Millikan High School Hired Brett Fink as Lacrosse Coach
The Long Beach school appointed the former Long Beach State defensive coordinator to lead its boys lacrosse program.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in People
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Millikan High School has named Brett Fink as its new head coach for the boys lacrosse team following a months-long search. Fink steps into the role after serving as the defensive coordinator for the Long Beach State club lacrosse team.
Why it matters
The hire fills a coaching vacancy left by the departure of Jared Weckerly at a program that has seen significant recent success. The appointment aims to maintain the competitive momentum of a team that has won two league championships in the last three seasons.
The Millikan boys lacrosse team finished last season with an 11-2 overall record and an 11-1 mark in Moore League play. The program has captured two league championships over the past three seasons.
The players
Brett Fink
He is the newly appointed head coach for the Millikan boys lacrosse team and previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Long Beach State club lacrosse program.
Jared Weckerly
He is the former head coach of the Millikan boys lacrosse team whose departure created the vacancy filled by Fink.
The details
Millikan conducted a months-long search for a new leader, utilizing local connections and social media to vet potential candidates. Fink brings collegiate experience to the role, having played both football and lacrosse at Northeastern University before transitioning to coaching at the club level.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Millikan High School officially announced the hiring of Brett Fink.
2025-26 school year: The562 provided sponsored coverage for Millikan Athletics.
Market Landscape
The regional lacrosse landscape has seen recent contraction, highlighted by the discontinuation of the boys and girls programs at Lakewood High School. This hiring reflects Millikan's continued commitment to maintaining a competitive program amidst broader uncertainty for high school lacrosse teams in the area.
Student-athletes and parents involved with the Millikan boys lacrosse program will see new leadership guiding team operations and game strategies for the upcoming season. The stability of the coaching staff could influence long-term participation levels as the program looks to defend its recent league titles.
The takeaway
Selecting a coach with both collegiate playing experience and local coaching roots suggests a focus on sustained program development. Consistency in leadership remains a critical factor for schools aiming to maintain a championship culture in high school athletics.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The562.
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