COACHES / OFFICERS
Head Coach: Dan Marut
As a lifelong lacrosse player, student of the game, and dedicated Coach, Dan Marut has the proven ability to build a playoff-caliber lacrosse team from the ground up while inspiring students to achieve success both personally and as a team. His mantra, I teach leadership and coach lacrosse compels him to provide valuable lessons in leadership and life his student-athletes carry with them through their years of competing and into their professional careers. Leaders don’t create followers. Leaders create more leaders.
Off the field Coach Marut transitioned from a successful private practice dentist to industry entrepreneur and leader in his field. He has the unique ability to scan the landscape for opportunities, build action plans, and then execute them. Coach unites people around a common mission and brings clarity during times of uncertainty.
“I teach leadership and self-awareness through the sport, helping students see their own strengths and learn to leverage them in the game and in life. We work together to create goals and action plans. Through this collaboration, I create a culture of fearless competitors that have fun and achieve results. “
– Coach Marut
Coaching Staff
2023-24 Coaching Staff
Dan Marut - Head Coach
Jared Steele - Defensive Coordinator
Keaton Lovendahl - Offensive Coordinator
Austin Bozworth - General Assistant
Officers
President
Dave Nyhus
David Nyhus is a Senior goalie from Lake Oswego, Oregon. He attended Lakeridge High School where he was and All-State player his junior year, and had his senior season lost to Covid. David is majoring in Business with a Finance concentration. Dave is looking forward to joining Standish Management to begin his professional career upon graduation in 2024.
Treasurer
Eli Silberman
Eli Silberman is from Lafayette, California and was a two year varsity starter for Acalanes High School. He is a Senior majoring in Economics, with a minor in Business Administration. Eli is looking forward to joining Standish Management to begin his professional career upon graduation in 2023.
Vice President
Nate Fix
Nate Fix is a Junior attackman from Hermosa Beach, CA. He played at Redondo Union High School and was an First Team All-Conference attackman. Nate is a Business major with a concentration in sports business.
Communications Officer
Will Curtis
Will Curtis is a Senior majoring in Product Design, with a minor in entrepreneurship. He is originally from California and played at Santa Barbara Highschool. He will be starting his own company upon graduation in 2024.
Travel Coordinator
Eli Goldsmith
Eli Goldsmith is from Orinda, California and was a 4 year varsity starter for Miramonte High School. He is a Senior majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Economics. Charlie is looking to become a Sports Psychologist or pursue a career in Commercial Real Estate.
Communications Officer
Sam Rack
Sam Rack is a Junior attack man from Moraga, CA. He played at Campolindo High School and has been second team all PNCLL conference both his years in college. Sam is a business marketing major with a minor in media studies and looks to pursue a career in sales or sports business following college.
Honoring Coach Charlie Jackson
Head coach 2019-2020
Team remembers and honors the late Charlie Jackson, who led the Oregon Ducks to a 2019 PNCLL Championship. Born and raised in San Diego, Charlie won the 1995 California State Championships at Henry High School. He attended Chico State University with a major in Sociology. Charlie played for USA west post college and competed in China, Japan and Australia. He coached at Chico State, San Diego State and the University of Oregon. He has achieved the highest national rankings at both of his previous programs. Charlie is the 2015 SLC Coach of the Year and WCLL Coach of the year 2020. Charlie passed away in February 2020.