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British Lacrosse is delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah Owen as Operations Manager for the Women’s Programme.

Deborah (Debs) brings extensive experience in high-performance sport and has been a key figure within England Lacrosse’s women’s programme for a number of years. She has supported the England Women’s Field Team across major international cycles, playing an integral role in operational delivery, athlete logistics, programme coordination, and performance support both on and off the field.

Through her work with England Lacrosse, Debs has become a trusted presence within the performance environment, known for her professionalism, organisation, and athlete-first approach. Her experience supporting squads through training camps, international competition, and long-term programme planning provides a strong foundation for her new role with British Lacrosse.

Chris Russell, Performance Director at British Lacrosse states:

I’m delighted to welcome Debs to the team and looking forward to the impact she will have on our operational readiness moving forward.  As we continue to go from strength to strength, Debs’ role will be a vital lynchpin in our performance operations

Deborah comments:

I’m incredibly honoured to be part of the British Lacrosse journey and truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such a fantastic group of players and staff. Lacrosse returning to the Olympics is a pivotal moment for the sport, and I can’t wait to bring my passion, energy, and experience to this new challenge.

Debs will continue to support the England Women’s Field Team through to the conclusion of the World Championships in Japan this summer, ensuring continuity and stability during a critical competition period.

This dual role marks an exciting step forward for British Lacrosse, strengthening operational leadership across the women’s pathway and reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to delivering high-performance environments for athletes and staff.

Debs’ appointment will enhance coordination, communication, and programme delivery across the women’s programme as British Lacrosse continues to build towards future international success.

British Lacrosse looks forward to the impact Debs will make as she transitions fully into the Operations Manager role.

British Lacrosse would like to extend its sincere thanks to Kate Nelson Lee as she concludes her time in the role as team manager for the Women´s Sixes Team.

Over the past five years, Kate has made a significant contribution across both coaching and managerial roles, supporting the women’s programme both on and off the field. Her versatility, commitment, and athlete centric approach have been invaluable in helping to deliver high-quality environments for athletes and staff.

During her tenure, Kate played an important role in helping navigate the sport through a period of evolution, joining the organisation at a time when Sixes lacrosse was introduced to the global stage.  She played a pivotal role in supporting the adoption of the new format across programs and planning structures, whilst overseeing multiple overseas tours, including two World Games campaigns.  Always with high operational performance standards and athlete support at the heart of everything that she does.

Kate’s impact has been felt across coaching, operations, and programme development, where her passion and tireless commitment helped strengthen the foundations of British Lacrosse during an important period of growth and transition.

We are extremely grateful for the energy, leadership, and care Kate has brought to every role she has undertaken, and we thank her for her dedication to the Women´s Sixes Team.

Everyone at British Lacrosse wishes Kate the very best in her next chapter.

Expression of interest now open

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible players for the British Lacrosse Performance Programme (BLPP) for the 2026 training and competition cycle.  This will include the European Championships in November.

Please complete this form to note your expression of interest. The deadline for expressions of interest is 21st December 2025.

Please also make sure that you are aware of the policies relating to selection:

Event Selection Policy

Performance Program Selection Policy 2026

Performance Program Selection Policy 2026 – FAQs

These policies can also be found on the Policies page.

British Lacrosse Appoints Alex Carnegie-Brown as new high-performance coach.

British Lacrosse is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Carnegie-Brown as High Performance Coach, leading our journey towards the LA28 Olympic Games.

Through an incredibly competitive recruitment process, Alex´s experience and passion for Lacrosse shone through, impressing selectors with her vision, leadership, and commitment to developing world-class players and performance environments.

With an impressive professional background at Procter & Gamble, and first-hand experience of the game both as a player and a coach, Alex will have an immediate impact as she takes leadership of the coaching team for the British Lacrosse Women's 6s Team.

Chris Russell, Performance Director at British Lacrosse:

I´m delighted to welcome Alex to the team and really looking forward to the fresh, innovative and driven approach she brings.  This is an incredibly exciting time for British Lacrosse.  Alex is a standout coach, and she will be well supported internally and across the wider UK Sport coaching team.

Alex Carnegie-Brown:

It is a true privilege to lead the women’s British Lacrosse team on the journey to LA28. The Olympics mark an extraordinary moment for our sport, and I feel honoured to play a part in this chapter. I am excited to bring my passion and vision to building a program where athletes can thrive, challenge limits and deliver performances to make our mark on the Olympic stage.

