Meet the Skyline Boys Lacrosse Coaches

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Kolton Atkinson returns for his fourth season with Skyline Lacrosse, this season as Head Coach. He joined the Skyline lacrosse program in the 2021/22 season as the Varsity Offensive Coordinator, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for the game.

Kolton's lacrosse journey began at Park City High School, where he excelled as a four year varsity starter attackman. Kolton was a member of Park City's State Championship team in 2014, and State Runner up team in 2015. His outstanding performances earned him the prestigious honor of being named an All-American.

Continuing his lacrosse career at the collegiate level, Kolton played NCAA DII lacrosse at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. There, he showcased his versatility and skills as both a midfielder and an attackman. In 2019, he was a member of the team that secured Westminster's first RMAC championship. He was also named RMAC Attacker of the Year, leading the conference in goals, boasting a 0.789 shots on goal percentage and was ranked ninth in the country for goals at the end of his senior season. 

Gabe Goorman returns for his second season at Skyline Lacrosse. He brings over a decade of lacrosse experience and a wealth of expertise to the Skyline lacrosse coaching staff. Gabe's lacrosse  journey began at East High School in Salt Lake City, where he was a dedicated four-year varsity lacrosse player. His outstanding performance on the field earned him the prestigious titles of First Team All-Conference and Team Captain in his senior year, showcasing his leadership and skill.

Continuing his passion for lacrosse, Gabe played attack at Elmhurst University, contributing significantly to the team's success at the NCAA D3 level. Gabe's playing experience at both the high school and collegiate levels provides a valuable perspective that he now brings to coaching.

Gabe is currently a member of the Wasatch Whalers, a Semi-Professional Box Lacrosse team based in SLC, UT. 

Jarron Cozad returns for his second season with Skyline Lacrosse, bringing a rich background in athletics to the team. He began his sports journey with baseball and soccer, later transitioning to collegiate rugby at Utah State. Jarron is a certified Level 2 weightlifting coach and holds state records in Clean, Snatch, and Clean and Jerk. 

Beyond lacrosse, he also coaches his son's T-Ball team, reflecting his passion for developing young athletes. A dedicated father of three, Jarron balances his family life with a 15-year career in leadership development and global team management. His combined athletic expertise, coaching experience, and leadership skills make him an invaluable asset to Skyline Lacrosse.

Ray Makusiewicz started his lacrosse career his junior year at Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Connecticut. There he was a two year varsity defenseman. 

He spent four years as a volunteer coach for the Harlem Youth Lacrosse Program in Boston. Ray played DIII lacrosse at Curry College for four years as a defenseman. 

Currently Ray plays as a defenseman, acting as Assistant Captain on the Wasatch Whalers, a Semi-Professional box lacrosse team based in SLC, UT.

Niko returns for his fourth season with Skyline Lacrosse. With an impressive 20 years of playing experience under his belt, Coach Niko brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our high school lacrosse program. A product of West High School 09' and the University of Utah 12'. Coach Niko has dedicated the past 3 years to developing players at Skyline, with a philosophy centering on discipline, sportsmanship, and the importance of a strong work ethic, both on and off the field. He strives to foster their love for the game and develop their skills. Go Eagles!