The Winston-Salem Stealers Alumni Association

Welcome to The Winston-Salem Stealers Alumni Assocation.   You laid the foundation for today’s organization. The Winston-Salem Stealers continue to grow and do great things on an off the court.  Every small success in practice, in a skill session or in a game is because of you.  

We continue to try to show how basketball is a reflection of life each day:  How to handle success and how to handle struggles, how to keep trying and how to let things go… all are a part of both basketball and life.  

I think it is important for the current players to have a stronger connection with you, the alums, as it is important to relate.  

This page is for you.   

You, free of charge, can register below as an alum of the program and then, if you want, can send me a current photo of yourself, your family, your job, your life and I’ll post it here.  When you send in that photo, please send me a short bio of what you are doing today. You can always send in changes.   Email that information to coachrobinson292@gmail.com. 

Once you have registered, you’ll be added to our alumni contact list where our director and Stealers 2015 Alum Kaila Craven-Brandenburg can keep you connected to the happenings in and around the organization.   If you need an example of what your bio can look like, Kaila’s is below..

If you would like to donate to the Winston-Salem Stealers, there are options below.   We have several outreach programs that help to allow the girls to make a difference in the community. 

I am really proud of each and every one of you and I really, more so, want to just say “Thank You”.  You were and, like these girls today, are, the best part of my day and you made what was supposed to be a one-year thing into a life-changing entity for so, so many people.

Yours for Better Basketball Always,

Brian / Coach Robinson / Coach R

How Can You Donate?

If you would like to make an annual donation to The Winston-Salem Stealers program, you can mail in a check to: 

Winston-Salem Stealers Girls Basketball 

900 East Mountain Street, Building E, Kernersville, NC 27284

If you would like to send a donation electronically through a credit or debit card, please use the registration form below or send through Venmo @Teach-TheGame or CashApp $TTGWSS.’

• Just let Coach Robinson if you would like the donation to be earmarked for a certain project? 

What are some of the needs of the program?

• Weekly groundskeeping.
• An additional set of bleachers.
• Kitchen upgrades.
• Concession stand upgrades.
• Alarm / Surveillance upgrades.
• Equipment upgrades.
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• Any amount is appreciated.

Thanks to our Alumni Association Donors

Courtney Beals – Class of 2014

Kelli Bonner – Class of 2011

Millesa Calicott – Class of 2011

Megan Cavera – Class of 2011

Madison Dulaney – Class of 2009

Sammi Goldsmith – Class of 2012

Ashlyn Hampton – Class of 2017

Lauren Killilea – Class of 2011

Mary Ann Ladd – Class of 2011

Cameron Nieters – Class of 2014

Madi Tyree – Class of 2019

Marissa Vernon – Class of 2024

Annual Donation Options:

$15.00 Annual General Membership

Your annual membership will go to our program scholarship fund helping players participate that cannot afford to play. You’ll receive a quarterly newsletter from Kaila Craven-Brandenberg.

$25.00 Friend of the Stealers

• You’ll receive a quarterly newsletter from the Stealers as well as monthly email updates from Kaila Craven-Brandenberg,
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$50.00 Stealers Alum T-Shirt

• In addition to the quarterly newsletter and monthly email updates, you’ll receive a Stealers Alumni T-Shirt.  
• Please include your T-Shirt Size with your donation.
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$35.00 Stealers Group Banner

• You’ll receive a quarterly newsletter, monthly emails from the Stealers and your picture will be added to the Stealers Alumni Banner which can be found in The Maddawg Center.
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$100.00 Stealers Town Banner

• You’ll receive a quarterly newsletter, monthly emails from the Stealers and your picture will be added to the Stealers Alumni Banner which can be found in The Maddawg Center.
• You’ll also have a light pole banner in Stealers Town. 
• If you want to learn more about Stealers Town, please visit the link here: LINK
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$150.00 Large Indoors Banner

• You’ll receive a quarterly newsletter, monthly emails from the Stealers and your picture will be added to the Stealers Alumni Banner which can be found in The Maddawg Center.
• You’ll also have a larger indoor banner inside of The Maddawg Center. Make sure to email Coach Robinson ahead of time to make sure you don’t already have a banner from year’s past.
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Team Sponsorship?