British Lacrosse are excited about the direction of the women’s coaching programme, now to be under Alex´s guidance.  This marks the first step in a wider series of coaching appointments as we continue to expand and strengthen our high-performance coaching team.

Leslie Rance, Chair of British Lacrosse board:

With Lacrosse’s return to the Olympics, British Lacrosse is committed to qualifying and representing the nation with excellence, in women's lacrosse's first appearance as an official medal sport at this pinnacle event. We congratulate Alex on her outstanding appointment to the key role of Sixes Women’s High-Performance Coach and look forward to supporting her leadership towards this historic opportunity.

Alex joins the women´s team effective immediately and turns her attention to the 6s European Championships in Spain in November 2026.

In recognition of outstanding service - Ailsa Stott

British Lacrosse would like to extend sincere thanks to Ailsa Stott for her outstanding service as Interim Head Coach.

Ailsa has been a respected and influential figure within our sport for many years, both as an exceptional international player and as a dedicated coach. Her leadership and experience have been invaluable during this period of transition, and we are grateful for the energy and expertise she has brought to the role.

As one of the first coaches to help drive forward the British Lacrosse 6s programme, her insight, passion, and professionalism have played a pivotal role in shaping the team’s progress and success. Thanks to her vision and commitment, we find ourselves in a stronger position as we move closer to the Olympic Games.

As British Lacrosse continues to evolve and strengthen its performance and coaching structures, we now look to the future and hope that Ailsa will continue to contribute to our journey to LA28. She will also contribute to the game  through her work with Scotland Lacrosse, as they prepare for the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship.

We thank Ailsa for her service, her excellence, and her continued commitment to the growth of lacrosse in Britain.

British Lacrosse

British Lacrosse wants to acknowledge and thank Phil Collier for his outstanding contribution to the development of lacrosse across Britain

, especially in the groundbreaking work in the Olympic sixes game.

As the former Head Coach of the British Women’s Sixes programme, Phil led the team to a historic 4th place finish at The World Games in Alabama (2022), as well as multiple gold medal performances at EuroLax Sixes and international competitions in Canada.

His leadership positioned British Lacrosse at the forefront of Sixes development globally, ensuring our athletes and coaches were amongst the first to adapt and excel in the new Olympic format.

Phil’s impact extended far beyond competition results. He helped pioneer Sixes in the UK, bringing vision, clarity and performance standards to a rapidly evolving version of the game. His dedication to players, coaches, and the wider lacrosse community has been invaluable in laying foundations for future success on the international stage.

We thank Phil for his service to British Lacrosse, congratulate him on his new role with England Lacrosse, and look forward to seeing the continued influence he will have on shaping the growth of Sixes lacrosse in the UK and beyond.

We wish him every success in the next stage of his coaching journey.

British Lacrosse would like to congratulate the Women’s Sixes Team who returned home from The World Games 2025 in Chengdu with a 5th place finish. The team performed well both on and off the pitch in the face of tough competition from the worlds best 6s teams, and can be proud of their response in the face of difficult conditions. The World Games was a valuable step on our Olympic journey, being the only multisport event we will face prior to LA28. With valuable lessons learned and a renewed sense of purpose for the future, the event has given us a great springboard for future success.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Ailsa Stott, the squad delivered performances that built on the strong foundation of 6s experience set over the last few years.

Ailsa, who is also the Head Coach of Scotland Women's field team, took over the helm of the 6s program in April and guided the team through their final preparations and their 3rd World Games experience in China. British Lacrosse would like to recognise the outstanding commitment and dedication Ailsa has shown to not only British Lacrosse, but our athletes and the wider lacrosse game.

Extreme temperatures in China ruled the day, as BL set their stall with a commanding win in their opening game vs hosts China. A close fought loss to Canada followed, and a final defeat to a resilient Japanese team saw the team fail to progress to the semi-final stages. A 5th place match win against the Czech Republic rounded out the tournament.

Chris Russell, British Lacrosse's Performance Lead states:
The World Games in the long run will ultimately have been a positive experience for us. Whilst the results were not as we might have hoped, we have a clear direction forward and plenty to work on over the next few years as we continue to build towards Olympic qualification.

Chengdu provided a unique set of conditions and I'm extremely proud of how our players and coaches responded. Under Ailsa's guidance, we embodied our "One Team" mentality both on and off the pitch. And I'm excited for the future.

We would also like to say thank you to the wonderful group of dedicated staff who continue to support our athletes across their Olympic journey. And the families, friends and supporters whose unwavering support continues to stoke the fires to push harder and aim higher.