Meet The Team

Matt Florio

Director Aloha Lacrosse and HoganLax

Kathy Welsh

Operation Coordinator

Kathy joined Aloha Tournaments in 2016 and currently serves as the Operations Coordinator/Sales where she is responsible for a variety of activities related to customer service, communication, sales and marketing for Aloha Tournaments and its portfolio of youth and high school events. Prior to joining Aloha, Kathy spent 17 years with Health Fitness Corporation working as a Program Director and later Regional Director for clients including Air Products and Chemicals and Becton Dickinson. After leaving HFC to start a family she launched Tails of Love, which uses the Japanese braiding method of Kumihimo to provide special horse hair mementos for equestrians and horse lovers. Kathy graduated from West Chester University with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education and holds a M.Ed. from Penn State University in Health Education. She played field hockey, swam on the swim team and ran track and field during her collegiate career. Kathy has three children her a daughter played lacrosse at University of Maryland (2019- 2022) and UVA (2023), her son swims at Stevenson University and her youngest son plays lacrosse for Ohio Northern University.

Jack Giddens

Event Manager

Jack joined Aloha Tournaments in 2024 and currently serves as the Event Manager where he is responsible for executing events, social media and marketing, scheduling, procurement, inventory management, and college coach communication for Aloha Tournaments and its portfolio of youth and high school events. Prior to joining Aloha, Jack spent time as a Marketing & Fan Engagement Intern at MLS club Charlotte FC and as an Event Coordinator with IMG Academy. Jack graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. in Sport & Recreation Management and a Minor in Business. He played soccer and was the President of the Sport and Leisure Association of Madison during his time at JMU. Jack enjoys the outdoors, music, working out, reading, and of course, sports.