Dream On with Kylie Ohlmiller: Recent Episodes
KO17 Lacrosse
Hi There đź‘‹, I'm Kylie Ohlmiller, and I love to learn. Join me as I sit down with high achievers to piece out the lessons, habits, and stories that fuel them. I'll be learning along the way and I hope you choose to join me!
Madison Doucette is here to play for this episode of the Dream On Podcast. I am so excited for each of you to have a listen in to what makes Madison so great. Growing up in Kansas City, her main sport was hockey for the longest time, until she realized the trajectory her lacrosse career was on. Throughout getting to play alongside Madison this past year, it's evident that her work ethic is contagious on and off the lacrosse field.
Already having graduated in 3 years with an engineering degree from Northwestern and taking a gap year, Madison came back to lacrosse & school at Johns Hopkins. She crushed her return to the field, fell in love with the game again, and is now playing professionally while chasing after two more degrees and working an engineering job. Madison proves it's possible to wear a lot of hats, absolutely crush it while wearing each of them, and still find time to enjoy the little moments in life. I hope you enjoy this episode as we dive right into Douce's journey!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Katie O'Donnell is here for this episode, and I'm so excited for each of you to dive into our conversation with one of Penn State's most recognizable names in the game. We take a deep dive into KO's upbringing, having both a lacrosse and field hockey stick in her hands at a young age and viewing the game from a unique perspective as she supported her Mom's dreams as a lacrosse official in some of the biggest game atmospheres.
KO is now the head coach at Drexel University in Philly, and we talk a lot about some of her favorite pieces of advice, quotes to live by, and daily habits she focuses on that keep her dominating the dual life she lives, coaching Division I & playing professionally and for the Team USA training team. She has big dreams, and a lot of words of inspiration she's using to chase them. I hope you can take some little tidbits of wisdom from KO as you listen to this episode, because I sure know I did!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Katie Detwiler is here to join us on this episode, and I can't wait for you all to hear a bit more about her story to success. Katie is a highly decorated defender playing currently at the professional level for Athletes Unlimited and on the training team for Team USA. Her athleticism, aggressiveness, and timely manner is showed on the field every time she's matched up against the opposing team's best offensive player - and it's incredible to watch, though it's not so exciting to play against! But that's exactly how teammates challenge each other to be better.
Challenging her teammates to be great, playing with joy, and treating others with kindness are some of the things that Katie hopes to instill in those around her. From listening to this episode, and getting a deeper look into who Katie is as a person and a lacrosse player, I truly felt I am able to be a little kinder, more joyful, and more inspired for greatness -- and I hope that rings true for you, too. Enjoy this one, KO17 Fam!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Ellie Masera is here with us for this episode, and for those of you who don't know - Ellie and I both played collegiately for Stony Brook but our playing careers unfortunately never overlapped while we were there. Ellie is a star emerging at the highest levels currently - playing for Athletes Unlimited professionally and making a mark in her international career with Team USA on the Sixes and field training team rosters. If you've ever watched Ellie play, you know she's a speedster who just makes the game look so effortless -- the most difficult plays seeming to come easy to her time and time again.
But as we come to notice in talking through her journey on this podcast - she puts the work in when nobody is watching, she comes from a family whose passion surrounds the game, and she ultimately is a competitor that strives for success for her team no matter the circumstance. It was very intriguing for me to dive deeper into Ellie's story on this episode, and I feel closer than ever to my fellow Seawolf! I hope you can grab some inspiration from her too!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Nicole Levy is this episode's guest and I could not be more excited for you all to hear more about her story. Nicole mentions her passion for the game of lacrosse a bunch in this episode, and as we get to know her on a deeper level throughout our conversation - we realize how important that is in connecting to her love for playing, coaching, and experiencing all the highs and lows that come with having a career in sports. She's been inspired by some of the all time greats, and she can absolutely consider herself one of those all time greats herself.
Having played at the professional level, being at the top of the record books at a storied program like Syracuse lacrosse, and coaching for multiple top 20 Division I programs - Nicole for sure knows a thing or two about performing at the highest level. She also shares with us where she finds her inspiration - and I think you'll find a lot of inspiration from her in the same way as you listen to this episode.
