Meet The Coaches

High School Coaches

John Cummings

Varsity Head Coach

From Baltimore, MD and started playing lacrosse at 8 years old. Played high school lacrosse as an attackmen at Loyola Blakefield, one of the top programs in the country. Then went on to play at The Ohio State University and was a 2 year starter. At that time, began coaching at Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, OH as the freshman team head coach. After that, became the head JV coach and assistant Varsity coach at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, OH. After moving back to Baltimore, became head coach of the Freshman team and assistant Varsity coach at Loyola Blakefield. This was followed by a big move to San Diego where I coached with Adrenaline Lacrosse and at Coronado High School as JV head coach. Then went on to Patrick Henry High School where I was the Varsity assistant coach for 2 years. Finally, following a move back to Baltimore, spent 7 years as the Varsity head coach at Towson High school. Missing the West coast, resulted in a move to Bend in 2018 and thrilled to be back coaching!

Michael Selkirk

High School JV Coach

Michael grew up in Portland, Oregon. He played middie at Lincoln High School and in various indoor/outdoor leagues across the country during the offseason and in college. This is his fifth year coaching for Bend/Caldera and his first at the high-school level. Michael enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and traveling.

Ryan Lanigan

High School Coach

Ryan Lanigan was born and raised in Long Island, NY where he grew up playing hockey and lacrosse. He went on to play Defense at Limestone University where he was two time All American and won a Division II NCAA National Championship in 2000. Since graduating, he has coached at the college level and more recently, the youth level in Portland with EPL and at the club level with Team Oregon. Ryan is extremely passionate to not only teach the game, but also concentrate on developing great teammates and young men.

Austin Miller

High School Coach

I grew up in Bend, Oregon, and I'm excited to have the opportunity to give back to the program that I used to play for. My first year playing lacrosse was in 7th grade when Park and Rec first started their lacrosse program in Bend. From there, I worked up to being a starter on the Bend High varsity team in my junior and senior years. After high school, I followed my passion for the sport to Washington, D.C., where I was a four-year starter at Marymount University.
I have been coaching since 2012, both here in Bend and on the East Coast during my time there. I also had the opportunity to work with Bend's 7th and 8th-grade team from 2019 to 2023.
Lacrosse has opened up so many doors for me, both on and off the field. It has provided me with incredible opportunities and experiences that have shaped who I am today. Because of this, I am deeply passionate about giving back to the sport and the community that has given me so much. I am dedicated to helping kids reach their full potential, both as athletes and as individuals. I believe in the power of sports to teach valuable life lessons and build character. My goal is to inspire and support young athletes, helping them grow and succeed in all aspects of their lives.

7/8 Grade Team

Jacob Goodman

7/8 Head Coach

Jacob grew up on Bainbridge Island, playing for Bainbridge High School, as well as Seattle Starz in the offseason. After graduating in 2011 and deciding to stay on the West coast, he headed up to Bellingham, WA to play lacrosse for the Western Washington University Vikings. His successful collegiate career culminated in a trip to the Final Four of the MCLA DII Tournament in 2015. His accolades from college include PNCLL Freshman of the Year, multiple All-Conference Selections, and multiple All-American selections. After college, while continuing to play for KAVU men's lacrosse, Jacob moved around the PNW searching for a landing spot, and eventually settled in Bend. After coaching at all levels in WA and Hood River, he is thrilled to be getting back into coaching, and can't wait to share his wealth of knowledge about the sport of lacrosse.

Rick Mottern

7/8 Development Coach

Rick Mottern grew up in Burbank, California as a multisport athlete. This is his 7th season coaching lacrosse and his second season with the Bend Caldera program. Rick has been coaching youth sports since moving to Bend 8 years ago and serves as a coach for the Mountain View High School football program as well as two middle school travel basketball teams. His coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive environment where athletes learn and grow on and off the field. He emphasizes grit, tenacity, team unity, fundamentals, and accountability. By instilling these values, he works to develop not only skilled athletes but also individuals with resilience, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of life.

Burch Ault

7/8 Assistant Coach

Bio Coming Soon

Michael Cullup

7/8 Assistant Coach

Michael Cullup hails from Burlington, WA. With a rich lacrosse background, he began playing club lacrosse at Washington State and currently plays with the Thump Legends men’s lacrosse club in Bend. Michael’s coaching journey includes serving as the Assistant Youth Lacrosse Coach for Vashon Island Lacrosse in 2020 and contributed as an Assistant Coach for the Bend-Caldera 5/6 team in 2023. Beyond the field, Michael cherishes the tight-knit Bend-Caldera Lacrosse community. He’s also not just a player and coach but a family man, happily married to Ally, and proud father to Faustin, who plays on the 7/8 Boys Team, and daughter, Clara.

David Lawrence

7/8 Assistant Coach

David Lawrence joins Bend Caldera Lacrosse program as an assistant coach. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, David played extensively throughout high school and summer leagues on the Eastern seaboard. After high school, David play collegiate lacrosse for Hampden Sydney-College. As multi season ODAC champions and making two NCAA national tournament appearances, David looks forward to sharing his love and knowledge of the game.

5/6 Grade Team

Peter Guth

5/6 Head Coach

Bio Coming Soon

Spencer Welch

5/6 Assistant Coach

Spencer grew up in Bend, Oregon. Like many athletes living on the West Coast in the 1990s, he did not have the opportunity to participate in lacrosse competitively. Now, with two boys playing, Madden on 5/6 and Marek on 7/8, it has become his favorite sport. Spencer has coached youth football over the past five years. He encourages all young athletes to play the sport of lacrosse. Spencer is very excited to be a part of the Bend Caldera lacrosse program and help develop these young men in their sport.

Casey Capell

5/6 Assistant Coach

Casey was born in Bend Oregon and spent most of his life living in Central Oregon. While not growing up playing Lacrosse was reluctantly pushed into a coaching role for my older son Carson through Bend Park and Recreation. Once understanding the game and a lot of U tube videos it was easy to see the love people have for the game. I am especially drawn to the team aspect of the sport and the comradery the players develop for their teammates. My son Jace 5/6 will be playing this year on the Bend Caldera Lacrosse team. I am excited to be part of the program.

Brittany Barker

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5/6 Assistant Coach

Brittany Barker grew up in Lake George, NY where she was a three-sport athlete. She played basketball and lacrosse at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY while studying Civil Engineering. After college, Brittany moved to LA and joined a women’s lacrosse club that played games against west coast club teams that were just establishing their programs like UCLA, Loyola Marymount, and UC San Diego.

Upon having kids of her own, Brittany started coaching youth soccer in 2018 and boys lacrosse in 2021. She has enjoyed introducing fundamental lacrosse to the youngest of players through the BPRD program and watching their love for the sport continue to flourish over the years. Her favorite part of lacrosse is that it’s a crossover sport that integrates aspects of multiple sports. She focuses on teaching principles and strategies that can help well-rounded athletes further develop their athletic IQ in all sports.

Brittany is excited to join the Bend Caldera LAX program and help develop skills, foster a strong team culture, and build confidence in these young athletes.