• As you know, The Winston-Salem Stealers are not a shoe-sponsored or travel circuit organization. 
• We like the freedom to play where we want, when we want and select the players for each team without an outside entity directing those choices.
• We offer alums the opportunity to sponsor a Stealers team instead.
• If you would like to sponsor a team and need more information, please click this LINK.
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Would You LIke To  Make A Donation To Help Support The Many Outreach Programs The Stealers Have?

• Please visit this link “Helping The Community” here: LINK
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• Any donation amount is welcomed, and you’ll be added to our quarterly newsletter and monthly email list.

The 4ROCK Foundation

• The 4ROCK Foundation is a scholarship setup within the Stealers program in memory of Dr. Harold Pollard. Dr. Pollard was Coach Robinson’s first-ever assistant coach in the program from 1996-98.  Dr. Pollard’s youngest daughter, Nell, was the first player to sign up for the Stealers U15 team in ’96 and his oldest daughter, Tucker, was an administrative assistant for the Stealers from 2010-2012. Dr. Pollard’s wife, Louise, was our program’s first team parent.  Rock was Dr. Pollard’s nickname.  The 4Rock Foundation is designed to provide two high school seniors in the organization with a scholarship to help with their college expenses.
• The first scholarships were awarded on August 15, 2020.
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The Winston-Salem Stealers are a non-profit 501 C 3 Organization.  Our Tax ID Number is 26-2151458.

Please feel free to send this page link to any of your former teammates who graduated from the Stealers program.

GO STEALERS!!!

You can use the payment methods at the top of the page to donate or use www.paypal.me/crcws

An opportunity to reconnect and stay in touch with your former teammates during, hopefully, a wonderful time in your life.

GO STEALERS!!!

Visit us @wsshistory1996 on Twotter / “X”

Profiles by graduation class below:

1996:

1997:

1998:

1999:

• Nell (Polard) Johnson

2000:

• Courtney (Johnson) Stichka

2001:

2002:

• Erin Falls
• Meredith Martin
• Nicole Pardue

2003:

2004:

• Chante Black

2005:

• Amanda (Cross) Brown

2006:

2007:

• Brittany Strachan

2008:

2009:

• Madison Dulaney
• Jennifer Penley

2010:

• Kayla Adams

2011:

• Millesa Calicott
• Megan (Buckland) Cavera
• Meredith (Leonard) Cloud
• Lauren (Penley) Killilea
• Mary Ann Ladd

2012:

• Sarah (Coon) Andeersen
• Sammi (Goldsmith) Chambers
• Kelly Elder
• Farrahn Williams

2013:

• Amy (Jones) Steller

2014:

• Curtney Beals
• Julia Brown
• Olivia DeFrancesco
• Katelyn Doub
• Cameron Nieters
• McKenzie Rochford
• Tamyka Shell

2015:

• Kaila Craven– Brandenburg
• Tessa Johnston

2016:

• Tia Cappuccio
• Sarah Coltrane
• Bailey Kargo
• Lauren LaPlant
• Danielle Nieters
• Kayla Robinson
• MIracle Walters

2017:

• Ashlyn Hampton
• Campbell Kargo
• Mattie Kennedy
• Gabby Kozlowski

2018:

• Tori Huggins

2019:

• Lauren Bevis
• Taylor Gantt
• Tyler Hackney
• Elizabeth Knox
• Aniah McManus
• Callie Scheier
• Mallory Sherrill
• Elle Sutphin
• Madisyn Tyree

2020:

2021:

• Elaine Smith
• Kara Stancil

2022:

• Abigail Hoyle

2023:

• Charley Chappell

2024:

• Josie Tompkins
• Marissa Vernon
• Emma Wagoner
• Alexis Waters

2025

• Tabitha Airo

Coaches:

Support Staff:

• Hollie Bowers, Administrative Assistant:

Send your profile in using this form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQAgfIPYR0zXzMVicZaPoTOsOQp0TlVpxdYXumpTUr-lj6Fg/viewform

The Winston-Salem Stealers Alumni Association Members

Kaila Craven-Brandenburg

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2015

Winston-Salem Stealers Alumni Association Director

Need to reach Kaila?  Email her at kaila.craven@gmail.com.

Kaila Craven-Brandenburg is a 2015 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program following a 10-year stint with the organization. Kaila received a full-ride Women’s Basketball scholarship to take her talents to Appalachian State University. She majored in Child Development as an undergraduate student and went on to pursue her Master’s in Higher Education. Kaila credits a large portion of her success to her past teammates, parents of players, and coaches of the Winston-Salem Stealers who all played a pivotal role in her life. Kaila is currently serving as an Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at her alma mater Appalachian State University. 

