Edmondson was among 22 players from the U.S. participating in the tournament, which featured more than 400 players from 20 countries. To add to the pressure of competing on the world stage with teammates she had never met before, Kelly Amonte Hiller — the coach of Team USA who happened to play for Maryland from 1992-96 — asked Edmondson to take on a different role to help the team.
An attacking midfielder for much of her lacrosse career, Edmondson took on a sizable defensive role. She was hesitant at first but willing to do anything to help her team win. Edmondson didn’t just excel in her role. She dominated, playing a pivotal part in winning gold for Team USA.
Team USA went 7-0 throughout the tournament and outscored teams 211-20. Edmondson accumulated three goals, two assists, four caused turnovers and 12 ground balls in the tournament and was named to the All-World Team.
Edmondson could finally cross off the final goal written in her journal. Being named one of the 10 best lacrosse players in the world was a bonus.
“I remember that moment they called my name,” she said. “I know where my parents are in the stands 'cause I always look for them. I was just stunned. I thought there was no way. Tears started coming out of my eyes. To be able to play a whole different position and be able to hear my name left me speechless. I thought they had the wrong name.”