Meet Our Executive Team
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Jenna Szyluk - CEO & Girls Director
Jenna Szyluk grew up in a lacrosse dynast in Massachusetts where she lead her high school team to 3 undefeated state championships and in her senior year the team ranked #2 in the country.
Jenna continued her career at Syracuse University where she lead the team to several NCAA tournament appearances and earned a Regional All-American along with tryouts with the USA National Team.
While at Syracuse University she also led the Women’s soccer team to several NCAA appearances and ended her senior season as MVP.
Jenna continued her soccer career after college playing for the Everton Ladies in the UK, made appearances with the then WUSA Washington Freedom and played two seasons for the semi-professional team Virginia Beach Piranhas. She ended her career with an undefeated National Championship with the Piranhas.
Prior to moving to Oregon Jenna was VP of Real Estate with Aion Management. There she was responsible for 12 properties that made up over 20,000 multifamily units from CT to DC.
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Brian Silcott - Executive Director
2X All American
National Midfielder of The Year
Captain Boston Cannons
11 Year Professional Player in MLL and NLL
MLL Head Coach
NLL EVP and Governor
PLL Head of Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse Board of Directors
USA Lacrosse VP Sport Growth and Development
Head Coach Jamaica National Team
Head Coach Scotland National Team
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Tarin Storm - Club Director
Coach Tarin Storm is a proven program builder and leader with a track record of developing both players and successful lacrosse organizations.
Since 2019, he has coached athletes from youth beginners to national-level club teams, helping players reach their goal of playing in college while supporting families through the development and recruiting journey.
As owner of Thump Lacrosse and the Sisters Annual Lacrosse Invitational (SALI), Tarin has created competitive programs, clear pathways, and playing opportunities for hundreds of Oregon lacrosse players.
His leadership will provide Rippers athletes with the coaching, structure, and exposure needed to thrive at the next level.
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Sean Flounlacker - Director of Operations
Coach Sean Flounlacker brings both high level coaching and playing experience to the Rippers, and he is a proven developer of talent. In addition to being a JUCO All-American at Anne Arundel Community College, his experience includes:
True Director for 8 years, Co-Founder of True Oregon
Salisbury University Lacrosse Alum
Defensive Coordinator- Utah State University, RMCLC Conference Champions 2018
Markland C. Kelly Award Finalist for top lacrosse player in Maryland & Maryland HS All State and All Conference
ESPN HS All-American Honorable Mention & ESPN Top 20 Defender
Inside Lacrosse Top 40 Defenseman
Meet the Girls Coaches
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Marena Tharpe
Midfielder at George Fox
SENIOR (2024)
• First Team IWLCA All-Region
• First Team All-NWC
• 1x NWC Team of the Week (Defensive)
• 1x NWC Team of the Week (Offensive)
• Scored 51 goals and had 35 assists
JUNIOR (2023)
• Second Team IWLCA All-Region
• NWC Defensive Player of the year
• First Team All-NWC
• Scored 56 goals and had 29 assists
SOPHOMORE (2022)
• First Team All-NWC
• Scored 53 goals and had 19 assists
FRESHMAN (2021)
• Second Team All-NWC
• Scored 23 and had 13 assists
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Bailey Faust
Midfield/Defense at George Fox
All-Conference (2018-2022)
All West Region (2021)
Team Captain (2019-2022)
Clackamas High School (2017 graduate)
Oregon National Team (2014 & 2015)
Former Rippers Club Player
Current Asst Coach - Beaverton HS
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Bethy Spizzo
Bethy Spizzo brings a wealth of on-field experience and a strong commitment to developing young athletes to her role as a lacrosse coach. A standout defender at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Bethy played four seasons with the Engineers’ women’s lacrosse program as a 3 year starter and leader in the defensive end. During her collegiate career she was known for her physical presence, constant communicator, and ability to cause turnovers and secure ground balls, helping anchor RPI’s defense while balancing the rigors of a Civil Engineering curriculum.
Prior to her collegiate success, Bethy was a two-year starter at Immaculate Heart Academy in Mahwah, NJ, earning All-Group honors and playing an important role in the team's multiple sectional championship wins.
Off the field, Bethy has been passionately involved in coaching and sharing her passion for lacrosse since 2017. She has volunteered coaching youth lacrosse for her town since the age of 14. Bethy also coached club lacrosse with Metro Magic Lacrosse, Mad Dog Lacrosse, and Albany Power Lacrosse for various seasons from 2021 until her recent move out to Portland to start her structural engineering career at KPFF. Bethy’s coaching philosophy emphasizes consistent communication, strong fundamentals, competitive spirit, and building confident players.
Meet the Boys Coaches
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Todd Morgan
Goalie at Rush-Henrietta High School
Played DIV III Keuka College
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach at Mountainside High School
Brighton CSD, Hilton CSD and Honeoye-Falls Liima CSD in NY
Leadership Roles:
USA Lacrosse Level 1 Coaches Trainer
President and Board Member USA Lacrosse Rochester Chapter
2009 USA Lacrosse NY Section V Man of the Year
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Koda Wataka
4 year starter at Kings Way High School
Played Freshman year at New England College
Transferred to Berry College as attacker
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach sky view High School
PNW Native American Lacrosse
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Frank Obiesie
Lakeridge Varsity Coach
Previously, Frank has coached numerous teams including Aloha High School, Starz Lacrosse Club, Rhino Lacrosse, Lake Oswego Youth Select Teams, and the Lake Oswego World Cup Team.

