MD United is pleased to announce and welcome our coaching staff for the new incoming 2027 Team!
Kendra King Burnham
Kendra is married to Scott Burnam and has two kids, Kaylen and Braedon.
She has extensive coaching experience from youth to club to college.
She served as an assistant coach for the American and Towson women's lacrosse teams after a stint as a head coach at Mount Saint Mary's.
At each school she was primarily responsible for directing the defense. Under her direction, American gave up just 160 goals, the third-fewest in school history.
Prior to her college coaching she served as the Head Coach of the Woodbridge (Va.) High School varsity girls lacrosse team in the 2000 season, compiling a 10-2 record
Burnam played four years at Virginia Tech, and was the Hokies' all-time career leader in blocks/interceptions/caused turnovers.
She is excited to join Md United!
Christie Jenkins Kemezis
Married to Jon Kemezis (MD lax alum as well). 2 kiddos – Connor (11) and Kendall (9). Residing in Severna Park. Coaching Green Hornets Sticklet’s and Pee Wee’s since 2014.
Member of 2001 World Cup Women’s Gold Medal Team
Member of the USA Women’s Elite Team 1998 – 2005
Captain of the 1999 and 2000 Terps Championship Teams
4-year starter of National Champions Maryland teams 1997, 1998, 1999, & 2000
ACC Player of the Year 1999
3-time All American
2003 – 50th Anniversary All-ACC Team
Missy Pasko
Attended Hofstra University (1991-1995) in Long Island, NY where she played Division I Field Hockey and Lacrosse for 4 years. Accomplishments while attending Hofstra University are:
Academic and Athletic Scholarship
Inducted into the Hofstra Athletic Hall of Fame (Field Hockey & Lacrosse)
Academic All-American (Field Hockey & Lacrosse)
All-East Coast Conference (Lacrosse)
Northeast All-American (Lacrosse)
North/South Senior All-Star Team (Lacrosse)
Mid-East Regional All-American Second Team (Field Hockey)
She attended Loch Raven High School in Towson, MD, and played field hockey and lacrosse for 4 years. Her lacrosse team went undefeated for all 4 years, and won the Maryland State Championship each year. For lacrosse, she was a first-team All-Metro Lacrosse Selection senior year, and Loch Raven was ranked number one. While playing field hockey, her team won a Maryland State Championship and was a State Finalist another year.
She resides in Severna Park, MD with her husband, Vincent, and their two children, Finn and Sydney, who are very actively involved in sports; therefore, you can usually find her at the lacrosse field, ice hockey rink, soccer field or basketball court. She has been coaching girls lacrosse for 4 years, and thoroughly enjoys helping young girls develop their game of lacrosse.
