Fall 2020 Training Sessions Overview
We are all adjusting to this new normal and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we safely return to play. Elings Park strictly follows the guidelines of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and our Return to Play plan was the reason why we have been chosen to be the first sports program to resume play at the Park since the shutdown in March due to COVID-19.
When County guidelines are adjusted to allow for contact and normal practices, we will alter our practice plan accordingly. In the meantime, our Fall Training Sessions will provide high level instruction focusing on building and maintaining stick-work, footwork, shooting, conditioning and more. We will ensure that our participants are ready to perform at their highest level when high school or regular Hotshots club practices resume.
To be transparent and to avoid confusion that seems to be out there among our lacrosse playing families, contact is not allowed in ANY sport at ANY facility (including Earl Warren) in Santa Barbara County which includes lacrosse, football, and hockey. We hope this changes as we progress through the fall but realistically we do not see us playing in games or in a league in Santa Barbara until late this Fall and perhaps not until the beginning of 2021. We hope we are wrong.
Training will be twice a week. We will be sending out custom groups once all registrations are received. Players will be grouped into Pods by position, ability, and grade level. Players will stay in same Pods for duration of the Session.
Lacrosse equipment cannot be shared and players are responsible for providing their own equipment. Helmets, gloves, cleats, and a lacrosse stick are required. All players must have a clearly marked water bottle with their name on it.
To review our COVID-19 Protocols and Safe Return to Play Plan, CLICK HERE.
BEGINNER CLINICS
INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
COMING SOON
STAFF
Evan Smith - SBHS / Washington State / Defense
Andy Chalupa - Pfeiffer University / NCAA Div III / Midfield
Ben Wahler - DPHS / Denver University / NCAA Div I / Midfield
Lucas Martinez - DPHS / Boston College / MCLA Div I / Defense
Ike Chafkin - SBHS / Beloit College / NCAA Div III / Defense
Rob Gordon - DPHS / Hotshots / Goalies
Joey Redfearn - Air Force Academy / NCAA Div I / Defense
Trent Harper - Air Force Academy / NCAA Div I / Face-offs
Chris Walsch - Air Force Academy / NCAA Div I / Attack
Ron Haraka - Loyola University MD / Hotshots / Defense
Tanner Gilton - UCSB / Hotshots / Midfield and Face-offs
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PHILOSOPHY
The Santa Barbara Hotshots aim to provide a quality lacrosse experience to participants of all ages and ability levels, while preserving the honor and spirit of the game for future generations.
The ultimate mission of the Hotshots Lacrosse Club is to provide our community's high school programs with high caliber players who consistently demonstrate the values of integrity, respect, responsibility and sportsmanship.
"Do what's right, not what's easy."