Meet Our Varsity Coaches
HEAD COACH ELI ALMANZA
Nick Gruber Co-Offensive Coordinator
Erik Anderson Co Assistant Coach
Eli Almanza joined Timberline Lacrosse as the Head Coach in 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
Eli Almanza joined Timberline Lacrosse as the Head Coach in 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 Co Assistant Coach
Nick Gruber Co-Offensive Coordinator
Erik Anderson Co Assistant Coach
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 2
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.
Nick Gruber Co-Offensive Coordinator
Nick Gruber Co-Offensive Coordinator
Nick Gruber Co-Offensive Coordinator
Nick was a standout at Rocky Mountain High School where he earned 1st Team All-State Attackman, was named a USA Lacrosse Academic All-American, and helped lead the Grizzlies secure the 2021 State Championship.
He brings a championship mindset and high-level offensive knowledge to our staff. Can’t wait to see the impact he’ll have on the Wolves offense this season!
Meet Our JV Coaches
Luke Farrell Head JV Coach
Max Anderson Assistant JV Coach
Max Anderson Assistant JV Coach
Luke Farrell joined the Timberline Lacrosse coaching staff in 2024. Having grown up in the Treasure Valley playing lacrosse beginning in the 3rd grade, he also played lacrosse at Rocky Mountain High School where he graduated in 2019. After graduating, he started his coaching career with the Rocky Mtn Middle School team for their 2020 seas
Luke Farrell joined the Timberline Lacrosse coaching staff in 2024. Having grown up in the Treasure Valley playing lacrosse beginning in the 3rd grade, he also played lacrosse at Rocky Mountain High School where he graduated in 2019. After graduating, he started his coaching career with the Rocky Mtn Middle School team for their 2020 season. For the ‘21 and ‘22 seasons, Coach Farrell joined the Rocky Mtn HS staff as the JV Head Coach. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and being outdoors.
Max Anderson Assistant JV Coach
Max Anderson Assistant JV Coach
Max Anderson Assistant JV Coach
Max Anderson joined the Timberline Lacrosse coaching staff in 2025. Max was a 4-year starter and team captain at Mountain View HS, earning 1st Team All-State honors. He went on to have a standout college career at the College of Idaho as a 3-year starter, 2nd Team All-Conference selection, and MCLA Scholar Athlete.
Coach Anderson brings a
Max Anderson joined the Timberline Lacrosse coaching staff in 2025. Max was a 4-year starter and team captain at Mountain View HS, earning 1st Team All-State honors. He went on to have a standout college career at the College of Idaho as a 3-year starter, 2nd Team All-Conference selection, and MCLA Scholar Athlete.
Coach Anderson brings a gritty, high-IQ defensive mindset and a ton of experience to our sideline. Big things ahead for the Wolves’ defense!