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Emily Hawryschuk is this episode's guest, and I'm personally very excited for you all to hear about her journey. Emily grew up in Rochester, NY and we met at a Team USA training camp many years ago. Since then, I've grown to know her as the humble, dedicated, passionate player and person who plays with gratitude for the origins of the game and joy within herself. Throughout this episode we talk about her journey to playing for Syracuse for what would end up being 6 years due to COVID and an ACL injury in her 5th year. We also dive into the mental and physical battles she endures day in and day out to continue to be ready for the next opportunity to get out there and play.
Currently Emily has her sights set on the first ever Box Lacrosse World Championships for women this coming September of 2024. Having played alongside her, and getting the chance to train with her for this opportunity to make history now -- is incredibly special, and I'm hoping you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Taylor Moreno is this episode's guest, and I couldn't be more excited for you all to hear about the ups and downs of her athletic career. She's at the top of her game, winning two back to back Athletes Unlimited Championships in 2022 and 2023 - and is currently playing on both the USA Box and Sixes training teams. She and her team won a National Championship at Carolina to top off her collegiate career in 2022. And she's dedicating herself more and more each day to coaching the goalie position that has brought her so much joy and success to the next generation.
But all that success doesn't come without struggle and obstacles. And Taylor has faced her fair share of season ending injuries, riding the bench, and being cut from teams. Our conversation throughout this episode shows an inside look on the mentality work she's done to overcome those challenges. And her journey ultimately is proof that not always the best of the best have it as easy as the outside world might assume they do! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Mary Kate Person is this episode's guest and she is one of the most entertaining and energetic people you'll hear from on the Dream On Podcast. Her energy is a trait that she constantly comes back to during this conversation, as she mentions it's one of the driving forces behind what makes her who she is as a teammate, a leader, and a person.
Mary Kate transferred to Tampa this year after playing her freshman year at Long Island University. She is a draw specialist and a midfielder for the Spartans, and was just named a Captain by her coaches for the 2024 Season. MK is also a first cadet in Tampa's ROTC program, something she feels she was drawn to pursue during her college years in order to serve in the military beyond. Throughout this episode we talk about the challenges she's overcome by looking at life with a big picture perspective and following guidance from one of her best mentors, her father Andy.
This is a fun one. I hope you enjoy!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Dana Dobbie is a name I am sure all our lacrosse people have heard, and it's most definitely for good reason. I was stoked to sit down with Dana and discuss all the angles of her lacrosse career - from growing up in Ontario in a world with no field lacrosse or social media inspiration, to becoming one of the best players in the game. Her background of playing hockey and box lacrosse growing up proved to be one of the main reasons she was able to be the Athlete's Representative at conversations amongst World Lacrosse for the sixes discipline of the game to erupt as the discipline to be played at the LA 2028 Olympics.
And she not only just represented the Athletes, she does what she does best - and she worked tirelessly to be amongst the group that has not only gotten lacrosse into the Olympics in 2028, but women's lacrosse into the Olympics for the first time in history and women's box lacrosse into the 2024 World Championships for the first time in history. Dana is just making history, and whether she likes to admit it on this episode or not - her humility, kindness, and overall dedication to her passion of the game is what has gotten her so far in this game. I'm someone who looks up to her - not only in our little lefty attacker corner of the world - but because of everything she's said in this episode. I can't wait for you to hear!
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Ally Mastroianni is one of lacrosse's fastest, competitive, and most dynamic players. She played on the 2022 World Championship Gold Medal winning USA Team as my teammate, and I've been lucky enough to play with her for the last few years in Athletes Unlimited Pro Lacrosse and in training. Ally is one of the most down-to-earth people you can meet; and she showcases that energy here in this episode.
We talk through her time at North Carolina, winning National Championships and going through difficult injuries. We chat about playing with the kids in her neighborhood and how that helped her develop a special bond to lacrosse, as well as a passion for all sports and competitions. We dove into what makes up the inter-workings of her mindset and how she is able to overcome self doubt and tougher performance days. We hit on almost everything in this episode, except for us landing on the next place we should travel to together - that part we've left up to you!
Listen in for our episode with one of the greats in lacrosse, Ally Mastroianni.
