Biography:

Biography:

Coach Darrington is a recent graduate from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Administration of Justice and Psychology. She played lacrosse for four years at C. D. Hylton Senior High School just down the road in Prince William County from 2014-2018 (1 year JV, 3 years Varsity, and a 2 years a captain). Following her high school career, she was recruited and awarded scholarships to play NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in the Mountain East conference for one year and the South Atlantic Conference for four years after a switch in conferences. She was a captain in college for three years out five years.  Her regular “9 to 5” job is as General Manager at a Planet Fitness running the day-to-day gym operations. After graduating last year and playing my last game as a Cavalier in the spring, I Coach Darington quickly realized she was not ready to let lacrosse go and after a bit of searching, she feels blessed to have had the opportunity to begin her coaching career here at JPG, serving as the assistant coach for Girl’s Varsity lacrosse last season. She has also participated in some adult leagues to keep her own stick warm and additionally, became a certified official last summer to keep up with the game. She is excited for another upcoming year and the opportunity to go for a 3-peat with our amazing girls this coming season!

Biography:

Coach Ben lives in Woodbridge with his wife, three kids, and two dogs.  The upcoming 2025 lacrosse season will be his second season coaching the JV Girls Lacrosse Team at JP. He has coached his daughter's lacrosse team for three seasons through the Prince William Royals.  In addition to his experience, he has obtained USA Lacrosse's Gold Level Coaching Certification.  Over the years, he has coached several other sports teams including basketball and soccer. 

Not surprisingly, he has never played women's lacrosse, but it has quickly become one of his favorite sports to watch and coach.  Coach Ben is looking forward to the upcoming season where the athletes will learn and improve their lacrosse skills as well as the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.  His goal is to create a positive, supportive environment so that everyone has a great experience on the JV Lacrosse team and will be able to move up to the Varsity level and be a key contributor.