Ellin joined the Colonels after two years as a Graduate Assistant at Western New England University in Springfield, Mass., where she was responsible for developing the goalies and defenders. She was also involved with recruiting, scouting and practice planning, among other duties.

A native of Franklin, Mass., Ellin was a two-sport student-athlete at Bard College, playing both lacrosse and soccer. She served as a captain for both squads throughout her career, and for the lacrosse team was a four-year starter.

Ellin enjoyed a prolific career as a midfielder, graduating as the fifth-leading scorer in program history with 104 points, fourth in career goals with 71, fifth in career assists with 33, third in career ground balls with 140, and third in career caused turnovers with 69.