Our Staff

Administrators

Nina Heyn

Manager

Nina Heyn

Manager

I am originally from Gwinnett County, Georgia but I went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to play college lacrosse at Temple University. While at Temple, I was a 4-year starter on defense and a captain my senior year. I graduated in May of 2022 with a Supply Chain degree from the Fox School of Business and moved back to Georgia. When I got home I took an internship with the Georgia Swarm Professional Lacrosse team, where I worked in the Operations Department. I also coached the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team at my old highschool, Collins Hill, where we made it to playoffs for the first time since 2015. At the beginning of the 2023 summer I joined 3Step and the Storm family as the new manager for Atlanta Storm.

Coaches

Mar-Naye Whittaker

Storm Select Manager

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Dayna Martinetto

Coach

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Katie Verret

Coach

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Kylie Holthaus

Coach

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Russell Cobble

Coach

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Naomi Killian

Coach

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Erika Redfearn

Coach

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Joe Menna

Coach

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Mar-Naye Whittaker

Storm Select Manager

2017 Missouri Senior Lacrosse All-Star

2016 Brine All-American

Coach Naye has been with Lovett for the past 5 seasons and has served as the manager of our Select program. She thoroughly enjoys coaching and is also a fantastic developmental coach. In high school Coach was a 2017 Missouri Senior Lacrosse All-Star and a 2016 Brine All-American. After high school, she played lacrosse at the University of Mount Olive. She is currently working on a Master’s degree focused in Biochemistry after double majoring in Communications during undergrad from Kennesaw State University/University of Mount Olive.

Dayna Martinetto

Coach

I was born and raised on Long Island and started playing lacrosse at a very young age. I went to Eastport-South Manor High School and I was a multi-sport athlete. I was a three-year starter on the Varsity lacrosse team and also a four-year starter on the Varsity Field Hockey team. In lacrosse, I started off playing as a midfielder and then quickly found my passion for being a goalie. I was on Elite travel teams for both sports making college and recruiting a tricky time. I am proud to say that I am a Strong Island Field Hockey and Long Island Yellow Jackets Lacrosse alumni. Staying with my love and passion for lacrosse I had the honor of going and playing at Jacksonville University as a four-year starter goalkeeper. Graduating in 2022, I returned back to Georgia and joined the staff at Lassiter High School. While coaching all ages and positions I have been coaching with Storm for almost five years now and going on year two with Lassiter Varsity, JV, and Youth programs. I became a coach because I wanted to share my knowledge and love for the game. The girls having the same passion keeps this game going and growing. I am super excited to get started this fall and see what excitement we can bring to the field!

Katie Verret

Coach

I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Exercise Sport Science and Dietetics. I work at Emory Hospital as a Dietitian. I have been coaching lacrosse for 8 years, 3 of them with Storm. When I am not coaching or working I enjoy trying new food, traveling, and creating memories with friends.

Kylie Holthaus

Coach

Coach Kylie has coached with Storm for multiple years now. She was a standout at Walton High School and then continued her lacrosse career at High Point University. After graduating in 2021, Kylie has been coaching lacrosse and teaching at Pace Academy in Atlanta.

Russell Cobble

Coach

I played 4 years of Varsity lacrosse at Walton High School, being named Captain and All- County before graduating. Focusing on school I went to Kennesaw State University and played club lacrosse for the Dirty Birds. I have been coaching the 2031’s for the past three years.

Naomi Killian

Coach

I played lacrosse at Newberry College from spring 2014-2018. Graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology. When I am not coaching, by day, I am a GBI analyst and doctoral student at Saint Leo University. By night I am an avid baker and show binge-watcher! I have been coaching for the last 5 years at Parkview High School. I have been involved in travel ball for the last several years and this is my first year at Storm. I am excited to be a part of the team and I plan to continue to teach the game of lacrosse to young players and hope they continue at the higher level if they please.

Erika Redfearn

Coach

Erika Eipp is in her 5th year as the Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Mount Paran Christian school. Prior to joining MPCS, Coach Eipp served as an assistant lacrosse coach at Yale University, and Kennesaw State. Coach Eipp attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she was on the Women’s Lacrosse team and was named an All- American. Coach Eipp also played professional lacrosse for 2 years. Coach Eipp was born in Syracuse, NY but attended High School in Boston, MA. Erika has a brother who lives in Atlanta, GA and played D1 lacrosse at Harvard University

Joe Menna

Coach

I started coaching in 2013 for the Trojans Youth League. My daughters Ava and Lana were in 1st and 3rd grade as they both play at a high level of lacrosse at Lassiter High School and Ava soon will be attending Liberty University as a Division I Women’s Lacrosse player . I coached at the youth program for five years and took home the championship in 2016 over Milton. After coaching I received my certification to be a referee in 2020 and have a level 3 rating which is the highest level for high school in the state. I am beyond excited to start meeting you all and start off this Fall strong!