Track and Field

Going the extra mile.

We're proud of our team and we're proud to bring athletic excellence to our community. Our desire is to shape the future of our young people through excellence in academics and perseverance in sport. Our job is more than coaching skills on the field. Our mission is to teach and model lifelong character traits that will empower our athletes to stay strong and go the distance wherever life takes them.

WE ARE SOUTHRIDGE TRACK AND FIELD!

Head Coach

Katie Miller

I am a Southridge alum from the class of 2012. Married to my best friend and high school sweetheart, Matt! We have two daughters, a golden retriever, and enjoy living an active lifestyle. I competed in soccer, softball and track and field during high school and want to share my passion for movement with all. I enjoy endurance challenges now days; such as marathons, cycling, and training for outdoor adventures.
Experience - Physical Education/Health Teacher 2018-PresentSouthridge Head Track & Field Coach 2018-PresentAssistant Women's Soccer Coach 2016-2021Southridge Assistant Track and Field Coach - 2017-2018Team Captain of Soccer and Track and Field, 2011, 2012Jerry Pflug Award Winner- 2012
Education - George Fox University - Masters of Art in Teaching 2018Azusa Pacific University - B.S. in Exercise Science 2016
Volunteer Work-Charity: Water Supporter- Ride for Water - Cycling from Oregon to New York - 2016Mission Trip to Himalayas - 2015Mission Trip to Haiti - 2011

Distance Coach

Michael Christiansen

I am an avid runner and want to share my passion with all. I have run several marathons as well as ultra 100 milers. I enjoy being outdoors. I am married to Kim and have two grown daughters Annie and Claire.
Experience - Southridge Track and Field Assistant Coach - 2006-PresentSouthridge Head Cross Country Coach - 2007-PresentBTC Track and Cross Country Coach - 2004-2006Conestoga Middle School Track and XC - 2003
Education - Level 1 and 2 USATF Coaching Certifications

Throws Coach

David Oppat

David is a Southridge graduate from the class of 2006. When he's not coaching, he enjoys playing sports anddoing anything active outdoors. He owns a FarmersInsurance Company.
Experience - Southridge Track and Field Throws Coach - 2012-PresentSouthridge Football Coach - 2010 - 2017Southridge Track and Field Team Captain - 2005, 2006Southridge Team Member, Shot and DiscusSchool Record Holder, DiscusWillamette University, All Conference 2007-2010D3 NCAA All-Academic Team 2010Willamette University All-Decade Team of 2010 for Shot Put
Education - Graduate Willamette University 2010

Hurdles Coach

Kevin Kurshener

Hi! I'm an avid runner and former collegiate distance athlete. I am an alumnus of Southridge and have worked under Coach Mike for almost two decades. I believe that anybody and everyone can be a runner, thrower, or jumper. Currently, I work as a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit nurse in downtown Portland.

Experience:

Cross Country Coach (2023–2025) – Southridge High School

Assistant Distance Coach, Track (2024–2025) – Southridge High School

Linfield University XC & Track Athlete (2015–2017)

Nurse of the Year (2020) – Recognized across all of Oregon and SW Washington

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Linfield University

Sprints Coach

Lis Vanoudenhaegan, ATC

Lis was born and raised in Washington and grew up playing all different kinds of sports. She ran track at George Fox University and got her degree in Athletic Training. In her spare time, she enjoys being active and spending time outdoors with her husband, David, and their two dogs - hiking and skiing are two of their favorites.
Experience-George Fox University Track & Field team 2015-2019NCAA D3 Track & Field Women’s National Champion Team - 2018NCAA D3 Track & Field 4x100m National Champion - 2018NCAA D3 Track & Field All-American - 2018Northwest Conference 4x100m Conference Champion - 2017, 2018NCAA D3 Academic All-American - 2018AthleticTrainer at Shoreline Community College - 2019, 2020Intern Athletic Trainer at Adams State University - 2019Program Director and Coach at Skyhawks Sports Camps - 2017, 2018
Education-George Fox University - Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, 2019

Pole Vault Coach

Ryan Jones

I'm an avid runner and want to spread my passion for all things sports and exercise. I ran Cross Country and track for Southridge in my high school years and also ran at University of Oregon for the running club. You can find me running in the park, tossing frisbees, juggling, or playing ping pong. Maybe all at the same time. I love learning new sports and challenging myself to learn new skills.
Experience-Southridge Cross Country and Track and Field Coach 2020-presentTHPRD Sports Instructor in multiple sports and speed and agilityMt. View Middle School Cross Country and Track head coach 2018-2020
Education-University of Oregon 2018

