Coaching Staff
Henry Ling - Varsity Head Coach
Henry Ling has coached with the Grant Generals since 2017. In that time, they have moved from a middle of the pack team, to a consistently competitive top team in Oregon. Henry has been in three World Championship Lacrosse tournaments with his home country New Zealand and was a four sport athlete in high school.
When not coaching, Henry works at Adidas as a footwear developer with a focus on 3D engineering/creation in the colaboration side of the business.
Henry has a passion for developing high school athletes both on and off the field and teaching them to be fierce competitors who also respect their teammates, opponents, and the sport.
Kevin Mealy - Varsity Assistant Coach
Kevin started playing lacrosse right here in Portland back in 2010. He played with EPL for 5 years before making his way to Grant where he also played soccer and basketball. He is a true believer in players being multi sport athletes and advocates for all players to not give up on other sports​
​After playing for Grant and taking a break during COVID-19, Kevin returned to the field with the Oregon Men’s Lacrosse Club while earning a degree in Business Administration at the University of Oregon. During his time there, he also taught pottery, studied abroad in Australia and grew his small business Irvington Ceramics.
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He played lacrosse for 12 years, served as a youth referee for 5 years, and is now a dedicated coach. His goal is to grow the game and help kids succeed both on and off the field.
His passion for the sport led him into coaching, starting with youth programs and even a brief return to SOU as a coach. Now back in Portland, Andre is excited to join the Grant coaching staff alongside his former coach and help grow the game. He’s eager to share his knowledge and inspire the next generation of players.
Andre Morris Jr (Dre) - Jr Varsity Head Coach
Andre grew up in Wilsonville, OR, and found lacrosse his freshman year at Wilsonville High School. From his sophomore through senior seasons, he had the chance to play under Grant’s current varsity head coach, Henry Ling—a mentorship that shaped his love for the game. After high school, Andre continued his lacrosse career at Southern Oregon University, spending three years as a two-way midfielder and faceoff specialist.
Jake Dempsey, Jr Varsity Part-Time Assistant Coach
Jake fell in love with lacrosse in 7th grade in Chula Vista, CA, and played through high school at Eastlake as a lefty attackman. While he specialized in offense, he also had a strong interest in goalie play and long-pole defense. In the off-season, he competed with SD Pride, a local club team. His senior year, a knee injury changed his college plans, but his passion for the sport never faded.
Rowan Wilkinson, Jr Varsity Assistant Coach
Rowan has been playing lacrosse for as long as he can remember. He got his start as a midfielder in 3rd grade with Eastside Portland Lacrosse (EPL) and continued playing through high school, spending four years as a dedicated middie for Grant. After graduating in 2020, he attended the University of Oregon but stayed connected to the Grant program, cheering on his younger brother and the Generals from the sidelines.
Some of Rowan’s best lacrosse memories come from traveling to tournaments and away games with his teammates. As an assistant coach for JV, he will focus on developing the team’s offensive skills. Rowan values the lessons lacrosse has taught him—especially the importance of teamwork—and is excited to share his knowledge and passion with the next generation of Grant players.
One of Jake’s favorite lacrosse memories was during his junior year when he delivered a game-winning assist in overtime against a league rival. As he hit the ground from a defender’s check, he heard the roar of the crowd—an unforgettable moment.
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For Jake, lacrosse is more than a sport; it’s a way to build community, connect with the world, and grow as a person. When he’s not coaching, he spends his time farming in Oregon City, working to create more sustainable food systems. He believes in fostering an open and supportive team environment where players feel comfortable communicating and pushing themselves to be their best.