Meet our Coaches

  1. Updates

 

Coach Arone, AmeriCorps Member

Cesar Chavez School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Sport: Soccer

 

 

 


Coach Courtney

Alder, Reynolds School District

Favorite Sport: Basketball

 

 

 


Coach Chelsea

Grout Elementary, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: BUMP

 

 

 


Coach Erik

Reedville Elementary, Hillsboro School District

Favorite Sport: Hockey

 

 

 


Coach Fitz (AnnMarie,) AmeriCorps Member

Lent School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Sport: Soccer

 

 

 


Coach Jake,  AmeriCorps Member

Marysville School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Sport: Soccer

 

 

 


Coach Katie

Rigler School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Sport: Soccer

 

 

 


Coach Laura, AmeriCorps Member

Mill Park, David Douglas School District

Favorite Game: Capture the flag

 

 

 


Coach Loni, AmeriCorps Member

Chief Joseph/Ockley Green, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Kickball

 

 

 


Coach Mark Lee, AmeriCorps Member

Lincoln Park, David Douglas School District

Favorite Game: Wiffle ball

 

 

 


Coach Martin,  AmeriCorps Member

Jason Lee School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Everybody-is-It tag

 

 

 


Coach Melissa, AmeriCorps Member

Kelly Elementary School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Magic tag

 

 

 


Coach Molly

Vestal School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Kick the can

 

 

 


Coach Natalie, AmeriCorps Member

King School,  Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Switch

 

 

 


Coach Ruby

Boise-Eliot/Humboldt, Portland Public School District

Favorite Game: Football and basketball

 

 

 


Coach T (Tim)

Gilbert Park, David Douglas School District

Favorite Game: Wall ball

 

 

 


Coach Tami

Brookwood Elementary, Hillsboro School District

Favorite Game: Foursquare

 

 

 


Coach Wes

Beach School, Portland Public School District

Favorite Sport: Basketball and soccer

 

More Updates


January 28, 2026

Six Signs of a Joyful Playground ›

Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…

January 1, 2026

Quick Play Activities to Help Kids Reset ›

Make play part of your family’s routine. Play doesn’t have to be on more thing on your to-do list. It can fit right into the moments you already have. These…

December 1, 2025

Helping Your Child Learn Through Play When You’re Exhausted ›

Feeling stretched thin this season? Give yourself and your kids the gift of play. These simple activities make it easy to slow down, de-stress, and enjoy time together, even when…