League Leadership

PRESIDENT

With over 12 years of youth coaching experience across multiple sports and three years dedicated to lacrosse, TJ Tupponce brings passion, leadership, and a deep respect for the game to IGNITE Lacrosse. A multi-sport athlete throughout his youth and high school years, TJ understands the value of developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the field.

As a founder of IGNITE Lacrosse, TJ leads with purpose—blending modern coaching techniques with a strong connection to the sport’s roots. He is also a traditional lacrosse stick maker, committed to preserving the game’s cultural heritage and sharing its deeper meaning with the next generation.

TJ is dedicated to developing confident, respectful athletes who embody the tradition, spirit, and power of lacrosse.

VICE PRESIDENT

Starting lacrosse in 8th grade, Amy Hood quickly fell in love with the speed and excitement of the game, transitioning from softball to lacrosse. She played at Coatesville High School in Pennsylvania and continued at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), earning three 2nd team All-PSAC honors as a midfielder.

After college, Amy coached JV lacrosse and earned a M.Ed. in Health & Physical Education. She began teaching at Dover High School in Delaware, where she led the JV and Varsity teams before moving to California, where she worked with the Redding Lacrosse Wildfire program.

In Florida, Amy coached JV and Varsity lacrosse at Dwyer High School for seven years and was inducted into IUP’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. After moving to Virginia in 2022, she taught Health and Physical Education at King William High School and officiates girls lacrosse. Amy is passionate about starting a girls’ high school lacrosse program at King William and is excited to contribute to IGNITE Lacrosse.

TREASURER / INTERIM SECRETARY

 A Bachelor’s in Social Work from VCU and over 20 years in the child welfare field have shaped Ivey Tupponce’s passion for serving others. Along the way, she discovered an entrepreneurial spirit, helping launch several businesses, including a children’s therapeutic day treatment program, an online sports merchandise business, a preschool program, and IGNITE Lacrosse.

Marriage to TJ Tupponce, IGNITE’s founder, introduced her to a deep love for sports, particularly lacrosse. With three children heavily involved in athletics, she can often be found on the sidelines cheering them on, supporting TJ as he coaches, and capturing moments through photography.

As Treasurer and co-founder of IGNITE Lacrosse, her dedication to community, child welfare, service, and business development makes her a valuable board member and advocate for the organization.

BOARD MEMBER

Corey McConville's lifelong passion for sports began with playing football, basketball, and soccer in high school, leading to an opportunity to play college soccer at Longwood. This sparked his love for coaching, and he spent his first 15 years in education coaching soccer and basketball at various levels. After transitioning to administration, Corey served as an athletic director and principal before becoming the Director of Secondary Education in Westmoreland.

In 2016, Corey and his family moved to King William, a community they have grown to love. He served as principal at King William High School for eight years before discovering his true calling as pastor of McKendree Methodist Church.

Corey has witnessed firsthand how sports can help children grow into better adults. While he may not have a background in lacrosse, he is excited to support its introduction to the King William community!