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Liv Vergano is one of the stars in the ACC right now, playing as an attacker and draw specialist for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Liv is someone I've known since her high school days on Long Island when she decided to convert from a long-time softball player to picking up a lacrosse stick in 9th grade. During this conversation we talk about her mentality behind never believing that it's too late to pursue your passions, the work ethic that has gotten her to where she is, and how everything happens for a reason.
Liv is inspiring young players all over the world with her natural born competitive fire that sticks out on any lacrosse field. She is never NOT going hard, and from this episode we learn that she has persevered through so many changing situations in her life because of those traits. I hope you get as inspired as I do listening into this convo with All-American, Liv Vergano.
-- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Sean DeLaney is the celebrated author of the newest book that I've personally added into my morning mindset routine, Masterpiece in Progress. He has written other masterpieces himself, and also is a decorated life coach and the host and director of the What Got You There podcast. Throughout this conversation we talk a lot about mindset, failure and success, working through doubt and hardship, and so much more.
Each conversation I have on the Dream On Podcast, I walk away from with so much wisdom and an undeniable amount of inspiration - this episode proved no different. From discussing Sean's journey to playing college and professional lacrosse, to developing skillsets that have brought him to success in his post-lacrosse life, to his outlook on life as a father and mentor today. We uncovered a ton in this episode, and I hope you get the chance to take away as much as I did from it.
- Your Host, Kylie Ohlmiller
Jaelyn Bennett is one of our KO17 Lacrosse Sponsored Athletes and is a current college Freshman at Johns Hopkins University. She is studying in the field of medicine and biology, while adjusting to the newfound responsibilities that playing Division I lacrosse and living away from home brings.
Throughout this episode, Jaelyn shares insights from her recruiting journey, the wisdom she has gained from attending The Lawrenceville School in her high school years, and how she continues to fight the battle of staying grounded and true to all she believes in on and off the field.
Tess Calabria is one of our KO17 Athletes, a high school phenomenon in the lacrosse world, a University of North Carolina commit, and an absolute rockstar on and off the field.
Tess shares her tactics on how she's battled to be one of the best in the 2024 class and walks us through some of her stories in her lacrosse journey so far. This is an inspiring one!
Allie Drake is one of our KO17 Athletes, and someone we are so grateful to have as a part of our team!
Allie is a Senior at Drexel playing Attack for their Women's Lacrosse program. She has been a part of game-winning Overtime goals for CAA Championships, and she has been a part of season-ending injuries. Through it all, she keeps a smile on her face and the rush that she gets from facing challenges head-on like she always has had.
She started playing club lacrosse as a sophomore in high school, grew up playing sports in an athletic household in Easton, PA; and now is studying User Experience and Interaction Design at Drexel while she crushes it on the field. She's officially back from a tough year dominating her ACL recovery, and we hope you can gain a ton of inspiring words from Allie throughout this entire episode as she explains her side of the journey.
Sara Curley was one of our very first KO17 Athletes to sign with us, and she is the epitome of a dedicated lacrosse player. She shares her journaling tactics that have led her to achieving her goals and explains the differences she's noticed so far in her first few weeks on the Monmouth University campus as a freshman attacker on their lacrosse team.
There is lots of wisdom in this conversation from someone who bleeds the values that KO17 Lacrosse preaches. You'll be a fan of Sara's by the end of this episode!
Season IV of the Dream On Podcast will be an exciting series of episodes featuring our KO17 Lacrosse Sponsored Athletes who currently play collegiate lacrosse or are committed to play college lacrosse next year.
Dempsey Arsenault is a Boston College alum, team USA member, and active Athlete’s Unlimited player. Dempsey and Kylie discuss their time as teammates, how she grew during her time at Prep school, and where she finds her spark in daily life. Don’t miss one of our best episodes ever!
Sammy Jo Tracy is a AU professional athlete, assistant coach for the Harvard women’s lacrosse team, and a professional yoga instructor. Sammy and Kylie talk about their travels to Japan together, Sammy’s time as a member of team Israel, and how she molds her mental game in 2023. You guys won’t want to miss this!
