Westside Wild is a nonprofit 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 nonprofit girls lacrosse clubs that offer playing opportunities year round.  Our staff puts in an exceptional effort because we care about the sport and want to see it grow in Kansas City.  In a short period of time, we have helped to develop some of the most talented youth players in the city and we are only just beginning. 

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​Summer Lax was very productive.  Lots of improvement and tournament teams traveled to Colorado and St. Louis.  We are looking to have an even more productive fall season as Westside looks to take stick skills in Kansas City to a whole new level.  


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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, one of the most talented lacrosse towns in the country during the 80's and 90's.  He went on to play in 3 Division 1 national championship games, winning two of them, for Princeton University from 1998 to 2001.  At Princeton, Chris was second line middie/4th attackman and on man-up for his sophomore through senior seasons.  He moved to the Kansas City Metro in early 2006 and has helped coach various youth and high school teams over the years.  Chris is one of the few coaches in Kansas City that truly understands the stick skills needed to play high level Division 1 lacrosse, whether it be men's or women's.  He 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​

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​Scott Gilman is the Head Coach for the Saint James Academy (SJA) lacrosse team. He helped launch the program six years ago. Gilman grew the team from a JV only program to a Varsity and JV program that has improved their record every season. Through continuous improvement every year, St. James has established itself as one of the top teams in Kansas City, and has sent 7 players to play in college so far.  Gilman also helped launch the West Side Wild youth program that is the newest lacrosse club in the region, but through strong growth has the largest number of youth participants of any program.  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.

ERIN RAUBER
​COACHInG STAFF

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Erin grew up in Chesterfield, MO and played lacrosse at Benedictine College. During Erin's time at Benedictine, the team never lost a conference game, receiving three bids to Nationals (COVID cancelled 2020) and playing in a National Championship in 2019. Erin was named an NAIA All-American in 2019 and 2021, and she was a team captain her senior year. She graduated in 2021 and moved to Kansas City to start medical school at KU School of Medicine. Since she didn't start playing lacrosse until high school, she is passionate about helping kids get involved at a younger age and she loves helping grow the game in the Midwest. 

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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MEGAN OSTRANDER
​Coaching Staff

Hi! My name is Megan Ostrander! I am from Kansas City, MO and have played lacrosse for 8+ years. I began my lacrosse career at Notre Dame de Sion High School. From there I went on to play for the Benedictine Women's Lacrosse Team where I was all-conference and was elected captain my senior year. Currently, I work as a Tax Accountant in Overland Park. I am so excited to be a part of this coaching staff and help the next generation of lacrosse players in Kansas City!


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