High Jump Coach

Erik Reynolds

I grew up in the Midwest, met my wife in high school, and moved to the Pacific Northwest after college. We have two daughters and a labradoodle. I like to be active and am often bicycling, hiking, paddling, etc. I enjoy coaching and like how track & field allows athletes to compete against both themselves and others, as well as for the team. Experience- Southridge High Jump Coach, 2022-Present Youth Soccer Coach, 2014-Present Warner Pacific College High Jump Coach, 2012 Season High School- Ohio Division 1 State Champion – High Jump Conference, District, and Regional Champion (Jr and Sr years) Lakota School District Athletic Hall of Fame (Track, XC, Soccer) College- 2004 Mid-American Conference Champion 2004 NCAA Division 1 National Qualifier 3x Academic NCAA All-American Personal best in High Jump, 2.11m (6-11) 12 inches higher than my height! Education- Miami University (Ohio) - BS Business-Finance, Minor-Statistics-2004

Pole Vault Coach

Ryan Hooten

I’m Ryan Hooten, a 2019 Southridge alumni and one of the Pole Vault coaches now! I’ve done track since my freshman year of high school, and started pole vault my junior year. I went on to make state my senior year, then walked on to the track team at Westmont College. At Westmont, I eventually earned a scholarship, was selected as one of the senior captains, and qualified for NAIA Outdoor Nationals.
A fun fact about me is I am the 6th highest vaulter in Westmont’s track program history at 15’7”. I’m also an avid climber, and can be seen frequently at the local climbing gyms around Portland!
I thoroughly enjoy the sport and hope to pass the knowledge and passion I have to the athletes here at Southridge.
Experience- Southridge Pole Vault Coach, 2024THPRD- Aquatics Program Support
Education- Westmont College- General Biology

Javelin Coach

Shelby Athans

Oregon native and Graduate of Tigard High School class of 2004. I have an amazing husband Tyler and an almost four year old daughter Essilynn. We are a family that loves watching sports, so we are passing that down to Essie and she loves the Dallas Cowboys and watching hockey. In high school I competed in track and basketball all four years and earned all-conference honors in both, including first team all PAC-9 for basketball. I went on to play basketball at Concordia University for three years, then moved over to coaching due to knee and back surgeries. I’ve coached both basketball and track around the metro area for 17 years combined.
Experience:
Basketball:Beaverton High School (2008-2010, 2016-2017)Lincoln High School (2010-2015)Grant High School (2015-2016)Southridge HIgh School (2017-2020)
Track:Lincoln High School (2011-2016)Southridge High School (2018-present)
Education:Concordia University (2004-2007, 2018-2019) Political SciencePortland State University (2019-2020) Political Science

Throws Coach

Carlin Irish

Originally from Albany, Oregon, grew up as the youngest of six siblings and has always had family at the core of his life. It was in the 6th grade where he met Jenny. They got married after college and have since built a beautiful family together, including two daughters, Helen and Lauren, and a wonderful exchange student, Mirena, from Frankfurt, Germany. His family is passionate about fostering dogs, currently sharing their home with three lovable companions: Buddy, Benny, and Bodie.

Experience:

Carlin played football at Western Oregon University where he earned All-Conference honors and was named Most Valuable Offensive Lineman his senior year.

Southridge Coach:

Track (2023-Present)

Football (

Education:

Bachelor’s of Science in Health Administration

Work:

Dedicated professional in the renewable timber industry since 1989, currently working as a Commodity Lumber Broker for Hampton Lumber.

Volunteer Work:

Coach Irish is also deeply involved in his community, lending his voice as the Public Address Announcer for Southridge volleyball, basketball, and softball games. He enjoys volunteering his time with the Portland Timbers and Thorns organizations.

Sprints Coach

Kilee Woodburn

Kilee is an Oregon native and is excited to be coaching track at Southridge. She's a teacher and has taught several different grades at the elementary level. She is currently working as an instructional coach. Kilee ran cross country and track at Ashland High School, University of Portland, as well as, coached track at Oregon City High School. She shares her love of being outdoors with her husband and two daughters.

Experience:

Southridge High School track coach (2025 - present)

Oregon City High School track coach (2003 - 2007)

University of Portland XC and track team (1996 - 2000)

*WCC Conference XC individual champion (1998)

*WCC Conference XC individual champion (1997)

Ashland High School XC and track team (1992 - 1996)

Education:

M.Ed, University of Portland, 2002

BA, Elementary Education, University of Portland, 2000

Interested in becoming a Southridge Track and Field Coach or volunteer? Please connect and reach out to Coach Miller!

Email: katie_miller@beaverton.k12.or.us

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