Staff

FLN takes pride in bringing together a network of coaches who have diverse experiences in instructing young athletes. Our coaches also have extensive knowledge of the game as kids transition to the middle and high school years. Please see below for the bios of our coaching staff.

Brien Keller - Owner FLN


  • Masters Degree in K-12 Education Administration from Providence College

  • Over Twenty Years of Coaching Experience from Pre-K to Varsity Teams in a Variety of Sports

  • U9 Lacrosse Consultation to the Kings Lacrosse Junior Program and Franklin Youth Lacrosse

  • Head Coach of Focal Club Lacrosse 3rd/4th,and 5th/6th Grades

  • Town Compact Lacrosse League Director

  • Franklin Fall Lacrosse Festival Director



Krystal Ortiz - FLN Girls Lacrosse Director


  • Current Head Coach for Metheun High School Girl's Lacrosse 2019

  • Former Head Coach for Dean College Women's Lacrosse 2015-2018

  • MVC Coach of the Year 2013

  • MVC Champs 2013 and 2014

  • Former NCAA Athlete in Lacrosse and Volleyball


Matt Schairer - Senior Coach - Director of the Summer FLN Bulldog Lacrosse Clinic


  • Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Dean College 2017-Present

  • 2018 New England Collegiate Conference Champs

  • Previously, Assistant Coach at Endicott and UMass Lowell (Div I)

  • All-Conf. All- New England Lacrosse Player at Keene State College

  • Attended King Phillip High School



Scott Carpenter - Senior Coach - Director of the Summer FLN Bulldog Lacrosse Clinic


  • Cumberland High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach 2014-Present

  • Cumberland High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach 2010-2013

  • Rhode Island State Champs (2012 Girls) (2016 Boys)

  • Owner of Decision Athletics providing training in Lacrosse, Hockey, and Fitness

  • Dean of Students @ Cumberland High School


Jess Paulin - Senior Coach - Director of the Summer FLN Bulldog Lacrosse Clinic


  • Head Women's Lacrosse Coach @ Dean College 2019-Present

  • Head Women's Field Hockey Coach @ Dean College 2019-Present

  • Previous Head Coach of Girls Lacrosse Program @ The Gann School, Newton, MA

Earl McKenna - Senior Coach - Director of the Indoor Lacrosse Training Program


  • Assistant Coach @ Bridgewater State University 2016-Present

  • Played College Lacrosse @ BSU

  • Youth Coach for Plymouth Youth Lacrosse

Derek Marshall - Consultant for FLN Youth Programs and Bulldog Lacrosse Clinic


  • Head Prep School Coach at Bridgeton Academy, ME

  • Head Assistant Coach at Wheaton College 2017-Present

  • Dean College Lacrosse Captain 2012-2013

  • Dean College Defensive Player of the Year 2013

  • Lasell College Lacrosse Player 2014-2015

  • Volunteered with Cumberland Youth Lacrosse to Provide Coaching for Field Players and Goalies