Meet Our Executive Team

  • Rippers Lacrosse Owner

    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.

  • 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

  • Rippers Director

    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 – 2024

    Rippers Lacrosse Director

    2025-present

  • Rippers Lacrosse Coaching Director

    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)

  • Rippers Lacrosse Recruiter

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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