Meet Karen Mendoza, Varsity Field Hockey Coach

After missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall sports officially returned to Glenelg Country School. Get to know Karen Mendoza, varsity field hockey coach.

Number of Years at GCS

I have worked at GCS for seven years. I was head JV field hockey coach for two years and this is my first year as varsity head coach.

Favorite Food

I enjoy all types of foods but my favorite is Mexican.

Favorite Band

Luke Combs and Dave Matthews Band

Favorite Vacation Spot

Being at a beach.

Favorite Part of Coaching

The camaraderie it creates and seeing the excitement on players faces when they have accomplished a goal they have set.

Favorite Sports Moment

Winning the Middle Atlantic Conference during my collegiate field hockey tenure.

Fun Fact About You

I have flown in a special operations MH60 Blackhawk helicopter.