A college commitment built over time
CitySide goalkeeper Hank Kalafatis has committed to The Ohio State University. A member of the Class of 2028 at O’Dea High School in Seattle, Hank is listed by Inside Lacrosse as an Ohio State commit, with a commitment date of September 16, 2026. He also earned an Inside Lacrosse four-star rating in the 2028 class.
Queen Anne roots, CitySide development
Hank came through the Queen Anne Lacrosse program and joined CitySide in fifth grade. Playing up with the 2027 graduation-year team gave him the chance to learn in an older group, then bring those lessons back to his 2028 teammates. At O’Dea High School, familiar CitySide faces became high-school teammates, too.
His path also extended beyond the club. CitySide nominations and advocacy helped connect Hank with Goaliesmith showcases and national-team opportunities. Those experiences became part of a longer development story, alongside the work he put in with his CitySide teams.
Learn. Develop. Excel
Hank’s commitment is a moment to celebrate the player, teammates and coaches behind that journey. It is also a concrete example of the CitySide player pathway: learning with a team, taking on new challenges and carrying those experiences into the next stage.
Explore his full journey on our college commitments page, from his early CitySide years to the Ohio State announcement.
Explore Hank’s CitySide journey