Kayla Adams

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2010

Need to reach Kayla? Email her at kadams@visitgreenvillesc.com .

Kayla Adams is a 2010 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program. As the National Sales Manager for Sports Tourism for Visit Greenville SC, Kayla is passionate about promoting Greenville, SC as a premier sports destination for regional, national, and international events. Kayla has a master’s degree in Sports Management and a Professional degree in Destination Management (PDM) certification, which demonstrates her knowledge and skills in the sports tourism industry. Kayla also has extensive experience in event planning and administration, having worked with various sports organizations such as Visit Greensboro, the Greensboro Sports Commission, the South Atlantic Conference, and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.   Kayla played at Guilford College.

Tabitha Airo

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2025

Need to reach Tabitha? Email her at Tabitha.airo@yahoo.com

Tabitha graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2024 and will graduate from high school in 2024.

Sarah (Coon) Andersen

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2012

Need to reach Sarah? Email her at Sarahgandersen75@gmail.com.

Sarah Andersen is a 2012 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program.    Sarah’s education includes the following: Graduated from Bishop McGuinness in 2012. Sarah went on to play basketball at University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College). Sarah graduated in 2016 with Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She then furthered her education at Indiana University with Master’s of Science in Kinesiology, class of 2018. She worked as an athletic trainer in the sports medicine department of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio for 3 years before taking a “early adulthood gap year” to travel the US. Now with her husband, her dog and a camper we saw the lower 48 states over ten month period. At the end of 2022, Sarah relocated to Lillesand, Norway with her husband.

Courtney Beals

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Courtney? Email her at courtney.beals95@gmail.com.

Courtney is from Elkin, NC and graduated from the W-S Stealers Program in 2014. Courtney attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and spent the last few years working in Washington, D.C. for the Department of Justice. Courtney is currently a law student at the University of Georgia.

Lauren Bevis

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Lauren? Email her at laurenbbevis@gmail.com.

Lauren Bevis graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers Organization in 2019. Lauren went onto play basketball at Gardner Webb University 2019-2023 and then High point University in 2023-2024.

Chante Black

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2004

Need to reach Chante’? Please email her at cleverhomesnc@gmail.com.

Chante Black is a 2004 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers. Chante played her college basketball at Duke University before being drafted by the Connecticut Sun in 2009.  Chante played for the Tulsa Shock and San Antonio Silver Stars in the WNBA before playing for the Melbourne Boomers (Australia). Chante also played in Israel, Italy, Turkey, China and Korea. Chante’ is a currently a real estate investor in the Triad area.

Hollie Bowers

Winston-Salem Stealers Administrative Assistant from 2020 to 2022. 

Need to reach Hollie? Email her at hollieobowers@gmail.com,

Hollie served as the Administrative Assistant for the Winston-Salem Stealers program until 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University (ECU) in July 2022 and went on to complete her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, along with a Graduate Certificate in Military and Civilian Trauma Studies, at ECU in May 2024. Hollie now works as an outpatient mental health counselor and addiction specialist, providing telehealth services to individuals in North Carolina and New Mexico.

Amanda (Cross) Brown

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2005

Need to reach Amanda? Email her at amandanicholebrown@gmail.com

Amanda (Cross) Brown joined the Stealers in 1998 and played through graduation at Bishop McGuinness in 2005. She went on to play at William Peace University while continuing to coach with the Stealers. She was an assistant for the varsity girls team at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh.  Amanda earned her MBA at Meredith College and has worked in a variety of marketing roles including for the Golden Corral Corporation and served as director of corporate partnerships at DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Today she leads the brand, content & communications team at ShareFile (formerly part of Citrix). In her spare time, she spends time with her two sons, Banks and Parker, and partners with her husband Andrew on documentary projects. The latest project, Between the Rains, won best documentary at Tribeca Film Festival and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV. 

Julia Brown

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Julia? Email her at juliabrown3412@gmail.com.

