DAVID HIGBEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David Higbee is the Executive Director of Bridge Lacrosse, taking over the role in 2011 after becoming involved in the organization as a volunteer coach, and serving as a member of the Board of Directors. David is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and played midfielder for the Oklahoma club team. David moved to Dallas upon graduation and worked in the environmental industry. David has enjoyed developing lasting relationships in both the lacrosse and the nonprofit landscapes. In 2011, David was a recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double Goal Coach Award for North Texas, and in 2021 was a finalist for D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards for Leadership Excellence. Lastly, in spring 2021, David received a certificate in sports philanthropy from the George Washington University School of Business.
Megan Haggard | Program DIRECTOR
Megan Haggard is the Program Director of Bridge Lacrosse, re-joining the Bridge Family in 2022 after spending some time in the role in 2019. Megan is a graduate from Hill College, where she received her Associates Degree in Business Management and had a decorated softball career as a Lady Rebel. She then transferred to the University of North Texas where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BBA in Sports Management. Megan has spent her time post-college working between Bridge and the Dallas Cowboys. After spending time with Bridge in 2019, she developed a passion for the sport and the people that were involved with the organization and is eager to grow in her role as the Program Director within Bridge Lacrosse.
ASHLEY SPAETH | PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ashley Spaeth is the Program Director of Bridge Lacrosse Austin. Ashley started with Bridge Dallas as a student-athlete, graduating from the program in 2017, where she attended Irma L. Rangel YWLS. She then went on to St. Edward's University in Austin, getting her degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management and playing club lacrosse. Ashley has resided in Austin since, working with the Austin Spurs and volunteering on and off as a coach with New Horizons Lacrosse while continuing to stay connected with Bridge Dallas. Ashley is excited to get the ball rolling in Austin and develop her role as Program Director.
Jennifer “JLO” Lopez | SENIOR Program manager
JLo is the Senior Program Manager of Bridge Lacrosse after graduating from the program as an alum in 2021. The same year, she graduated from Irma Rangel high school and soon began the role as a Bridge Summer Intern. After deciding to take a gap year, she has spent the last year with Bridge and since then built lasting relationships with other Bridge alum and current Bridge student-athletes. She will continue to pursue her educational career at Dallas College. JLo is excited to continue sharing her passion and love for lacrosse and reinforce strong relationships between the Bridge Family.
elijah berryman | program coordinator
Elijah Berryman is the Program Coordinator of Bridge Lacrosse. After graduating in 2023 as an alumni of the program he has decided to continue his journey with Bridge as a staff member. Elijah has been in scouts since 1st grade and we are excited to bring his skills to the program. He is planning on pursuing his educational interests at Dallas College. Elijah is ready to share his passion for the sport of lacrosse and to enrich his relationships within the Bridge community.
EDIE LYCKE | FOUNDER
Edie Lycke was an immense catalyst for the growth of lacrosse in North Texas. Her passion for the sport began with her daughter's playing days at The Hockaday School. The formation of Bridge Lacrosse Dallas began with the US Lacrosse initiative to diversify and grow the game in under-resourced areas of the nation. Bridge Lacrosse began with programming in 2004, primarily out of St. Philip's and Irma Rangel YWLS. In 2008, Bridge Lacrosse reincorporated from the previous organization of Friends of North Texas. Edie's contagious passion for Bridge and serving the community through such a unique sport has spread to what is now the Bridge Lacrosse we see today. Edie currently resides in California with her husband, Beau, where she remains an important pillar to her new west coast community and the community she served for so long here in Dallas.