FALL PRACTICES

Abbie Ross

Orlando 2027 Black Head Coach

Abbie is an Orlando Native where she played high school lacrosse at Lake Brantley High School. She earned Second Team Sunshine Athletic Conference All-Star as a junior and senior. She was a member of the RC Elite Club Team and was also selected to be a member of The Brine National Team in high school.

Abbie went on to attend Saint Leo University where she played all four years. She earned Second Team All-Sunshine State Conference her freshman year and was a team captain her senior year. She tallied 114 points, including 95 goals and 19 assists in her four-year career where she led Saint Leo in scoring in her freshman and sophomore years.

After college, Abbie went on to be an assistant coach for Wesley Chapel High School (2018), and then an assistant at Windermere Preparatory School (2020). She is excited to grow the game of lacrosse, moving into her 3rd Season as the Head Coach of the 2027 Black team for M&D Orlando. 

Check out Coach Ross’ college bio.

Sydney Dennis

Orlando 2027 Black Assistant Coach

Sydney is from Severna Park, MD where she played lacrosse at Severna Park High School and club lacrosse for Maryland United out of Annapolis. After playing defense for both programs, she then went on to play attack for Arizona State University’s club team all four years.

After college, she moved to California where she coached for two youth club programs and was the JV head coach at Torrey Pines High School for two years. She spent her free time playing midfield with San Diego’s women’s post-collegiate team. Now back where she spent her youth in Orlando, Sydney is excited to be apart of M&D – Orlando and their 2027 Black team. With her knowledge of playing all positions, she’s looking forward to coaching the girls to be a better player overall!