Millesa Calicott

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2011

Need to reach Millesa? Email her at millesa.calicott@gmail.com

Millesa Calicott graduated high school in 2011 from Mount Tabor. Millesa continued  her career at Wake Forest University on a full ride scholarship to play basketball. Millesa played there all 4 years and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and minor in Psychology. Millesa has  been teaching for the last 8 years, currently a PE teacher and coach at Summit School in Winston Salem. Millesa was honored to coach at  her Alma Mater Mount Tabor for 6 years as an Assistant Varsity Coach and enjoyed 3-4 seasons with the Stealers as a  coach for 3rd grade up to 6th grade. Millesa loved being back with the program that developed her and gave her the opportunities to pursue her dream. Millesa has watched her former players now go on to college and senior years in high school.. Millesa still lives locally and have a 3 year old son Cal. Millesa loves walks with their goldendoodle June and playing around the town! Cal loves gyms as much as Millesa does and was where he spent the first 1 1/2 years of his life at Mount Tabor while Millesa coached!

When asked what she misses most about basketball, her answer is always the time she spent with the Stealers. Some of her best memories were with her teammates as they travelled around the country playing in high level tournaments all summer long. Many of her teammates stay in touch with her and have helped each other out with camps, skills, or even creating an adult team for a league. Much is to be credited to what environment is created by the Stealers. Millesa hopes the young ones growing up will get to say the same, that their teammates and coaches hold some of their best memories.

Tia Cappuccio

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Tia? Email her at tiacappuccio@gmail.com.

Tia Cappuccio is a 2016 graduate of The Winston Salem Stealers program. After graduation, Tia attended Florida State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science/College of Communication & Information. She graduated Cum Laude with a major in Media/Communication Studies and minor in Hospitality Management. Tia is currently working at an advertising agency as a Campaign Manager based in South Florida.

Megan Cavera

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2011

Need to reach Megan? Email her at megancavera@yahoo.com.

Megan (Buckland) Cavera graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2011, and went on to play at the University of North Carolina for four years. Megan is currently a mom to two girls and works for Chick-fil-A and their Customer Throughput Team, helping to improve systems in various area of the business, mainly the drive thru. Megan is thankful for all the coaches & players during my time with the Stealers and proud of all the program continues to do!

Samantha (Goldsmith) Chambers

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2012

Need to reach Sammi? Email her at Sammigchambers@gmail.com.

Sammi played for the Winston-Salem Stealers from 2009-2012 and went on to play college basketball at Lynchburg College (now University of Lynchburg) where she was a 4-year starter and captain her junior and senior year. Sammii holds the record for most assists in a game, most assists in a season, and career total assists at Lynchburg. Sammi coached college and high school basketball, as well as taught physical education and yoga 8 years prior to having her first child. I am enjoying my new role as a full-time mom to my son JJ (born in June) while still teaching yoga, personal training, and coaching middle school basketball on occasion. Sammi’s husband is on the Texas A&M men’s basketball coaching staff so… Gig Em! 

Charley Chappell

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2023

Need to reach Charley? Email her at Charleychappell3@gmail.com.

Charley Chappell graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2023 and is currently attending Wake Forest University majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and minoring in Bioethics, Humanities, & Medicine on a pre-med track.

Meredith (Leonard) Cloud

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2009

Need to reach Meredith? Email her at Mleonrd15@gmail.com.

Meredith Cloud graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers and Wesleyan Christian High School in 2009. Meredith went to UNC Chapel Hill where she studied nursing and played club volleyball. Merdith started working as a nurse in 2013 and continues to work as a nurse! Since college Meredith has continued training in order to travel and play competitive beach volleyball around the country!

Sarah Coltrane

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Sarah? Email her at coltranesarah16@gmail.com.

Sarah Coltrane played for the W-S Stealers in 2013 and 2014. After graduating from Southwestern Randolph High School in 2016, Sarah chose to further her education and golf career at Catawba College, where she received both an academic and athletic scholarship. During her four years at Catawba, her team (and Sarah) set numerous individual and team records. Sarah was also inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success, as well as the Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology and the Honor Society in Sport and Health Sciences.  In 2020, Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. Following this, Sarah obtained her real estate license in North Carolina in 2021. Since then, Sarah has achieved over $16 million in sales and transitioned into a full-time Realtor/Broker. Sarah established her real estate firm, Three Realty Group, in November 2023, where she continues to expand her business.

Olivia DeFrancesco

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Olivia? Email her at odef23@gmail.com.

Olivia DeFrancesco is a 2014 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program. Olivia played her college basketball at the University of Lynchburg. Olivia is the all-time three-point shooter in Hornets history. Olivia is now a lab consultant in Roanoke, Virginia. 

