OPF Staff

Dylan Lomanto 
2007, 2009, & 2011/12 Boys Head Coach

Dylan has been coaching Futsal since 2013 and has a tremendous passion for the game. He grew up playing for FC Portland, and eventually went on to compete for the University of Puget Sound. Dylan brings a wealth of experience to our Futsal staff as he has worked with the Portland Futsal Academy and most recently as the GM of Eastmoreland Futsal. We are so fortunate to have him work with us and we can’t wait for you all to meet him! ⚽️

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Brandon Tatum
High School Boys Head Coach

Brandon has been coaching at OPF for over 6 years and has had teams represent OPF at the State and Regional levels. Brandon played Professional Futsal in 2017 where his team finished 2nd at the National Championship that season. Brandon played for Eastside Timbers as a youth player, and went on to compete at @wpuknights where he was a multi year team captain. We are so lucky to have him return to our staff this season and we can’t wait for the 2020 season to kickoff!

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Staci Tatum
2009 & 2007 Girls Head Coach

Staci has been coaching at OPF since 2015, and has worked with the U11, U13, U15, and U16 age groups. Staci also currently coaches with Eastside Timbers, Gresham High School JV & Varsity, and will be Warner Pacific’s Women’s Assistant Coach in 2020/21. In her youth career, Staci competed with Eastside Timbers from 2001-2014. During that time, she was a multi year All-Conference player for 2 years, a Mt. Hood All-Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2013, and a 6A First Team All-State selection. After her youth playing career, she attended Warner Pacific College from 2014-2017 where she was an all-conference player in 2016 & 2017. Most recently, Staci traveled to Scotland to compete professionally with Forfar Farmington FC in Scotland's Premier League, but due to the current circumstances revolving around Covid-19, her time there was cut short overseas. We are incredibly fortunate to have Staci return to our Coaching Staff this upcoming season, and we look forward to another incredible year of Futsal. Say hi to Staci below! ⚽️✋ #WhyOPF #MeetOPF

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Nevada Sunshine
2007 Girls Assistant Coach

Coach Nevada is entering her second year with OPF and she is ready for the season to begin.  In her youth career, Nevada competed with Eastside Thorns FC since she was 6 years old, and also competed at Sandy High School.  She ready to take a big step in her coaching career and help bring out the best in the players she is working with this year. In Nevada's spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, running, and playing with her cats. Fun fact, she has 7 cats! 

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Dan Parkins
​2010 Boys Head Coach

Coach Dan is entering his 2nd full season with OPF. Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to our coaching staff as he has well over 18 years of coaching experience. In his playing career, Dan grew up competing around the Northwest, particularly in the Seattle area.  Dan went on to compete on an All Army team, he competed in Mexico, and found his way back to the Northwest where he played a lot of indoor soccer. In Coach Dan’s spare time, he likes to do anything outdoors, such as fishing, huniting, and soccer. We look forward to having Dan coach with us for the upcoming season!

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Ryan Savage
2012 Girls Head Coach

We are very fortunate to welcome Coach Ryan Savage to our staff for his first season with OPF! Ryan has worked as a coach for various levels at the recreational level, but he is excited to get into a more competitive environment and bring the most out of his players.  Ryan has been around the game since he was 8 years old and has a huge passion for helping players fall in love with the game that has already given him so much. In Coach Ryan’s spare time, he loves to travel, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, is a big fan of spending time in the water doing some free diving. ​

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Taylor Fortin
​2011/12 & High Girls Assistant Coach

Coach Taylor is entering her third season working with OPF!  As a player, Taylor played the majority of her soccer career with Eastside Thorns FC and was also a player for the Barlow girls soccer team.  Taylor is excited for this new season with OPF and she is looking forward to working with more of our players. Outside of Futsal, Taylor is currently working on getting her teaching degree.  She also thoroughly enjoys reading, writing, and painting! 

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Ally Logan
Distance Learning OPF Educator

Ally has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has over seven years of teaching experience. Ally has taught on the East Coast, as well as Clark College and Mt Hood Community College. Ally has also worked as a Director of a childcare center and has also done consulting work for Mt. Hood Community College's Child Development Center and Blue Lake Children’s Publishing Company. She has been an avid volunteer in the Oregon Trail School District for over 12 years, working in the classrooms, supporting early literacy programs, creating a runner’s club, chairing multiple fundraisers, and currently serves on multiple councils in the district. Ally joined OPF as the fundraising coordinator in the Fall of 2018 and is excited to be supporting the Distance Learning Support Program as a certified educator. During any free time, Ally can be found skiing, hiking, or adventuring with her family.

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Grant Bateman
Distance Learning OPF Educator

Grant holds a bachelor's degree in Social Science with a minor in Political Science from Warner Pacific University. He worked as an Avid Tutor in the Gresham-Barlow school district for several years, and has more recently served as a substitute teacher in the Gresham-Barlow school district for the past four years. When he is not working with students, Grant is also a soccer coach for Gresham high school, Eastside Timbers, and the Portland Timbers RTC program. In Grant's free time, he can be found taking small day trips with his fiance, playing golf, or enjoying time out with friends.