A Lifelong Athlete. A New Vision for Lacrosse in Oregon.

Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up playing both soccer and lacrosse and eventually had the opportunity to compete in both sports at Syracuse University. I earned Regional All-American honors in lacrosse, attended USA training camps, and later continued my athletic career playing professional soccer on the East Coast and in England.

Those experiences shaped much more than the athlete I became. They taught me the importance of great coaching, hard work, confidence, team chemistry, and having people around you who believe in your potential. They also showed me that developing an athlete is about much more than teaching the skills of a game.

After my playing career, my professional life took me in a different direction. I spent years in business and real estate, eventually serving as a Vice President of Real Estate on the East Coast. But sports—and particularly coaching and developing young athletes—continued to be an important part of my life.

When the opportunity arose to purchase Lacrosse Hub NW and Oregon Rippers Lacrosse in February 2025, I saw the potential to create something special for lacrosse players in Oregon.

I didn't want the Lacrosse Hub to simply be a place where families came to buy a stick or restring a head. I envisioned a place where a child could pick up their first lacrosse stick and begin a development journey that could take them as far as they wanted to go.

Today, that vision is shaping the next chapter of the Lacrosse Hub.

From Your First Stick to Your Next Level

My goal is to build the Lacrosse Hub into Oregon's premier lacrosse-specific training facility—a place dedicated to developing the complete athlete.

That starts with introducing our youngest players to lacrosse through movement, games, and fun. As athletes grow, so does their training. We focus on stick skills, lacrosse IQ, speed, conditioning, strength, confidence, and team development, with more advanced training and recruiting support available as players pursue higher levels of the game.

I believe there should be a pathway for every athlete.

Some kids will pick up a stick because they simply want to try something new. Some will fall in love with lacrosse and want to play with their friends. Others will dream about competing in high school or playing in college.

They should all have a place here.

A Home for the Entire Lacrosse Community

Just as importantly, I want the Lacrosse Hub to be a place for everyone in the Oregon lacrosse community.

The Hub may be home to the Oregon Rippers, but the facility itself is bigger than any one club, school, or program. You do not have to be a Rippers player to train here, shop here, use the facility, or be part of our community.

Whether an athlete plays for the Rippers, another club, a recreational program, or only their school team, our doors are open. The same is true for coaches, teams, and families throughout the region.

Lacrosse in Oregon grows when we create more opportunities for kids to play—not when we create barriers between them.

My hope is that the Lacrosse Hub can be common ground for the lacrosse community: a place where club affiliations are left at the door and athletes can simply come in and get better. A player should be able to train alongside another player from a different team, learn from great coaches, find the equipment they need, and feel completely welcome doing it.

Ultimately, growing the game benefits all of us.

My vision for the Lacrosse Hub is therefore bigger than a retail store, a gym, or even a training facility. I want it to become a home for lacrosse in Oregon—a place where players train, coaches teach, teams connect, families feel welcome, and the next generation discovers the game.

I know firsthand the impact sports can have on a young person's life.

Now, I have the opportunity to help create that experience for the next generation—and to build a place where every lacrosse player has a place to belong.

This is the Lacrosse Hub. From your first stick to your next level.