Katelyn Doub

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Katelyn? Email her at krdoub@gmail.com.

Katelyn is a 2014 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program.  After graduation, Katelyn went onto play basketball at Appalachian State University.  Katelyn is now a hospital occupational therapist.

Madison Dulaney

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2009

Need to reach Madison? Email her at madisonpdulaney@gmail.com.

Madison Dulaney graduated from the Winston-Salem Stealers in 2009.  Madison considers herself a Stealer lifer.  Madison played college basketball at Randolph Macon College before getting her graduate degree at Averett University, where she also coached basketball. Madison currently lives in the Raleigh-Durham area, working as a project manager at SAS.

Kelly Elder

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2012

Kelly graduated from the W-S Stealers program in 2012. That same year, she served as a coach for a 4th grade team with the Stealers before heading to NC State University.  Kelly graduated from NC State in 2016 with a degree in Political Science with highest honors. Kelly then moved to Washington, DC where she went to the George Washington University Law School. Kelly graduated from GW in 2019 with honors and worked in DC for about 2 years. Kelly then moved to Raleigh, NC where she has been since 2021. Kelly works as an attorney at a law firm representing catastrophically injured or deceased clients who experienced medical negligence, amongst other practice areas. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys traveling, reading books, trying new sports, and spending time with her sweet dog.

Erin Fallls

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2002

Need to reach Erin? Email her at erin@planksandpizza.com.

Erin Falls graduated in 2002. Erin played for one of the first Winston-Salem Stealers teams (13U) in 1997. She graduated from Forsyth Country Day School in 2002 where she started all four years on the varsity team. Erin attended UNC-Chapel Hill earning a Bachelor’s in Journalism in 2006, then went on to get her Master’s in Nutrition in 2012 from Winthrop University. She is now a registered dietitian and yoga teacher in Raleigh, NC running her own private practice. Erin is still active with the Winston-Salem Stealers and Teach the Game programs as our official Nutritionist and Yoga expert.

Taylor Gantt

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Neet reach Taylor?  Email her at tgantt45@yahoo.com.

Taylor graduated from the Winston-Salem Stealers in 2019, then received a  Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lynchburg 2024. Taylor is now a 7th grade teacher at Randleman Middle School and assistant coach for Randleman High School.

Tyler Hackney

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Tyler? Email her at tylerhack44@gmail.com.

Tyler graduated from the WS Stealers Program in 2019. Tyler went on to play basketball for Greensboro College. Currently, Tyler is employed with Cone Health/Sagewell Health and Fitness and work as a Health Fitness Specialist and personal trainer.

Ashlyn Hampton

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Ashlyn? Email her at ashlynhampton1998@gmail.com.

Ashlyn Hampton graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2017. Ashlyn played basketball for four years at Campbell University. She is currently working in insurance in King NC.

Tori Huggins 

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2018

Need to reach Tori? Email her at torihuggins12@gmail.com.

Tori Huggins  is a 2018 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers. Tori spent eight years in the Winston Salem Stealers organization as a player and one season as a head coach of the “Huggins” 3rd/4th grade team. She then played four years at Emory University, double majoring in psychology and sociology. After graduating from Emory, while earning her M.Ed. in clinical mental health counseling at Columbia University, Tori served as the Assistant Director of Basketball Operations for the Columbia women’s basketball program during the first two Ivy League championship seasons in program history. She also worked as a sport psychology clinician in the Seton Hall University athletic department from 2023-2024. Tori is currently a first-year counseling psychology PhD student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a research and clinical focus on student athlete well-being. 

Abigail Hoyle

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2022

Need to reach Abigail? Email her at abby.hoyle1@gmail.com.

Abigail Hoyle graduated from the Winston-Salem Stealers in 2022 after playing in the program for 10 years. She is currently working for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida while pursuing a degree in nursing.

Nell (Pollard) Johnson

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 1999

Need to reach Nell?  Emal her at nbpjohnson@gmail.com

Nell was the original Winston-Salem Stealer!  Together with Coach Robinson, Nell helped come up with the idea of the Stealers program in 1996.   Nell graduated from the program in 1999.  Nell was a Morehead Scholarshio winner and attened the University of North Carolina.   Nell runs Lynhursdt Gynecologic Associates in Winston-Salem.

