The new Corner Canyon High boys lacrosse head coach Jeff King has been deeply entrenched in the Chargers successful program that has won the 6A title each year since the sport was sanctioned by the Utah High School Activities Association.

“I am really excited to start molding this team,” King said, who was an assistant three years before lacrosse was upgraded from its club status in the state. “Every year offers new challenges and opportunities for teams to develop both on the field and off the field as young men.”

“Coach King brings a wealth of knowledge of the game and familiarity with Corner Canyon lacrosse to the position of head coach,” said CCHS Athletic Director Patrick Thurman. “While no change is seamless, Jeff and his staff have hit the ground running and the early success is evident of the continued emphasis on playing the game hard and playing it with respect. And, in light of the many devastating events that have hit the program over the past couple of years, the entirety of the Corner Canyon lacrosse program has shown its strength and care for each other. The brotherhood has been demonstrated in multiple ways and coach King has been a stalwart leader.”

The Draper resident – who grew up in New York – was an extremely accomplished lacrosse player in his own right, having won three national championships at Hobart College during his time there. In 1998, he stayed in New York and began assisting on the West Genessee High School coaching staff and then spent 14 years at State College High School in Pennsylvania, amassing a 143-100-1 record. He brought his family to Draper in 2017 where he has helped the Chargers program since and where he has been able to coach his four sons.

King has been driven in coaching by “the challenges of molding a team” and has found “developing relationships that last a lifetime.” 

“Every player has a role and my job is to help players define their roles within the team,” he said. “We spend a good amount of time focusing on mastering fundamentals and applying those to game situations.” 

The boys team has lost just five games over the past four years, during which time they have taken home the state championship each spring beginning with the 2021 season. The dominance has continued early in the season as the No. 1 Chargers are 8-0, outscoring its opponents 96 to 35. 

“We have a good mix of seniors and younger players that will make this an exciting year,” King said. λ