Meet our dedicated coaching staff

Get to know the passionate individuals who are here to guide and support you on your baseball and softball journey to success. Our team of experienced and committed coaches is the cornerstone of our program, and they bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm to every coaching session.

Marcus Lydon

Baseball

I am a Eugene kid born and raised. I have always been proud of our area, from Willamette Valley All-Stars to playing for the Challengers. I graduated from Marist Catholic in 2017. Played four years of football and baseball there. I was a 2X Challenger under Coach Riley. In my Senior summer, I played for the Redding Colt 45's (Wood bat). The impact my father and other coaches in the area had on me is inspiring, and their lessons made baseball and sports more than just games to me. This made my life and baseball much easier as I went through the struggles every athlete does. I got into coaching because of the core impact my coaches had on me and the better man they made me. Not just the player.


Playing Years
2018: Seattle University OF
2019: Linn Benton CC 2B
2020: University of Oregon Utility
Summer Ball:
2017-18: INDY Redding Colt 45's
2018: WCL Port Angeles Lefties + Medford Rogues
2019: Fairbanks Alaska GoldPanners
2020: Medford Rogues

Head Coaches: Donny Harrel, Andy Peterson, Mark Wasikowski

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Carson Lydon

Baseball

“I am a Eugene native, born and raised, who loves their community. I have competed in Eugene since I was little, from the Diamond Ducks to Eugene Challengers. I am a Churchill High School grad, a 2x All-League and State Selection, leading the state in pitching and hitting statistics. After HS, I accepted a scholarship to Two-Way at the University of Oregon. After the completion of my first year, I transferred to Juco. I am now playing for the Ball State University Cardinals. I am so passionate about the game and our community due to the experiences I have endured. The coaches I have had in my career have shaped me into the man I am today, and I plan to continue to pass the torch through to your kid. With my experience as a transfer portal and junior college athlete, I could also develop relationships with many coaches throughout the country. I plan to develop your players into the best they can be physically and mentally, intending to make them play collegiate baseball. I look forward to working with your player and developing a relationship that will last a lifetime.”


Playing Years:
2017-2021: Churchill High School (1B/OF/LHP)
- 2x PG West All American - 2nd Team
- #1 1B Class of 2021 - Oregon
- Baseball America Top 25 Oregon Draft Prospect (College/HS)
2022: University of Oregon (1B/LHP)
2023: Feather River College (1B/LHP)
- PG Top 300 Junior College Prospect
Current: Ball State University (LHP/UT)
100+ Collegiate AB., 30+ Collegiate App.

Terra McGowan

Softball

My name is Terra McGowan, and I am originally from Southern California! My softball career started as a Batbuster playing under Mike Stith. My time as a Batbuster taught me what it took to be a successful college athlete. For the past five years, I have had the privilege of competing on the Oregon softball team. Over my five years at Oregon, I was a 3x All-PAC12 team member, a 3x NFCA All-Pacific Region team member, 2x PAC-12 All-Defensive team member, and most recently, I was named as an NFCA First-Team All-American as well as the Diamond Sports National Catcher of the Year. As I return to Oregon for my 6th year living here, I am stepping into a new coaching role, and I couldn’t be more excited!


Current : Director of Player Development / Analytics @ the University of Oregon

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Matt Dallas

Baseball

"I have had the privilege of being a part of a highly successful Oregon Ducks baseball team for two years, which has given me a great perspective on what a winning culture looks like and what it takes to develop as a player. As a Duck, I learned structure, discipline, and accountability on and off the baseball field. These are all components I intend to hold true as a coach at LydoLabs. At the University of Oregon, I was able to help win a Pac-12 tournament championship as well as be a part of multiple regional and super regional appearances. With my background, I understand the mental workload, the physical workload, and the overall expectations that come with playing baseball at a high level. I also have experience pitching professionally with the Washington Wild Things in the Frontier League. I am passionate about motivating younger athletes and helping them take their mental and physical skills to the next level."


Playing Years: • Lane Community College 2019-2021 • University of Oregon 2021-2023 • Washington Wild Things (current) Frontier League

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Rio Britton

Baseball

"My name is Rio Britton, and I am a former ballplayer from the University of Oregon. I am excited to be back in the community helping the future generation of Ducks! Coach Lydo has become a good friend of mine over my time at UO; he coaches the game with the right mix of professionalism and personality. He’s helping kids grow and level up, and his approach is one of the many reasons I am entirely on board. Having already been down the road you are on, I know the skill set it takes to EXCEL and HAVE FUN through the next level, in both aspects of life and on the Diamond. We will experiment with and experience FAILURE and SUCCESS …YOU WILL FAIL! I will teach you how to accept failure, embrace it, and consistently strive for progress. With total effort and excitement to learn the game, you will 100% get better and see results. "

2023 University of Oregon ( PAC-12 - 2 years ) North Carolina State University ( ACC - 1 year )

85 collegiate appearances
500+ batters faced
High school: 2016-2020 Top 200 player nationally Top 10 CA LHP 3x CAL Academic-Team (Capital Athletic League)
2019 CAL Pitcher of the Year 2019 First team All-CAL     
Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks 2023

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