Tessa Johnston

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2015

Need to reach Tessa? Email her at tessajohnston25@gmail.com.

Tessa Johnston graduated from the Winston-Salem Stealers in 2015. Tessa played 4 years at Emory & Henry University graduating undergrad in 2019, including a season of tennis. Tessa then completed her Master of Education from DeSales University in 2021. Tessa has been a coach collegiately since graduating from undergrad. Tessa is currently going into my third year as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Shenandoah University.

Amy (Steller) Jones

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2013

Amy Jones was a lifelong Stealer graduating from the program in 2013. Amy also spent a few years coaching in the Stealers program. She went on to Guilford College graduating with Degrees in Exercise Science and Health Science as a dual sport athlete. While at Guilford, she played with several Stealer alums winning the ODAC championship in 2017. Amy also ran track at Guilford and continues to hold several school records. Following graduation, she went to Western Carolina University graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2020. Amy has gone on to complete certifications in pelvic and women’s health PT as well as becoming a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. She is currently living in WNC with her husband and their two dogs and two cats. 

Bailey Kargo

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Bailey? Email her at bailey.krg10@gmail.com

Bailey graduated from the Winston-Salem Stealers program in the spring of 2016. Bailey played basketball for four years at the University of Delaware and finished with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Health & Wellness. Bailey then graduated with honors from the Southern College of Optometry and is now completing a residency in ocular disease/primary care at the Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Campbell Kargo

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2017

Need to reach Campbell? Email her at Campbell.kargo@gmail.com.

Campbell played for the Stealers through her sophomore year of high school. She went on to receive her undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill in 2021 and graduated from Elon University School of Law in 2023. She is now a civil litigation and workers’ compensation defense attorney based out of Raleigh, NC.

Mattie Kennedy

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2017

Need to reach Mattie? Email her at mkennedyy2024@gmail.com.

Mattie Kennedy is a Winston–Salem Stealers Alum graduating in 2017. Mattie received a basketball scholarship to play at Presbyterian College and graduated in 2021. Mattie will graduate from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2025 and plans to pursue a career in Internal Medicine.

Lauren Killilea

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2011

Need to reach Lauren? Email her at Lkillilea33@gmail.com.

Lauren Killiilea is a 2011 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers. Lauren loved growing up in the Stealers program. Lauren started on the developmental team with the 10U program in the Spring of 2002; Lauren still remembers scoring her first basket in the final game at Nationals in Orlando, FL that summer. Lauren continued her basketball career with the Stealers throughout middle and high school. Coach Grant was her coach throughout her travel basketball, recruitment journey. Coach Grant pushed her to be the best player and person on and off the court. Lauren graduated from the Stealers program in the fall of 2010. After graduating high school in 2011, Lauren played for 1 year at Pfeiffer University and then transferred as a sophomore to University of Lynchburg. Lauren felt that was the best school academically and athletically that she could have ever prayed for. Lauren graduated from UofL in 2015 with high honors and bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science. After graduation, Lauren moved to Raleigh and attended veterinary school at North Carolina State University.  Lauren is now a small animal general practice veterinarian in Holly Springs, NC – outside of Raleigh. Lauren has a wonderful family with 2 dogs, husband, Ryan, and adorable son named Keegan.

Elizabeth Knox

Need to reach Lizzie? Email her at lizzieknox55@gmail.com.

Lizzie graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2019. Lizzie then graduated in 2024 from East Carolina University majoring in Graphic Design and Communications. Lizzie currently lives in Savannah Georgia working towards a career in marketing and design.

Gabby Kozlowski

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2017.

Gabby Kozlowski played for the Winston-Salem Stealers from 6th grade until graduation in 2017. Gabby attended High Point University where she majored and Psychology…and played a little club basketball along the way. She then attended the University of Georgia to obtain her Master’s of Social Work. Gabby currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina and is a medical social worker for a home health company.

Mary-Ann Ladd

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2011

Email her at maryannladd92@gmail.com

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2011 Mary-Ann graduated from the W-S Stealers program in 2011. She attended NC State where she got a degree in Management in 2015 with a minor in Coaching. She then continued her passion for coaching as the assistant varsity girls basketball coach at Saint David’s School of Raleigh (2015-2016) & Calvary Day School (2016-2017). She was then accepted the head varsity girls’ job at Westchester Country Day School in High Point, NC and was there from 2017-2021. 

