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Meet the dedicated coaching staff who lead and inspire our players to achieve their best on and off the field.
SHAUN WILKINSON
HEAD COACH
Coach Wilkinson brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience across lacrosse, basketball, and football. In addition to his work on the field, he is a dedicated educator who has mentored hundreds of young athletes through both teaching and coaching.
His lacrosse background includes founding the Utah Wild Lacrosse Club and coaching with The Hive, Rampage, Bear River High School, and Bear River Youth Lacrosse. Coach Wilkinson is known for his strong belief in doing things the right way, emphasizing discipline, fundamentals, and the importance of mastering the little details that lead to long-term success.
Although his daughters have graduated and moved on from the game, his passion for coaching girls lacrosse remains as strong as ever. He is excited to continue developing confident, competitive players and is looking forward to a truly “Wild” summer.
SHELBY WILKINSON
ASSISTANT COACH
Shelby Wilkinson is a dedicated and accomplished lacrosse player with a strong competitive background. She graduated from Bear River High School and was a four-year varsity starter. She contributes to winning four state championships, made both region and state first teams, and was named the 4A player of the year in 2025. In addition to her high school success, Shelby competed at a high level in club lacrosse with Tornadic Force, Hive, and Utah Wild. Shelby is currently continuing her lacrosse career at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where she is in her freshman year. She is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry with plans to attend dental school.
Off the field, she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors.
CLINT PAYNE
ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Clint Payne brings a broad background in athletics and coaching, with over a decade of experience coaching football and basketball before transitioning into lacrosse. He has coached both boys and girls lacrosse and currently serves as the head coach for the Bear River 7th/8th grade girls lacrosse team.
Beyond coaching, Coach Payne has been deeply involved in the Bear River sports community, spending 15 seasons as the radio voice for Bear River football and basketball. His long-standing connection to local athletics gives him a strong appreciation for teamwork, preparation, and school pride.
Coach Payne has been married to his wife, Tricia, for nearly 26 years, and together they have four children. Outside of coaching, he enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, and cheering on Utah State football and basketball. Go Aggies
TRISTIN SMART
GOALIE COACH
For the past five years, I’ve developed my skills as a goalie at the high school level where I have developed a strong competitive background, including contributing to three state championship titles. I’ve spent the last three years volunteering with the Bear River youth program, where I’ve helped coach and support younger athletes. That experience has strengthened my leadership, communication, and passion for the sport, both in and out of the goal.
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Tel: 435-225-5176 Email: utahwildlacrosse@gmail.com