Meet Our Varsity Coaches

Eli Almanza joined Timberline Lacrosse as the Head Coach in the fall of 2024. He is also an Assistant Coach for the True Idaho Lacrosse Club. Prior to Timberline, Almanza was the Defensive Coordinator for Bishop Kelly High School, helping to lead the team to an undefeated season and the state championship in 2024. Coach Almanza holds a degree in Business Administration from Boise State University.  In his first season coaching for Timberline (spring 2025) he was awarded SWILA Coach of the Year.

Erik Anderson joined Timberline Lacrosse in 2024. Erik grew up in Meridian, Idaho and played lacrosse for Rocky Mountain High School. He continued his lacrosse career at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY where he was a member of the 2018 NJCAA National Championship Team. Coach Anderson has been a True Idaho Lacrosse coach since 2017 and served most recently (2020-2024) as Assistant Director. In addition, he served as Defensive Coordinator for Rocky Mountain High School Lacrosse from 2020-22 helping win the state title in 2021. Most recently, Coach Anderson has served as the Defensive Coordinator at the College of Idaho for the 2024 season.

Merritt McMahon joined Timberline Lacrosse in 2024. Born in Seattle, Coach Merritt played lacrosse at Bainbridge High School where he received All American honors. He then went on  to play for NCAA D2 Westminster University. While there, he was the two time Attacker of the Year in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and a USILA All Region Honorable Mention. His career culminated with 147 career goals and 198 career points. Coach Merritt holds degrees in Economics and Finance. His hobbies include hiking, running, and anything outdoors.