COACHES
Mira Costa Boys Lacrosse Coaching Staff
Our Coaching Philosophy
We are preparing young men for life, we do that through the sport of lacrosse. We expect our players to work hard every day, put the team first, and approach each challenge with excitement and optimism.
We are preparing young men for life, we do that through the sport of lacrosse. We expect our players to work hard every day, put the team first, and approach each challenge with excitement and optimism.
Aaron Karsh- Head Coach
Aaron grew up in Torrance, CA. Playing Baseball and winning a Bay League Championship in 2004 at West Torrance, before lacrosse was being played here locally. Coach Karsh found lacrosse as a member of the first team at Concordia University in Irvine, CA, There he learned the game from coaching great's Jon Fox of Foothill HS, and Mark Todd of Newport Harbor. 4 Years from inception, Concordia went on to play in the National Championship and has become a top MCLA program. After playing at CUI, Coach Karsh took over for Brian Kelly at Chadwick School in 2009 to 2012, and at the same time was the program director at Marymount California University Men's Lacrosse Team. Aaron sits on the CIF-Southern Section advisory board for boys lacrosse, and is the current president of the LA Lacrosse Foundation. Coach Karsh is studying for a Masters Degree in Coaching with an emphasis is Exercise Sports Science. As he starts his 9th season with the Mustangs he references a quote from Benjamin Franklin as a guiding principle of the program, " Well done is better than well said."
to Contact Coach Karsh use [email protected] or 310.619.5093
Aaron grew up in Torrance, CA. Playing Baseball and winning a Bay League Championship in 2004 at West Torrance, before lacrosse was being played here locally. Coach Karsh found lacrosse as a member of the first team at Concordia University in Irvine, CA, There he learned the game from coaching great's Jon Fox of Foothill HS, and Mark Todd of Newport Harbor. 4 Years from inception, Concordia went on to play in the National Championship and has become a top MCLA program. After playing at CUI, Coach Karsh took over for Brian Kelly at Chadwick School in 2009 to 2012, and at the same time was the program director at Marymount California University Men's Lacrosse Team. Aaron sits on the CIF-Southern Section advisory board for boys lacrosse, and is the current president of the LA Lacrosse Foundation. Coach Karsh is studying for a Masters Degree in Coaching with an emphasis is Exercise Sports Science. As he starts his 9th season with the Mustangs he references a quote from Benjamin Franklin as a guiding principle of the program, " Well done is better than well said."
to Contact Coach Karsh use [email protected] or 310.619.5093
Tajee Mobley- Defensive Co-Ordinator
Tajee is a Mira Costa Alumni who won a North Section Championship in 2010 and 2011. Tajee was also an All Bay league member and went on to play at Essex in Baltimore Maryland, making the Region 20 all-tournament team and becoming a NJCAA All-American and finished his career at NCAA D2 Florida Tech, before returning to inspire the next generation of Mustangs. He brings with him great energy and enthusiasm to go along with a no nonsense work ethic.
Tajee is a Mira Costa Alumni who won a North Section Championship in 2010 and 2011. Tajee was also an All Bay league member and went on to play at Essex in Baltimore Maryland, making the Region 20 all-tournament team and becoming a NJCAA All-American and finished his career at NCAA D2 Florida Tech, before returning to inspire the next generation of Mustangs. He brings with him great energy and enthusiasm to go along with a no nonsense work ethic.
Nicholas de la Espriella- Offensive Co-Ordinator
2010 Mira Costa Alumni, then played division-II lacrosse at Dominican University in CA before transferring to Indiana University to get a BS in computer science. Professionally, works as a contractor for the aerospace industry and IT. Coach Nic is a wealth of knowledge and stories, bringing history and tradition to our program. Coach Dela as the guys call him is known for his thoughtful anecdotes, methodical attention to detail, and exuberant passion for perfection. He is outstanding with new and experienced players alike.
2010 Mira Costa Alumni, then played division-II lacrosse at Dominican University in CA before transferring to Indiana University to get a BS in computer science. Professionally, works as a contractor for the aerospace industry and IT. Coach Nic is a wealth of knowledge and stories, bringing history and tradition to our program. Coach Dela as the guys call him is known for his thoughtful anecdotes, methodical attention to detail, and exuberant passion for perfection. He is outstanding with new and experienced players alike.
COLLIN LOCKLEAR- GOALIES/DEFENSE
2x Deans List member at Salisbury University, Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association Kelly Award Finalist June 2014, Delegate Susan Krebs Scholarship 2014, 2x Varsity Lacrosse Captain, First Team All-County and First Team All-Conference Goalie Spring 2013 and 2014, NCLL Chesapeake Conference Champions 2018, JV Head Coach at Liberty High School Eldersburg, MD, Salisbury University Club Lacrosse Goalie Salisbury, MD
2x Deans List member at Salisbury University, Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association Kelly Award Finalist June 2014, Delegate Susan Krebs Scholarship 2014, 2x Varsity Lacrosse Captain, First Team All-County and First Team All-Conference Goalie Spring 2013 and 2014, NCLL Chesapeake Conference Champions 2018, JV Head Coach at Liberty High School Eldersburg, MD, Salisbury University Club Lacrosse Goalie Salisbury, MD
Finn Disharoon-Frosh Head Coach
Finn is a Costa Alumni who started lacrosse his Sophmore season at Mira Costa and went on to be Team Captain and an All Bay League Selection. Finn embodies the grit and grace that makes Lacrosse so special. He coaches from a unique perspective having found the sport later in his athletic career, and with that is able to connect from an outstanding fundamental perspective with players. .
BEN RAMSDELL - DEFENSE
Ben played 4 years at SUNY Plattsburgh in Upstate NY as a long stick midfielder, Ben also played Senior B box for the Rochester River Monsters in the CanAm League. Ben coached at Plattsburgh High School before coming out to California. Coach Ramsdell coaches at Mira Costa High School with the varsity team, focusing on LSM/Faceoffs and Defense.