David Higbee is the Executive Director of Bridge Lacrosse, taking over the role in 2011 after becoming involved in the organization as a volunteer coach, and serving as a member of the Board of Directors. David is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and played midfielder for the Oklahoma club team. David moved to Dallas upon graduation and worked in the environmental industry. David has enjoyed developing lasting relationships in both the lacrosse and the nonprofit landscapes. In 2011, David was a recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double Goal Coach Award for North Texas, and in 2021 was a finalist for D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards for Leadership Excellence. Lastly, in spring 2021, David received a certificate in sports philanthropy from the George Washington University School of Business.

Beccers Contreras is the Program Director of Bridge Lacrosse – Austin. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Beccers played with the Bridge Panthers in high school. She moved to Austin in 2019 to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she received her Bachelor in Psychology and then, Master of Social Work with a focus on clinical social work. Beccers has spent her college career working in youth programming, growing to love creating exciting and new experiences for kids to learn and discover passions and interests. Beccers is excited to rejoin the Bridge family in this new position.

Ashley Troy is the Program Director of Bridge Lacrosse. Originally from Orlando, FL and has an extensive lacrosse background. Growing up in a family of lacrosse athletes and coaches she was introduced to the game early on. Played throughout high school and the University of South Florida, where she played on the club team. She also coached girls’ lacrosse, watching athletes develop both on and off the field. Throughout her career she has fostered a supportive, high-environment where every player, from beginner to advanced, can learn, grow, and most importantly, have fun! Ashley is ecstatic to join the Bridge family and shares this passion she developed at such a young age. 

Elijah Berryman is the Senior Program Manager of Bridge Lacrosse. After graduating in 2023 as an alumni of the program he has decided to continue his journey with Bridge as a staff member. Elijah has been in scouts since 1st grade and we are excited to bring his skills to the program. He is planning on pursuing his educational interests at Dallas College. Elijah is ready to share his passion for the sport of lacrosse and to enrich his relationships within the Bridge community.

Dorian Melendez is the Program Coordinator for Bridge Lacrosse. Dorian started with Bridge in 4th grade and continued to play through high school. After time away he returned to Bridge by volunteering as a K/2 coach, and was welcomed onboard as staff in 2024. He currently attends UTSA online and is getting his BBA with a major in cybersecurity. Dorian is ready to share his passion for the sport and is excited to be back in the program that helped him grow into the person he is today.

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Tyler Thompson is one of the other Program Coordinators for Bridge Lacrosse. Coach Tyler started playing lacrosse at St. Philips in the 3rd grade (Coach David was one of his first coaches.) He then went to The Episcopal School of Dallas from 7th- 9th grade and completed high school at The Winston School of Dallas, playing for Hillcrest. Coach Tyler is currently a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserves and a driver for C Lee Transportation. He is ecstatic to be back in Dallas and serving the Bridge Family.

Edie Lycke was an immense catalyst for the growth of lacrosse in North Texas. Her passion for the sport began with her daughter's playing days at The Hockaday School. The formation of Bridge Lacrosse Dallas began with the US Lacrosse initiative to diversify and grow the game in under-resourced areas of the nation. Bridge Lacrosse began with programming in 2004, primarily out of St. Philip's and Irma Rangel YWLS. In 2008, Bridge Lacrosse reincorporated from the previous organization of Friends of North Texas. Edie's contagious passion for Bridge and serving the community through such a unique sport has spread to what is now the Bridge Lacrosse we see today. Edie currently resides in California with her husband, Beau, where she remains an important pillar to her new west coast community and the community she served for so long here in Dallas.