She was then accepted the head varsity girls’ job at Westchester Country Day School in High Point, NC and was there from 2017-2021. Post covid she went back to school at Paul Mitchell to pursue her dream of opening a Salon. In 2022, she opened Mae’s Beauty Bar & Bridal here in Kernersville.

Lauren LaPlant

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Lauren? Email her at lmlaplant93@gmail.com.

Lauren LaPlant played for the Winston-Salem Stealers from 3rd-12th grade (class of 2016) and then attended and played basketball at Western Carolina University (graduated in 2019 and 2021). Lauren holds the record for the most three-pointers made at Western Carolina. Lauren currently attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (class of 2028).

Meredith Marton

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2002

Need to reach Meredith? Email her at 

Meredith Martin graduated from The WInston-Salem Steaelers program in 2002.  Meredith went on to play basketball at Belmont Abbey College. She continued her education at Winston Salem State University. Meredith worked for USPS and now is a Level 2 MixxedFit Instructor and Owner of JC Apparel LLC.

Cameron Nieters

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Cameron?  Email her at camnieters4@gmail.com.

Cameron Nieters played with The Winston-Salem Stealers from 2008 through 2014. Cameron went to college at Harvard, where she played basketball her freshman year. After college, Cameron came home to attend Elon Law, where she graduated in 2021. She currently lives and works as a civil litigation defense attorney in Asheville, North Carolina

Aniah McManus

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Aniah? Email her at aniahmcmanus25@gmail.com.

Aniah McManus graduated from the Stealers in 2019. Aniah attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where she played four seasons of basketball. Aniah is currently on the coaching staff for women’s basketball at R.J. Reynolds High School, along with preparing myself to return back to college for another degree.

Danielle Nieters

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Danielle? Email her at dnieters22@gmail.com.

Danielle Nieters is a 2016 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers program. Danielle went on to play Division 1 basketball at Dartmouth College and graduated in 2020 with a major in Geography, and a minor in Sociology. Danielle currently is a partnership manager at a national accounting firm. 

Nicole Pardue

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2002

Need to reach Nicole? Email her at NMiller10@gmail.com.

Nicole played for the Stealers and Graduated in 2002. Nicole went on to play basketball at Meredith College for 4 years under coach Carl Hatchell. She majored in Business Marketing and Communications and graduated in 2006. In 2019, Nicole took over as the head coach of Starmount Women’s Basketball. In 2022, she led the team to the 4th Round of the State Playoffs…the farthest in school history for the women’s program. Nicole also teaches and serves as the school’s Assistant Athletic Director at Starmount.

Jennifer Penley

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2009

Need to reach Jennifer? Email her at Jpenley25@gmail.com.

Graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers in 2009. Went to the US Naval Academy and current serving in the Navy.

Kayla Robinson

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Kayla? Email her at Kaylarobinson53@gmail.com.

Kayla graduated from the Stealers in 2016. Kayla now works in pharmacy while raising 2 beautiful children Kayson and Kaylin.

McKenzie Rochford

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

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McKenzie Rochford is a 2014 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers program. McKenzie has a BA International Business and a Minor in Economics. McKenzie’s current job is being a sales & marketing specialist & assistant women’s high school basketball coach.

Callie Scheier

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Callie? Email her at calliescheier13@gmail.

Callie Scheier played with the Winston Salem Stealers 8th grade through HS and graduated from West Forsyth HS in 2019. Callie went on to play basketball at High Point University. Callie graduated undergrad in 2023 and with her Master’s in 2024. Callie currently is the Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach with the Women’s Basketball team at High Point University.

Tamyka (Darden) Shell

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2014

Need to reach Tamyka?  Email her at Tamykagd95@yahoo.com.

Tamyka  played her entire AAU career with the Winston – Salem Stealers. Tamyka graduated from Reagan High School in 2014. After High School, she played collegiate basketball at Lynchburg College for a year. Tamyka transferred to NC A&T in 2016 assisted the strength and conditioning coaching staff with all the team sports. After college graduation she was an intern at Elon University with their sport performance program. Tamyka was a NBOA basketball official. She currently works at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as a Senior Physical / Occupational Therapist Tech. Tamyka also was the Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach at Calvary Day School. 

Mallory Sherrill

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Mallory? Email her at Mallorysherrill01@gmail.com? 

