Gold Coast Raptors · Offseason Lacrosse · Conejo Valley

Leave the circus. Keep the game.

Uncompromising coaching from skilled, high-character, low-ego coaches. Every hour goes into building skill, game IQ, and character.

Get on the 2027 list

Why the Raptors

We just coach.

Every young athlete is special. Some programs turn that into a sales pitch: this showcase, that recruiting camp, college coaches are watching, sign now or fall behind.

Nobody remembers who won the 12U bracket two summers ago. Athletes remember the season they got good. The Raptors are built for that season, with every hour and every resource pointed at the field.

Coaches first

Our staff is the reason families join. They teach, they hold a standard, and they know every player's game.

Low ego, high character

Nobody here is building a personal brand on your athlete. Effort and respect apply to everyone, coaches included.

Skill over trophies

We judge a season by how much each athlete improved. Wins follow naturally.

Close to home

We practice and play locally and run lean, so the time and money parents invest go into coaching and reps.

The staff

Meet the coaches

Sam Vollen

Head of player development, Assistant Coach at Oak Park

  • Syracuse defenseman and 1995 NCAA Division I national champion
  • Head of Player Development and Offensive Coordinator, Oak Park High School boys
  • Nearly 30 years of playing and coaching; former players went on to Princeton, Johns Hopkins, and Loyola

Kevin Doohan

Founder and head coach

  • Head boys coach at Oak Park High School, 2026 Coastal Canyon League champions
  • Starting midfielder at Immaculate Heart Academy and club midfielder at RIT
  • USA Lacrosse certified coach and certified mental performance coach

Jack Follette

Assistant coach, summer 2026

  • Junior this year at the University of Pennsylvania, attack and midfield
  • Westlake High School's all-time leading scorer with 198 goals and over 100 career assists
  • 2024 Ventura County Star Player of the Year, two-time USA Lacrosse All-American, and two-time Marmonte League MVP

Our coaching standard has no shortcuts. Every Raptors coach is a good person first, a skilled teacher of the game, and someone who leads with character on and off the field.

On the field

What practice looks like

  • Constant touchesSmall groups and a ball in every stick. Nobody waits in a long line.
  • Game situationsSmall-sided games that teach players to read the field and make decisions under pressure.
  • Individual workFocused time on each player's biggest opportunity, from footwork to off-hand to dodging.
  • MindsetPlayers learn to own their response to a tough call, a mistake, or a loss.

Games that teach

Real games against good teams, close to home.

We pick local tournaments and scrimmages that are competitive and cost-effective, where our athletes can show what they've learned.

We don't chase medals or stack rosters to win. Playing time varies with the game, and every athlete gets real minutes on the field.

Questions parents ask

FAQ

Who can join?

Boys and girls from any school, from youth players up through rising high school seniors. High school athletes use the Raptors to stay sharp in the offseason, and rec players ready for more fit right in.

What about college?

Lacrosse is one of the best sports for an athlete who wants to play in college. In the NCAA's 2024-25 figures, 14.7% of high school boys' lacrosse players went on to play in the NCAA, the highest rate of any boys' sport and about two and a half times soccer. Girls' lacrosse ranks second at 14.0%, behind only ice hockey. Source: NCAA, Estimated Probability of Competing in College Athletics, 2024-25.

Division I coaches can't contact athletes before September 1 of junior year, so the early years are for getting better. When your athlete is older, we'll give you honest advice on which events are worth it.

How competitive is it?

Very. Athletes compete in every drill, and they play real games against good teams. We just spend less energy chasing trophies.

When does it run, and what does it cost?

We're setting 2027 dates now. Get on the list and you'll get the schedule and price first. We run lean, so you're paying for coaches and field time.

2027 season

Curious? Get on the list.

Tell us a little about your athlete. You'll hear from us first when dates and spots open, and a coach will answer any questions.

Questions now? Email kevin@doohangroup.com

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