 First practice down for our 3rd & 4th grade ladies! Can’t wait for the next one! Be sure to tag @wakeforestwhippets in your practice and game pics! #GoWhippets
Calling all girls interested in playing lacrosse! Our spring rec league registration will close in 1 week, Feb 17! Beginners and all levels of experience are welcome! Register now and secure your spot. We can't wait to see you on the field!
Visit bit.ly/WFWhippets or check out our LINK IN BIO!
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Registration for spring rec lacrosse will be open through Feb 17. All ages can register but would love a few more 10U (3rd & 4th grade girls) and 12U (5th & 6th grade girls). Beginners are welcome!
We are so excited to have an amazing lineup of experienced coaches ready to work with the girls and teach them all they know. Many of the High School helpers are committed to playing in college. We can't wait! See you on the field!
Don't delay, learn more + register today! bit.ly/WFWhippets or at the link in our bio. Please share with your friends and neighbors!
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Last but certainly not least, our Goalie Coach for Spring rec! 🥍💕
Season begins March 4 and ends in early May! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in our area!
#linkinbio or visit bit.ly/WFWhippets
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14U, meet your coaches! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from these rock stars! 🤩
Practices begin March 4! Practices 2 days / week for 90 min, and play games Saturdays vs other orgs that are part of NCGLL.
Register at the #linkinbio or visit bit.ly/WFWhippets.
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Let’s hear it for this stacked team of coaches for our 12U girls!
Have a 5th or 6th grader looking to play girls rec lacrosse this spring? Head over to the #linkinbio or visit bit.ly/WFWhippets for more info and to register.
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Next up, the 3rd & 4th grade 10U coaches! Michelle & Michael will bring a wealth of lacrosse and team knowledge and FUN for this group. Learn more + sign up at the #linkinbio or visit bit.ly/WFWhippets.
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Introducing our 8U coaches! Ready for spring lax? Rec teams for 1st- 8th grade girls start March 4. Learn more + register at the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/WFWhippets.
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🥍 Girl's Lacrosse is back! Do you have a beginner or seasoned athlete who wants to play spring rec lacrosse? Registration is now open for the spring season! Our Spring program is for youth (1st – 8th Grade). We are a member of the North Carolina Girls Lacrosse League (NCGLL) and have been providing recreational lacrosse programming for girls in the Wake Forest area since 2012.
Registration is open for 8U (1st & 2nd grade), 10U (3rd & 4th grade), 12U (5th & 6th grade), 12U (7th & 8th grade). The season begins on March 4 and ends in early May. Practices Monday & Wednesday, games on Saturday & Home Field: Heritage High School. Please visit bit.ly/WFWhippets or check out the link in our bio for more details and registration.
#GirlsLacrosse #Lax #youthsports #wakeforestnc #raleighnc #springsports #lacrosse
Spring Rec registration is now open for our 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U teams. Practices will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings at Heritage High School. Season starts March 4th. Click the link in our bio for more program details and registration links.
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Registration opens soon for our 1-8th grade girls lacrosse program! Click the link in our bio for program details.
We wrapped up a fun and productive Fall Clinic this past weekend! Stay tuned for Spring registration coming in December. Spring consists of similar grade levels grouped together (1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, etc) for weekly practices and Saturday play days vs other local /semi-local leagues. Thanks to all for participating!
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Director & Coaches
DIRECTOR - Dina Cavallo
Coach Dina grew up in New Jersey and began playing lacrosse in 9th grade. She graduated from The Lawrenceville School, where she played on the state championship team of 1994 and then went on to play Division I lacrosse for Rutgers University from 1994-1998. Dina was a 3x IWLCA Regional All American, 2x Captain and MVP her senior year.
Dina began her coaching career as an assistant for Rutgers in 1999, and has coached rec and club since then. Dina began coaching in the Triangle area in 2012 for Rival lacrosse, and since then has coached recreational and club lacrosse for Rival, Fever and Team 91.
Coach Dina still plays lacrosse regularly and heads up the Carolina Heat Lacrosse team which is the local post collegiate women’s team. You can find the Carolina Heat playing the local college club teams including Duke, UNC, NC State and Elon.
Coach Dina is passionate about growing the game of lacrosse in North Carolina and helping youth girls learn the game and young women realize their potential to play the game at the next level.
Dina serves as the Director of the Whippets and supports all teams through the creation of coaching curriculum. In Spring 2024 Dina will coach with all teams.
MICHELLE KLINE
- Grew up in Syracuse and attended West Genesee High School
- Played collegiate lacrosse at SUNY Cortland
- Coached in NY, and former head coach for Wakefield HS, East Chapel Hill HS, and Heritage HS
MICHAEL KLINE
- Learned to love and coach lacrosse from wife Michelle
- WCPSS Assistant Principal and former WCPSS football coach
- Former football player and wrestler
- Head Coach for 10U in Spring 2024
Rob Nalen
- Grew up in Upstate NY playing lacrosse & hockey
- Played lacrosse and hockey at Oswego State University
- Moved to NC in 2008, continues to play hockey, and making his lacrosse coaching debut with the 10U team in Spring 2024
Tony Hazard
- Grew up in Upstate NY and played lacrosse at Carthage High School
- Coached Watertown, NY High School boys lacrosse for 10 years, and girls lacrosse for 4 years
- Led and coached a successful K-12 girls program
- Moved to NC in 2023 and will coach the 14U team in Spring 2024
Natalie Kranick
- Senior Midfielder at Heritage High School
- Committed to play lacrosse at Clemson University
- USA Select U16 Team
- Team 91 Carolina 2024
- Assistant Coach for 14U
Carly Falzon
- Sophomore Midfielder at Wake Forest High School
- 2023 Conference Rookie of the Year, All Conference, Academic All Conference, 3rd Team All Region
- Team 91 Carolina 2026
- Assistant Coach for 10U
Miley Fields
- Sophomore Defender at Wake Forest High School
- Assistant Coach for 8U
Hannah Phillips
- Sophomore Defender at Wake Forest High School
- Team 91 Carolina 2026
- Assistant Coach for 8U
Dani Dorta
- Senior Defender at Wakefield High School
- Assistant Coach for 10U
Cameron Ledwidth
- Sophomore Defender at Wakefield High School
- Team 91 Carolina 2026
- Assistant Coach for 8U and 14U
Sam Thanhauser
- Sophomore Defender at Wakefield High School
- Assistant Coach for 8U
Ella Potter
- Sophomore Midfielder at Wakefield High School
- Assistant Coach for 14U
Caitlin Nowalk
- Sophomore Defender at Wakefield High School
- Assistant Coach for 14U
Emerson Hayes
- Senior Goalie at Wake Forest High School
- Goalie Coach for all teams