Introducing A Group Chat: Kylie sits down in Dallas with Charlotte North, Nakeie Montgomery, Reese Robinson, and Kyle Harrison to discuss sources of inspiration, the state of the game of lacrosse, and their favorite nuggets of wisdom. Tune into this incredible round table now!
Megan Douty is Team USA member, entrepreneur, national champion, one of the best to ever play the sport. Megan and Kylie discuss their competitive nature, their time as teammates, and what the future holds. One of our best episodes yet!
Amber Hill is an AU player, facilitator, and has competed in 4 world championships as a member and captain of the Haudenosaunee National Team. Kylie and Amber discuss her numerous roles throughout the world of lacrosse, the origins of the game, and their time as teammates in 2021. You’re going to love this one!Â
Mira Shane is the co-chair of the AU Lacrosse Player’s Committee as well as the winningest goalkeeper in Michigan Lacrosse history. Kylie and Mira talk about following their passions, Mira’s work in DEI, and their time playing together in AU. Listen to this and you may even catch your first tears on the DreamOn pod!
Caylee Waters is one of the most decorated goalkeepers in history—gold medalist, national champion, and more. Kylie and Caylee talk about their dreams, coaching on and off the field, and their time spent as teammates. Check it out!
Zimbabwe-born Tari Kandemiri became a social media sensation when she started Official Lax Girl as a teenager. Now she’s a Nike athlete, co-hosts a show on ESPN and gives back to the game as a USA Lacrosse clinician. Kylie and Tori discuss her adventures inside and outside of the lacrosse and business worlds—you’re going to love this wide-ranging conversation!
Charlotte North is a two time Tewaaraton Award winner, National Champion, and one of the biggest names in the sport today. Kylie and Charlotte talk about their time as teammates on Team USA, winning a national championship at Boston College, and some roommate stories along the way. You won’t want to miss this one!
Lizzie Colson is a member of the Team USA lacrosse team, a Tewaaraton Finalist, and University of Maryland graduate. Kylie and Lizzie talk about her recruiting process, coaching her girls through LColson Lacrosse, and team traditions they’ll never forget. You’re going to love this one!
Kim Hillier is the head coach of Drexel Women’s Lacrosse and a former coach of Kylie’s. Kim and Kylie discuss stories from their Stony Brook days, life lessons learned on and off the field, and Kim’s future as the new coach of Drexel. You don’t want to miss this one!Â
Arman Taghizadeh, or Dr. T, is an award winning sports psychologist, working with professional athletes including Taylor Cummings and Grant Ament. Kylie and Dr. T talk about their connection at LaxCon, how to create a mindset that you’re proud of, and give some practical advice that everyone can build into their lives. Grab your notebooks, this is a good one!
Lainey Donalson is a junior on the John Carroll lacrosse team as well as an intern with us at KO17 Lacrosse, helping with creative development and marketing. Kylie and Lainey talk about their love for the sport of lacrosse, their goals for this season, and Lainey’s aspirations post-college. Get ready to smile for this one!!
Sylvie Waters is a junior student-athlete on the Boston University lacrosse team as well as an intern with us at KO17 Lacrosse, helping with our marketing and sales team. Kylie and Sylvie discuss first meeting while working a camp together in Sylvie’s home town, Sylvie's goals for this season and life beyond lacrosse, and how she’s hoping to make an impact off the field.Â
Katie DeFeo is a YouTube sensation, former USC Trojan lacrosse player, and all around amazing lacrosse personality. Katie and Kylie talk about Katie’s work with athletes to expand their brands and how she began as a creator herself. The two finish with a not-so-quick take that you’re sure to enjoy. Get ready for some laughs!
Kayla Wood is an UNC Lacrosse alum and AU professional lacrosse player who earned captian 3x this season. Kylie and Kayla talk about meeting for the first time this summer, Kayla’s experience at UNC, and both of their dreams for the sport. This is just the beginning for this bright young star.
Angie Benson is a professional lacrosse player, a Virginia Tech alum, and an entrepreneur. Kylie and Angie talk about her fitness journey, the multiple club programs that she runs, and about Angie’s insatiable competitive drive. You don’t want to miss this one!
