COACH JEFF MCDADE - HEAD COACH

Jeff McDade grew up playing Lacrosse in San Diego CA.  He played Middle School Lacrosse at Pershing Jr. High.  He then went on to play for Legendary coach Russ Olsen at Patrick Henry High School where he was a 4 year Varsity letterman, a 3 year starter and 3 year Captain, 3 Time All Star and made the San Diego County Lacrosse Association (SDCLA) Championship Game in each of his 4 seasons; winning the SDCLA Championship in 1995 in route to also winning the 1995 California State Championship.

Coach McDade began teaching at Granite Hills in 2005 and took over the program as Head Coach in 2006.  He has compiled an impressive record winning 70% (71-30) of his games in his first 5 seasons, capturing 2 undefeated League Championships (2007,2010) and has appeared in the CIF Playoffs in each of his 5 years.

COACH SPENCER SABIN (Co- HEAD COACH)

Spencer Sabin grew up in East San Diego County. He is a son of HS basketball coach and excelled in a variety of sports throughout his childhood. While playing basketball one afternoon during his freshman summer at the Kennedy Park gym, he was recruited to play club lacrosse by the man consider to be The Godfather of San Diego Lacrosse, Norm Webb. (A two time All-American at Army in 1963-64, in addition, the only player in NCAA Lacrosse history to receive the Sydney M. Cone Trophy as the best goalie in the nation twice. )

While attending Granite Hills HS, Coach Sabin was a 3 year Varsity letterman and Senior Captain of the Football and Lacrosse team. During the 1998 Lacrosse season, Coach Sabin and his teammates did the unthinkable by beating Poway HS 7-6, on their own field during the SDCLA Quarterfinals becoming the only East County HS Lacrosse team to reach the semi-finals in the history of San Diego Lacrosse.

After graduation, Coach Sabin immediately began coaching lacrosse part time at Granite Hills HS under the direction of former Head Coach Seth Bokmeyer. In 2002, Coach Sabin took on his first full-time coaching position at Granite Hills HS as the JV Co-Head Coach and Varsity Attack coach.

During the 2003 and 2004 Lacrosse season, Coach Sabin went on to be a standout player and leading scorer for the San Diego State Men’s Lacrosse team.  After graduation, Coach Sabin returned to the Granite Hills sidelines in 2005, as the Varsity Offensive Coordinator. In his return, the team won its first SD-CIF Grossmont League Championship in school history.

Coach Sabin attributes his success as a player and coach to all the Granite Hills Lacrosse legends that paved the way before him such as Skip Fritz, Norm Webb, Seth Bokmeyer and many more…

COACH JON FRANCIS (Varsity Assistant)

Jon Francis played Lacrosse at Granite Hills where he was a standout at multiple positions.  He has been the Head Coach of the Granite JV program for the past 3 seasons compiling an impressive record and winning 2 consecutive JV league titles (2008-2009).  He is in his 6th season with the Program, his 1st with Varsity.

COACH TOM COOK (Goalies)

Tom Cook (aka Cookie) is in his 6th season with the Program.  He played Lacrosse at Granite Hills where he was an ALL STAR Goalie for the Eagles.  During his playing career he led the Eagles deep into the playoffs and achieved much notoriety for himself along the way.  He has spent the past 4 seasons as Defensive Coordinator and Goalie's coach.

COACH EDDIE MINEAR (Varsity Assistant)

Eddie Minear has been coaching for over 20 years and is the proud Father of 2 sons who have played for Coach McDade (Eddie and Matt Minear).  He has been coaching for the East County Rebels and Granite Hills for 2 seasons.

COACH TYLER WHITTINGHAM (Varsity Assistant)

Tyler Whittingham was a Star Attackman and 4 year starter at Granite Hills.  Earning 1st Team all Grossmont Conference honors 3 times as well as a San Diego County ALL STAR and ALL CIF Honorable mention in 2008.  He went on to Play at Whittier College before returning home to coach his former program.

COACH MIKE LEWIS (Varsity Assistant)

Mike Lewis is a former Coach of the Sweetwater Warriors and has been coaching with the East County Rebels and Granite Hills for 3 Seasons.  He has had 3 sons play for Coach McDade (Beau, Tyler, and Dylan Whittingham) and has been associated with the program for 8 years.  He is also the Voice of the Eagles.

COACH JOSH NOTTINGHAM (JV HEAD COACH)

Josh Nottingham played his High School Lacrosse at Granite Hills where he was a star Attackman.  He was the JV Head Coach under Seth Bochmeyer and held the same role during Coach McDade's first season (2006).  He has spent the past 3 seasons as a Varsity assistant at Valhalla High School.  We are very excited to have him return home to Granite.

COACH TYLER GARCIA (Assistant)

Tyler Garcia played for Coach McDade at Granite Hills where he was a 4 Year Varsity letterman, 2 year Captain and earned 1st team all Grossmont League honors as a Midfielder and as an Attackman.  He spent one season as a Varsity assistant (2008) and was the Head Coach of JV B in 2009.  He is an outstanding young coach.

COACH DEVON LOFTIS (Assistant)

Devon Loftis played for Coach McDade at Granite Hills.  He was a 1st team all Grossmont League Defenseman in 2006.  He Played Collegiately at SDSU.  He has been an assistant at Granite Hills for 3 Seasons as well and is the current Head Coach of the Alpine Eagles Middle School Program, where he assisted last season.

COACH JOE SUTHERLAND (Assistant)

Joe Sutherland played for Coach McDade at Granite Hills where he was a 4 year Varsity Letterman and Star Midfielder, earning 1st Team all Grossmont League honors in 2006.  He earned many accolades as a player and was recruited to play NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse at West Point.  He played Collegiately at SDSU.  This is his 1st year coaching at Granite Hills.

COACH LUCAS MATKOWSKI (Defense)

Lucas Matkowski played for Coach McDade at Granite Hills where he was a solid Defenseman and all around contributor.  He is in his 1st year as an assistant with the Program and brings his outstanding attitude and work ethic back to his alma mater.

COACH SCOTTY FRANCIS (Assistant)

Scotty Francis played for Coach McDade at Granite Hills where he was a Star Midfielder and Attackman.  He earned 1st Team All Grossmont League honors at both positions and was a finalist for Conference player of the Year in 2007.  He spent one season as an assistant at Valhalla (2008) and is in his 1st Season coaching at Granite Hills.

COACH GRAEME AYLWARD (Assistant)

Graeme Aylward is the former Head Coach of the Alpine Eagles Middle School Program.  He has had 2 boys play for Coach McDade (Torrey and Cole) and has operated the Scoreboard at all home games for the past two Seasons.