John Carroll University

John Carroll University
1 John Carroll Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118

Division 3 Ohio Midwest

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Kelsey Shewbridge

Kelsey Shewbridge '18G enters her second season as head coach of JCU Women's Lacrosse in the 2024-25 academic year.

During her first campaign, Shewbridge steered the Blue Streaks to the OAC Tournament. She coached six All-OAC selections, including Jill McDonnell as the OAC Co-Defensive Player of the Year. As a team, JCU achieved IWLCA Academic Honor Roll status, as four Blue Streaks made the honor roll individually.

Shewbridge had six years of coaching experience at the Division III level prior to arriving as head coach. The Medina native got her start in coaching as a volunteer assistant for John Carroll Women’s Lacrosse during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

Shewbridge arrives in University Heights following a season-long stint at Bates College. The Bobcats tallied 5 wins this past season, the most for the program since 2019. Bates plays in one of the toughest Division III conferences in the country, the NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference).

Shewbridge served as an assistant coach at Baldwin Wallace for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The Yellow Jackets tripled their win total from 2021 to 2022, returning to the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament in 2022. Previously, she was an assistant coach at Kenyon College for the 2019 season. While at Kenyon, she helped guide the Owls to a 13-5 overall record, a 6-2 mark in the North Coast Athletic Conference, and a quarterfinal appearance in the NCAC Tournament.

While pursuing her Master of Arts in English at JCU, Shewbridge was an assistant coach for the Blue Streaks from 2017-18. She aided the coaching staff in a number of ways, including teaching defensive skills and strategies, implementing practice plans, evaluating player performances, analyzing game film, and helping with recruiting. Shewbridge also served as a teaching and research assistant in the John Carroll Department of English.

During the 2017 season, the Blue Streaks tallied an 11-5 overall record, 6-2 in OAC play. John Carroll improved to 14-3 overall and 7-1 in OAC play in 2018. Both seasons ended with trips to the OAC Tournament Semifinal.

Shewbridge also enjoyed an outstanding playing career at the University of Mount Union. During her time in Alliance, the Purple Raiders won three OAC Championships and made three trips to the NCAA Tournament. Mount Union made it to the third round of the big dance in 2015.

The Medina High School graduate appeared and started in 70 career games for Mount Union, tallying 22 goals and 11 assists. The defensive midfielder also notched 78 groundballs and 43 caused turnovers. Shewbridge finished as a three-time All-OAC and Academic All-OAC selection, and notched an Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Great Lakes Region Second Team honors in 2016. She graduated from Mount Union in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

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Lindy Brobeck

Lindy Brobeck enters her second year as an assistant coach with JCU Women's Lacrosse in the 2024-25 academic year.

In her first season with the Blue Streaks, Brobeck helped to steer JCU back to the OAC Tournament. She also became a key leader and moderator of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

A 4-year letterwinner at Marietta College, Brobeck played attack for the Pioneers. She played in 50 games across her career, which began during the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign. Brobeck started 15 games, including 7 contests last season. She compiled 23 goals and 15 assists for a total of 38 points, along with 30 groundballs and 6 draw controls.

In addition to playing last season, Brobeck also aided the team as a coaching intern. Her duties included working through pregame day operations, jersey output, equipment check-ins; photography and graphic design; and scouting and opponent reports. She graduated in May 2023.

Off the field, Brobeck showcased excellent leadership skills at Marietta, too. The Pickerington, Ohio native served as President of Marietta’s and the OAC’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition, she served as a delegate on the NCAA’s SAAC team. Brobeck was an active voice for student-athletes on a national level in these roles.

Professionally, Brobeck obtained some excellent experience during her collegiate career. She worked as a Development Intern at Ronald McDonald House Charities in the summer of 2022, and also worked for four years as a Sales Associates at Fabletics.

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Marlo Peck

Peck brings great experience to the staff for the Blue Streaks.

"We are excited to bring Marlo into our program. She brings a strong fundamental knowledge of the game and her perspective will bring a new momentum," said Shewbridge. "No doubt she will make a positive impact on our student-athletes and behind the scenes of the program as well."

Marlo Peck served as a girls' lacrosse coach for the Chagrin Athletic Association. Peck helped to grow the game in Chagrin Falls, growing the player base and mentoring many young women over her years with the organization from 2015-22. She also is a founding board member of the North Ohio Lacrosse League, an organization that oversees youth lacrosse in Northeast Ohio.

Peck also works part-time as National Sales Manager for Lacrosse Balls Direct, selling the top brand of lacrosse balls as well as other equipment and accessories.

A 1995 Denison University graduate, Peck earned her Bachelor's in Political Science and Government. She acquired her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University in 2002.

"I'm thrilled to join the John Carroll community and excited about the opportunity to mentor our student-athletes," said Peck. "I'm looking forward to contributing to their growth both on and off the field. A heartfelt thanks to Kelsey and Lindy for the warm welcome and support—I'm eager to dive into this new chapter and make a positive impact."