Meet Our Executive Team
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Jenna Szyluk - Owner
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
2028/2029 Boys Coach
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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Monica Potter - Director
Premier Elite Coach
Monica Potter played at Anne Arundel Community College. After her playing career she started coaching at all levels and contributed to the growth of the sport over the years.
Colorado State University Pueblo Head Coach
8 Years
Other Experience
Fort Lewis College (Assistant Coach), Adrian College (Head Coach), Fontbonne University (Assistant Athletic Director, Head Lacrosse and Field Hockey Coach), Lindenwood University ( Head Coach and Field Hockey Coach)Lacrosse Northwest
LaxNW Girls Rippers Director
2023 – 2024Rippers Lacrosse Director
2025-present
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Jill Vacanti - Coaching Director
Premier Elite Coach
Jill is originally from Rochester, NY where she lead her team to 3 state championship title games.
She then played at Duquesne University - DI Atlantic10 Conference where she was First Team All Conference and set several school records.
Started program at Multnomah University (NAIA) - undefeated in CCC during year 2 of program.
Current Assistant coach at Lewis and Clark (DIII - NWC)
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Jacob Walbaum - Recruiter
2032 Coach
Jacob is originally from Aloha, OR, where he began playing lacrosse in 5th grade and went on to compete for Aloha High School.
He began coaching immediately after high school at Oregon Episcopal School, where he spent 8 years with the youth program and 6 years with the high school team—winning 2 OHSLA State Championships during that time.
He later served as Head Coach at Sheldon High School, earning League Coach of the Year and leading the 21st seed to a historic upset over the 12th seed in the OHSLA playoffs.
Jacob has coached club lacrosse for 9 years and has been with Rippers for the past 4 years and is currently coaching at Wilsonville High School. He also serves as the Athletic Director at a private school in Hillsboro, OR.
Meet the Girls Coaches
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Rilley Drullinger
Premier and Goalie Coach
Goalie at Cal Berkeley - DI ACC
As a player
76 saves 2021
22 ground balls and two caused turnovers 2021
147 saves 2022
42 ground balls and seven caused turnovers 2022
85 saves 2023
11 ground balls and one caused turnover 2023
Beaverton HS Varsity Head Coach
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Marena Tharpe
Elite Coach
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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Kyra Barnes
Elite Coach
Midfielder/Draw Specialist George Fox
SENIOR (2023)
First Team IWLCA All-Region
First Team All-NWC
Scored 49 goals, had 46 assists, 39 ground balls, and caused 16 turnovers
JUNIOR (2022)
First Team All-NWC
NWC Scholar-Athlete
Scored 44 goals, had 22 assists, 26 ground balls, and caused 15 turnovers
SOPHOMORE (2021)
First Team IWLCA All-Region
First Team All-NWC
NWC Scholar-Athlete
Scored 45 goals, had 22 assists, picked up 30 ground balls, and caused 23 turnovers
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Brit Hartmann
Select Coach
Goalie at Pacific University
Two-sport varsity athlete at Pacific University (Lacrosse & Soccer)
Pacific University's Female Athlete of the Year (2012-2013)
High School All-League and All-State honors in both Lacrosse and Soccer
Coaching Highlights:
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Pacific University (2018-Present)
Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association Board Member (2020-Present, Current President-Elect)
University of Oregon Volunteer Goalie Coach (Fall 2024)
Head Girls' Soccer Coach, Yamhill-Carlton High School (2015-2020) - State Semi-Finalists
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Pacific University (2021-2023)
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach, Pacific University (2020-Present)
Assistant Coach, George Fox University (2014-2015)
Assistant Coach, Linfield University (2016-2017)
Head Coach, Linfield University (2018)
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Kelly Stevens
Rippers Green Coach
Pacific University DIII (NWC)
Finished third for the Boxers with 24 goals 2010
Pacific’s second leading scorer with 41 goals and led team with single season record 20 assists 2011
Ranked 72nd among NCAA Division III player with 4.36 points per game 2011
Ranked 83rd nationally with 1.43 assists per game 2011
Tied for third on the team in scoring with 25 goals and led the Boxers with 20 assists 2012
Set Pacific single season records for assists and draw controls (49) 2012
Finished season ranked 66th in NCAA Division III with 1.55 assists per game and 86th with 4.18 draw controls per 2012
Coach
Former Beaverton HS Varsity lacrosse head coach
Former Westview HS JV lacrosse head coach
Meet the Boys Coaches
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Justin Cox
2026/2027 Coach
Played Defense at MCLA Western Oregon State
1st Team All-League all 4 years
Head Coach at Beaverton High School
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Adam Keese
2026/2027 Coach
Native of Long Island, NY
Played for the Levittown Tomahawks
Co-Coach Sherwood High school
2x Northwest Conference Coach of the Year (2011,2012)
Son Cooper plays D1 Drexel University
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Todd Morgan
2028/2029 Coach
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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Joel Swartz
2030/2031 Coach
2015 graduate from Lakeridge High School
3x All-American
3X First team All-State
3x First team All-TRL
2015 Oregon Player of the Year Runner-Up
2013 State Champion
Played DIV 1 Lacrosse at High Point University
SoCoN Regular Season Champion 2018
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Koda Wataka
2030/2031 Coach
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