Mallory Sherrill graduated from the WS Stealers program in 2019! Mallory played basketball at Lenoir Rhyne for three years and then transferred to Charleston Southern and graduated in December of 2023. Mallory now work at a local church as an assistant youth director!

Elaine Smith

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2021

Need to reach Elaine? Email her at elainemarie902@gmail.com.

Elaine Smith is a 2021 graduate of The Winston-Salem Stealers. Elaine graduated from Campbell University (C/O 2024) and will be attending Wingate University (C/O 2027) to purse a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Kara Stancil

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2021

Need reach Kara? Email her at Kfstancil13@gmail.com.

Kara Stancil graduated from W-S Stealers Program in 2021. She is currently attending GTCC for a Physical Therapy Assistant degree.

Courtney (Johnson) Stichka

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2000

Need to reach Courtney?  Email her at Courtneyblakejohnson@gmail.com.

Courtney graduated from the Stealers program in 2000 and then from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2004. She volunteered with the Stealers through college. Courtney has loved watching the program grow from a couple of teams to the incredible powerhouse it is today. Courtney is currently working in television and market research and data analytics as a manager of insights for the EW Scripps Company in Cincinnati, OH. Courtney lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband, 3 sons, and 2 dogs. Courtney is still an avid sports fan and keeps up with all the Stealers teams on social media. Fun fact, she still wears her old Stealers t-shirts around the house and her kids think it’s so cool to know their mom played basketball! 

Brittany Strachan

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2007

Need to reach Brittany?  Email her at bstrach21@gmail.com

Brittany Strachan graduated from The Winson-Salem Stealers in 2007.  Brittany played on the Stealers first ever 10U team and helped the program to their first ever DI National Tournament.  Brittany played at Carver HS in Winston-Salem and then received a scholarship to play basketball at North Carolina State University. Brittany now works in the Research Triangle.

Elle Sutphin

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Elle?  Email her at Sutphinelle@gmail.com

Elle Sutphin graduated from The Winston–Salem Stealers program in 2019. Elle went to play at North Carolina State for two years, then transferred and played three years at Davidson college.

Josie Tompkins

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2024

Need to reach Josie?  Email her at josietompkins06@gmail.com.

Josie Tompkins graduated from the W-S Stealers Program 2023-2024. Josie is currently attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte studying Biomedical Engineering

Madisyn Tyree

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019

Need to reach Madisyn?  Email her at madisyntyree@gmail.com.

You can reach her dad, Winton, at wintyree@aol.com.

Madisyn Tyree is a Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2019 Graduate. Madisyn attended, Randolph College and graduated in 2023, with a M.Ed. 2025. Madisyn is currently a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Nelson County High School (Va) and basketball coach.

Marissa Vernon

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2024

Need to reach Marissa? Email her at marissavernon@icloud.com.

Marissa graduated from The Winston-Salem Stealers and West Forsyth High School in June of 2024. Marissa now attends Appalachian State University.

Emma Wagoner

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2024

Need to reach Emma? Email her at emma.wagoner22@gmail.com

Emma Wagoner graduated from the W-S Stealers Program in 2024 and now attends North Carolina State University.

Miracle Walters

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2016

Need to reach Miracle? Email her at miraclewalters14@gmail.com.

Miracle graduated in 2016 from the Stealers program. Miraclethen went on to play at Guilford College for four years and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. In 2021 Miracle received my Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from the joint program at NC State University and UNC Chapel Hill. Miracle is now working as a Product Development Engineer at Kymanox, a biotech and pharmaceutical consulting company.

Alexis Waters

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2024

Need to email Alexis?  Email her at alexisirina25@gmail.com

Alexis Waters graduated from the WS Stealers in 2024. Alexis is  currently attending UNC Wilmington majoring in Exercise Science and playing club basketball. Alexis is a referee with the Northwest Basketball Officials Association.

Farrahn WIlliams

Winston-Salem Stealers Class of 2012

Need to reach Farrahn? Email her at farrahnwood@gmail.com.

Farrahn Wood Williams is a 2012 graduate of the Winston-Salem Stealers program. Farrahn received a full-ride Women’s Basketball scholarship from Appalachian State University where she played all four years while also earning both her undergraduate degree in Marketing and MBA. She currently works at Gilbarco Veeder-Root based in Greensboro, NC as a Lead Program Manager for People & Culture Transformation and has recently taken on another full-time job as Mom to her son, Cameron.