Mary Griffin is a D1 lacrosse player, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor. Kylie and Mary discuss her journey from getting diagnosed with cancer at 19, battling it all while being an NCAA athlete and student, and starting a business in the process. Mary is a superstar with amazing vibes and we’re lucky to have her on. Enjoy!
Sarah Brown is a AU pro lacrosse player, owner and director of Elevate lacrosse, videographer, and an avid music lover. Sarah and Kylie talk about their time as teammates on the WPLL Fight, their hopes and dreams for professional lacrosse, and Sarah’s musical gifts. Enjoy!!
Lindsey Ronbeck is a AU pro lacrosse player, assistant coach at American University, and runs her own fitness media outlet discussing exercise and body positivity. Kylie and Lindsey discuss her lacrosse journey, fulfilling quarantine hobbies, and how to think about your body positively as an athlete. You don’t want to miss this one!
Our first in-person guest, Ally Kennedy, is a fellow Stony Brook alum, Tewaaraton Award nominee, and all around stud on the lacrosse field. Kylie and Ally discuss their new home with the Athletes Unlimited professional league, the national team selection process, and all of their shared long island memories growing up.Â
Kim Michelson and Courtney Richard join us from Honest Game, a technology platform that guides all lacrosse student-athletes through the academic requirements to play college sports, making them more sellable to college coaches recruiting them. Kylie, Kim, and Courtney discuss their athletic journeys, what drew them to the crossroads of athletics and academics, and most importantly, the three discuss the new partnership between KO17 Lacrosse and Honest Game.Â
Crista Samaras is a former Team USA player and the current CEO and Founder of Brave Enterprises, a company that studies fear to design programming that activates bravery in people. Kylie and Crista cover a ton in this episode—training for the national team, growing the sport of lacrosse, and building Brave—they even give a couple tips to you as a listener. Check it out!
Mackenzie Burns is both a former and current teammate of Kylie’s as the two played together for Stony Brook and continue to do so for Team USA. Mackenzie is also an NYPD police officer and in her first year on the police force, founded the first-ever NYPD women’s lacrosse team. Kylie and Mackenzie discuss their time at Stony Brook and how they’re each working in different ways to bring women’s lacrosse to the next generation. You don’t want to miss this one!
Cory Camp set records as a swimmer for the University of Delaware before founding More than Movement, a community and coaching practice designed to help former athletes maximize their talents in the “real world.” Cory and Kylie talk about their love for coffee and sports and how they’ve grown in the past year outside of their respective sports.Â
Rachael DeCecco is a legend in the game of lacrosse. After winning two national championships at Princeton, she played Team USA before helping start the WPLL. Currently, Rachael heads up the PLL Academy and is an amazing mother of four. Kylie and Rachael discuss what lacrosse means to them, what it takes to play at the highest level, and what they’ve learned along their journeys.Â
Brooke Wilson is a Richmond lacrosse album and runs communications for Lacrosse Around the World, a non-profit bringing lacrosse to various countries. She and Kylie talk about their college playing days, discovering new adventures, and Brooke shares a bit about her experience bringing lacrosse to Nicaragua.
Hana Lepore is Kylie’s best friend since they were toddlers — she and Kylie grew up doing everything together. Hana went on to play D1 lacrosse at Furman and now is a teacher and certified Vikram yoga instructor. Kylie and Hana laugh, cry and share their fondest moments on this walk down memory lane!
Emily Perrin is the founder and CEO of Perrin Wellness and Performance, a company bringing together elite female athletes to connect their mind, body, and soul through yoga and meditation (Kylie being one of them!) Kylie and Emily discuss their newfound partnership, turning negatives into positives, and reflecting on who they are outside of their professions.
Kayla Treanor is a professional lacrosse player for Team USA and is an assistant coach for the Boston College WLAX team. Kylie and Kayla talk about Kayla’s 4 trips to the Final Four while playing at Syracuse, her mentality for never settling, and how their relationship has grown over the years. You don’t want to miss this one!
Taryn Ohlmiller is a senior attack at Stony Brook who also happens to be Kylie’s younger sister and best friend! The sisters discuss their struggles, how much they enjoy watching each other play, and some of their favorite memories playing together in college. A fun-loving look into the “sweet sweet sisters!”
