UCSB Hires Jaffe as Assistant Coach
from press release
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa
Barbara men's lacrosse team has announced the hiring of 2005
WCLL Coach of the Year Lane Jaffe as an assistant coach for the
2010-11 season.
Jaffe joins the Gauchos after most recently building a successful
program at Palos Verdes High School in Los Angeles, Calif. He
brings a high level of experience to the team, earning WCLL Coach
of the Year honors in 2005 and Bay League Coach of the
Year recognition in 2008 and 2010.
He also served as the head coach for the National Senior Showcase
champion team and Sonoma Shootout champion team in 2010. Jaffe was
a high school All-American and played collegiately for Rutgers
University.
"Landing Lane is a key acquisition for the program," said UCSB head
coach Mario Waibel. "He has been a celebrated figure in
the MCLA, high school, and youth lacrosse leagues every time he
touches the field. He brings a wealth of experience and a new
dynamic to the team."
"I am very excited to be joining a team with winning foundations,"
said Jaffe. "I believe in the coaches, the talent on the
roster, and the direction that the program is headed. The goal is
to win a national championship and this team is positioned to make
that happen. I am proud to be a part of this program and can't wait
to get started."
"We were very fortunate that the timing was right for everybody
involved, and the fit could not be better," added Waibel. "The
Gauchos have also been committed to building a program that can
compete for a national title and this is a very positive step
toward achieving that goal."
The Gauchos bid farewell to three-year assistant and MLL
player Doug Abate and assistant Chris Schaible prior to the
start of the 2010-11 campaign. Both coaches were faced with
tough career decisions and opportunities that unfortunately did not
allow them to continue coaching with the team.
"Coaches like Doug and Chris, who have dedicated so much of their lives to the success of this program, are hard to replace," said Waibel. "Personally, I am lucky to have shared a sideline with them and will miss their contributions. We are excited for their new endeavors and wish them the best of luck."
