Westside is proud of the fact we have a competitive nationally ranked 2029 team and we are looking to build upon that success with younger age groups.  Our goal is to improve each year at a faster rate than the competition and prove girls from Kansas City really can go far with lacrosse. 

For information on the travel team coaching staff, please read below.

2029 Travel Program:

Head Coaches:  Chris Harrington and Clare Hanson
Assistant Coach:  Mackenzie Petersen

12U Travel Program:

Head Coach:  Tracie Rezzelle
Assistant Coaches:  Mya Chandler and Brynn Delaney


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Clare Hanson was named the Benedictine College Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach in November 2021. In her first year as Head Coach, she led the Ravens to an NAIA National Championship. This historic season was the Program's first National Championship and the first for the college in 55 years. She previously served as Assistant and Graduate Assistant Coach from 2019-2021. Hanson was a member of the Benedictine College inaugural varsity team. As a player, she helped guide the program to three conference regular-season titles as well as two conference tournament championships, resulting in automatic bids to the NAIA National Invitational Tournament. As a player for the Ravens, Hanson was a First-Team All-Conference midfielder and two-time Daktronics Scholar-Athlete. She was elected captain in her junior and senior seasons, helping build the foundation for the women’s lacrosse program. Hanson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Social Science from Benedictine College in 2018 and a Master of Business Administration in 2021. She began her coaching career while working as a teacher in the Kansas City area. Hanson resides in Atchison, KS.

Tracie is a dedicated coach and educator with a strong foundation in sports and a real passion for developing athletes at all levels. Her journey through lacrosse, from her early days growing up on Long Island to her national championships at the University of Maryland, is a testament to her dedication and skill. Her focus on stick skills, conditioning, and mental strength shows her well-rounded approach to coaching. What really stands out is her commitment to not only developing physical abilities but also nurturing the mental and emotional sides of athletes. She’s not just building players, but creating strong teammates with positive mindsets. Plus, her personal involvement in coaching her own daughter shows how invested she is in the youth sports community.

MacKenzie grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis and played lacrosse for four years at William Penn University, where she earned a degree in accounting in 2023. As part of the inaugural lacrosse team, she served as team captain and earned multiple all-conference honors. After graduation, MacKenzie continued her lacrosse journey at Benedictine College, where she currently serves as Assistant Coach. In addition to her coaching role, she is working toward completing her MBA at Benedictine College, with an expected graduation in spring 2025. MacKenzie is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field and is dedicated to fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment for her team while helping them achieve their full potential.