Member Spotlight: Pamela Haney
Spotlighting: Pamela Haney
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Spotlighting: Pamela Haney 🥍
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At WLD, we’re all about celebrating the amazing individuals who make this community so special. We’re shining a light on one of our standout members, Pamela Haney!
If you’ve been around the platform for a while, you’ve probably seen her actively engaging, asking thought-provoking questions, and bringing some energy to every event she attends💪
As the current Auburn High School Varsity Head Coach, and her involvement with Auburn Youth Lacrosse Club (AYLC), Pamela is all about building up lacrosse in her local community. Her infectious positivity, deep love for learning, and commitment to making her players better both on and off the field make her a true gem in WLD.
We can’t get enough of her enthusiasm, and we think you’ll love her story too!
Why Lacrosse? 🥍
After trying all kinds of sports growing up, from volleyball to basketball to softball, lacrosse came into the picture thanks to her daughter. For Pamela, lacrosse checks all the boxes: it’s fast-paced, competitive, and requires sharp analysis—all things she loves.
"It’s engaging, analytical, extremely competitive, requires intelligence, and is super-fast and fun!"
The Journey to Coaching 🏅
Pamela’s coaching journey began when she stepped in to help her daughter’s lacrosse coach, even though she didn’t know a thing about the sport at first! Five years later, she’s the varsity head coach at Auburn High School—and loving every minute of it. With a background in exercise physiology and biomechanics, Pamela Haney brings a unique perspective to her coaching, blending her scientific knowledge with her passion for competition and learning.
"I love to learn and compete. I believe you should learn something new every day, and if you’re awake, you should fill your time with something awesome, otherwise go to sleep."
She’s all about helping young women become strong leaders and critical thinkers—teaching them that success isn’t a zero-sum game and that everyone wins when the team works together. 💪
Favorite Coaching Moment
One of Pamela’s most memorable coaching moments happened right before the playoffs in May 2024. The team was huddled around a card table on the field, mapping out their strategy for a tough semi-final match.
Pamela watched as her players studied the film, analyzed their opponents, and crafted a game plan—all by themselves.
"We didn’t win, but it didn’t matter. The girls were so proud of their plan, and seeing them execute it was priceless."
Her favorite part? Hearing the other team’s star player complain, "I can’t get away from her!" - It’s moments like these that remind Pamela why she loves coaching so much. 💖
What Pamela Loves About WLD
Pamela Haney found WLD through her assistant coach at Auburn High School, Maria Black, and she’s been hooked ever since! From her first classes with Coach K to diving deep into Coach Kimel’s sessions, WLD has become her go-to resource for all things lacrosse.
"Anything you want to learn about lacrosse, WLD can teach you," she says. "Just go look around or ask."
"WLD provides endless knowledge. Every time I log in, I go down a path I haven’t explored yet." ✨ What she loves most? The constant evolution of WLD💡This of course, would not be possible without awesome members like Pamela!
We’re so lucky to have her with us, and we can’t wait to see what she does next! 💖
Who will be our next featured member? 🥸
Don’t hesitate to fill out the Member Spotlight Form to tell us more about someone you think deserves a shout out!
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