Lauren Murray is a Northwestern alum and current professional lacrosse player. Kylie and Lauren talk about their trip to Japan a couple years ago, their head-to-head matchups on the field, and ton of laughs in between. You're going to love this episode.Â
Liz Hogan played collegiate lacrosse at Syracuse and is currently a teacher and member of the US National Team. Kylie and Liz talk about her experience at goalie and how it has helped her grow both on and off the field. They also dive into teaching, cooking, and of course, Hallmark movies.
Rob Pannell is a member of Team USA as well as the Atlas LC in the PLL. He was a Tewaaraton Award winner and 4x All-American at Cornell. Rob and Kylie talk about where he got his underdog mentality, some of his best moments throughout his career, and what he’s most excited about in 2021.
Samantha Giacolone was a childhood teammate of Kylie's, a four year starter at Notre Dame, and is now the assistant women’s lacrosse coach at Furman University. Sam and Kylie talk about their days as teammates on Long Island, the importance of family, Sam’s new food blog, and the dreams they both have their sights set on!
Lauren Lea was a Florida Gator and now is teammate of Kylie’s as a member of the WPLL Fight. Kylie and Lauren talk about their college rivalry, how they met on a trip to Japan, and their fandom for other female athletes.Â
Emily Parros is a member of Team USA and the assistant Women's Lacrosse coach at East Carolina University. Kylie and Emily talk about rooming together during Team USA training weekends, early morning Zoom workouts throughout COVID, and their hopes for gold in next summer's World Championships in Towson, MD.
Alyssa Guido was a teammate of Kylie's from 2014-2017 and is currently the head coach of SUNY Maritime College Women's Lacrosse. Kylie and Alyssa talk about how she has overcome hardships, reshaped her mental health, and emerged as a leader in the LGBTQ community. Of course, they talk about their favorite moments as teammates too!Â
Michelle Tumolo is a professional lacrosse player, Team USA Gold Medalist, and the coach at Wagner Women’s Lacrosse. Michelle was the first professional women’s lacrosse draft pick in 2016. Michelle and Kylie talk about being authentic, caring for others around you, and of course behind the back passes.
Sam Apuzzo is a member of Team USA and the WPLL Fight. Sam graduated from Boston College after winning the Tewaaraton and being named a 3x All American. Sam and Kylie talk about being rivals in college and teammates now, developing mental strength in lacrosse and life, and how life is going since COVID-19.Â
Alex Aust is a member of the WPLL, a gold medalist for Team USA in the 2016 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup, and an entrepreneur in both lacrosse and fitness. Alex and Kylie talk about breaking their fears, transitioning through different levels of lacrosse and life, and what it’s like to play college lacrosse with their sisters.
Kristen Carr is a two-time gold medalist for Team USA in the World Cup, she was an All-American at UNC, and is the new assistant coach for John's Hopkins Women's Lacrosse. Kristen and Kylie sit down and chat about controlling what's in your power especially in COVID, the future of women's lacrosse, and their experiences playing for the National Team.
Marie McCool is the reigning MVP of the WPLL, member of the Women's National Team, and won a national championship as possibly the most decorated player ever to play at UNC. She and Kylie talk about how they prepare for big moments, life on the road, and share some previously untold stories of their time on the national team.Â
Mark Glicini is a sports psychologist, defender for Chaos LC, and a member of Men's National Lacrosse Team. He and Kylie explore how he used a challenging past--he seriously injured his spine and his mom was diagnosed with cancer all while he was 14--to shape his current mental fortitude on and off the field.Â
TJ DeMartino is Kylie's longtime trainer and friend. Kylie and TJ sit down to talk injury prevention, strength in lacrosse, and even share some of the keys to Kylie's training routine.Â
Trevor Baptiste joins Kylie to talk about his journey in lacrosse, specialization in the sport, and the PLL Championship Series. Trevor's fun-loving energy will make this one of your favorite episodes yet.
Taylor Cummings sits down with Kylie to talk about her lacrosse journey, winning (and losing 2 National Championships), positive body image, and of course, Team USA. This episode is full of advice, stories, and wisdom that is sure to help you on and off the field.