Meet the Team
Paolo Diaz- Club Director
Paolo grew up in Aurora, Colorado after his family moved from the Philippines when he was just five. As a chubby boy with cowlick, Paolo didn't even know what lacrosse was and only became involved after going to some professional games and more so when his son started playing for the Commerce City Tigers, which played through CARA. Even before Bison Lacrosse Club was formed, Paolo's love for the game grew where his goal was to grow the sport in Commerce City, as there were no clubs in the northeast metro area. Paolo's goal is to provide kids and the community at-large with the opportunity to learn, play, and love the game of lacrosse.
Mindy Diaz- Club Director
Mindy has been a fan of lacrosse since her kids began playing 8 years ago. As a game day chauffer, cheerleader and snack mom for several years, she has added some lacrosse knowledge to her background. Mindy has been involved with Bison Lacrosse through volunteering in the past and has now taken on a bigger role as one of the club directors. Bison Lacrosse can benefit from her background in education and business.
Bryon Guyer- Coach
Bryon has been coaching youth sports in the Commerce City area for the last 12 years and lacrosse for the last 8 years. Raising 2 young athletes in the community has granted him the opportunity to see youth athletics from just about every angle. He grew up playing sports at the Commerce City Recreation himself, usually on a team his father coached, and later working for the city as an official. Teaching character development and accountability through youth athletics has become a family tradition for the Guyers, one that Bryon has been proud to carry on as a member of the Bison Lacrosse family! He also enjoys serving his community as director and coach for local CCYA Girls Softball.
Brandon Davis- Coach
Brandon Davis has been coaching and playing lacrosse for the better half of 18 years from club teams to more traditional school teams as a defensive long pole. His Grandfather Bob Davis, who has been playing since 1959, introduced him to what would be his new addiction. He has a son and daughter that he cannot wait to share the game with when they are older. Originally from California, Brandon found his way to Colorado and was connected with the Bison Lacrosse club to share his passion with the local young athletes. Giving the opportunity for all skill levels to grow and learn with each other is why he continues his work and hopes to be with Bison Lacrosse for a long time to come.
Brandon Garcia- Coach
Brandon is a 5th generation Coloradoan and has been an athlete and/or coach nearly his entire life. His love for life comes from his love for his wife and kiddos. He's currently the owner and Head Coach at CrossFit E.L.M. in Thornton where he's been coaching health, weight loss, and performance for over a decade. Brandon loves bringing his experience and general expertise on sports health and performance to these young players and loves watching them grow as athletes and strong young men and women.
Kenneth Tatman- Coach
Ken has always loved watching and playing sports. He was introduced to the lacrosse world in Washington two years ago when his son started playing. When he and his wife Adrienne, daughter Sky, and son Mason moved back to Colorado, he was looking continue the sport and found the Bison Lacrosse Club. Since then, Ken became a coach and also plays the sport with other Bison dads. Easy to say that the Tatman family are now HUGE fans of lacrosse!
Colin Spotts- Coach
Coach Colin has been a part of the lacrosse community since he was in the 8th grade. He started playing for the Northglenn Recreation team in middle school, and played for 4 years after that with the Prairie View High School Thunderhawks team. He also played a few short seasons with the Colorado School of Mines Club team while he was in college. Colin loves being around the game in any way possible, be it coaching, playing, or watching any level. He is always looking for ways to help younger players improve, and is hoping to pass along the leadership, responsibility, and love for the sport that he picked up while playing.
Elijah Diaz- Coach
Elijah Diaz has been playing lacrosse since the age of 5. He loves the game and enjoys everything about lacrosse starting as an attack player and now moving to be a goalie. Elijah owns a lacrosse head stringing and dying business called Bison Lax Strings as a teen and is planning to continue his love for lacrosse as time goes on. He loves helping people with lacrosse and is always looking forward to the next season.
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Mike Voss- Coach
Mike was born in Silver Spring, MD and played lacrosse from 3rd grade all the way through college. He played D1 lacrosse for Mount St. Mary’s and played Varsity all 4 years of high school. He played defense throughout his lacrosse career and was defensive captain sophomore, junior, and senior year. He is looking forward to joining the grey herd as well.
Mike and his wife have been watching their sons Aidan and Brantley play for 3 years now and have loved watching them grow into the lacrosse players they are today. He was more than happy to volunteer to help their team when asked this past fall. The Bison Lax Club has reignited his love for the sport and is giving him the ability to give back to his boys and the community by teaching young players who are starting lacrosse.
Nate Starck- Coach
Nate is a Colorado Native whose passion for sports began at a young age, and competitive spirit was engrained in him by his two older brothers. Nate’s lacrosse journey began in 2022 as a “Lacrosse Dad” when his son attended a camp while exploring options for spring team sports. Having been around athletics most of his life, Nate’s interest in lacrosse grew as he followed the success of the DU Pioneers and Colorado Mammoth. The sport became ingrained into their family life after they became members of ‘The Herd’.
Nate has coached football and basketball for the past few years, and he is excited to assist in the growth and skill development of these young athletes.
Nate lives in Brighton with his amazing wife Jennifer, daughter Hadley and son Keegan.
Jeff Hoffman- Coach
With 17 years of coaching experience, Jeff has guided young athletes in high school baseball, youth football, baseball, and lacrosse. His passion for coaching goes beyond just teaching the fundamentals of the game; it’s about instilling a love for the sport and helping players develop a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.
Every moment spent coaching is a chance to inspire, motivate, and make a lasting impact on the young people he works with, and he is grateful for the opportunity to do so year after year.