Summer programs starting in June.  Clinics, wall ball, practices.  Come learn about the fastest growing team sport in the country.


Westside Wild is a non-profit lacrosse club focused on growing youth girls lacrosse in the Kansas City region.  It is open to girls grades 3-8.  We are one of the few non-profit girls lacrosse clubs that offer playing opportunities year round.  Our programs are suitable for girls that only want to play in the spring, girls that want to play multiple seasons or even for girls that have conflicts in the spring but are able to play in the summer or fall. 

While our programs are available to all, for the spring season we are particularly focused on driving participation from local Catholic schools, and public schools in the western and southwestern part of Kansas City.   


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MEET OUR TEAM


​A hardworking professional group working to grow women's lacrosse

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​Chris Harrington
​DIRECTOR

Chris grew up playing lacrosse in Yorktown Heights, NY and went on to play in 3 national championship games, winning two of them, for Princeton University from 1998 to 2001.  He moved to the Kansas City Metro in early 2006 and has helped coach various youth and high school teams over the years.  Chris now has daughters in the Olathe School District playing lacrosse.  Chris is focused on driving participation in women's lacrosse by offering low cost compelling playing opportunities that stress the importance of developing stickwork.  Westside will always provide clear communication to parents and players to set proper expectations that lead to a better experience for all involved.

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SCOTT GiLMAN
Director​

Scott Gilman is the Head Coach for the Saint James Academy (SJA) lacrosse team. He helped launch the program five years ago. Gilman grew the team from a JV only program to a Varsity and JV program that has improved their record every season. The team was undefeated in league play this year, and has sent 7 players to play in college so far.  Coach Gilman started KC Warriors travel program 2 years ago that works with both youth and High School girls for development and recruiting year round.  Gilman also helped launch the West Side Wild youth program that won its division in the 7/8th grade KCMGLA lacrosse league in their first season. The team added a 3/4th grade and 5/6th grade program this spring.  Prior to lacrosse, Gilman coached both boys and girls high school basketball winning a city championship with his boys’ program. Coach Gilman has also coached youth, high school, and college football.

DOUG DAVIS
Coaching staff

​Coaching Experience:
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Head Coach Girls Lacrosse: 2015 to Present
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Junior Varsity Coach Boys Lacrosse: 2010 to 2014
Blue Valley Youth & Junior High Coach: 2013 to 2015
Youth Sports Coach Various Other Sports: 1997 to 2008

Lacrosse Coaching Awards:
Kansas City Metro Girls Lacrosse High School Coach of the Year: 2018
US Lacrosse Kansas Boys Lacrosse High School JV Coach of the Year: 2012

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