Fall 2024
President’s Message
The 2024 fall sports season is in full swing at Chaminade College Preparatory! Our community is excited to cheer on our student-athletes as they return to our fields and courts. We are also excited to welcome fans and visitors to our campus.
We are proud of our 72 years of academic and athletic excellence and look forward to sharing our Catholic, Marianist tradition. Being a Catholic, Marianist school means that our student-athletes strive to uphold the qualities of the Blessed Virgin Mary: compassion, courage, justice, and love. In this same spirit, our community values hospitality and sportsmanship. We hope our guests enjoy their time on our campus and ask all fans to respect each other, the student-athletes, officials, staff, and those who live in our surrounding neighborhood. We also pray that every competitor – our own and those visiting – has a healthy season.
All Chaminade student-athletes are to be commended for the sacrifices they make to represent our school in an Eagle uniform. Managing Chaminade’s rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the demands of extracurricular participation is not easy. The families of studentathletes also deserve tremendous gratitude for their support and partnership. In addition, a successful fall sports season depends on the support of coaches, moderators, trainers, volunteers, and facilities staff. Thank you to everyone who works hard for the sake of Eagle pride!
Congratulations to all members of cheer, cross country, dance, Eagle Regiment, field hockey, football, girls golf, sports medicine, girls tennis, and girls volleyball. I look forward to seeing you in action. Thank you for positively representing Chaminade. God bless, and go, Eagles!
Robert S. Webb P ’18 ’20 President
Welcome Chaminade Family and visiting friends
There is no doubt that athletics plays a vital role in the personal and social development of our children. For this reason, I’m pleased to welcome all students, parents, and friends to the 2024-25 sports season.
Our athletic program emphasizes the principles of positive sporting behavior whether we win or lose. Winning and losing is part of the culture of competitive sports and friendly rivalries are to be relished. Regardless of how we perform, at Chaminade, we do lift up and honor our competition. We play with intense pride, but we respect our opponents and even call them friends. We strive for teamwork and excellence in all we do, whether in the classroom or on the field.
So, once again, welcome students, parents, and friends to the 2024-25 sports season! As you enjoy the games and performances, we only ask that you give positive support to every student performer, including our visitors. Best of luck to all our teams and thank you for coming to Chaminade College Preparatory high school. Go Eagles!!
Luis R. Guerra High School Principal
Welcome Chaminade Family and Visiting Friends
Welcome to the 2024-2025 season of Chaminade Athletics. Year after year, our teams enjoy success on and off the field. This year should be even better than the last. I want to thank the coaches, players, and our parents for the tremendous amount of time spent in pursuit of being the best.
The 2024 Football season is being met with great anticipation. After a semifinals run and being hit with graduation, the young Eagles look to gain experience with a top-10 schedule. Look for the Eagles to again have a high-flying offense and a defense with lots of speed to the football. The team has put in a lot of hard work all year and is looking forward to a successful 2024 season.
The Chaminade Cheerleading Team is fired up and ready for another incredible season! With unmatched energy and enthusiasm, our cheerleaders are not only well-respected by their peers but also serve as a driving force in rallying support for our teams. Expect to see great things from them this year.
Our girls’ golf team is gearing up with a mix of exciting newcomers and seasoned veterans, positioning themselves as strong playoff contenders. Their dedication and hard work promise a successful season ahead.
The volleyball team boasts a talented group of athletes, and we can’t wait to watch them in action. Meanwhile, our cross country team has been training relentlessly all summer. With high expectations, strong teamwork, and a fierce work ethic, they are poised for a standout season.
The field hockey team is in ts 24th year as a program and is continuing to grow as a sport. The team is determined and ready to make this season one of their best yet.
Girls’ tennis is looking forward to an exciting 2024 season enthusiasm surrounds the program. With a hardworking and dedicated team, the future is brighter than ever!
On behalf of myself, Chaminade Associate Athletic Director Bryan Cantwell, and Assistant to the Athletic Director Cathy Santana, we would like to again thank all the dedicated student-athletes, band, cheer, coaches, parents, and teachers for the time and support of Chaminade Athletics. Going into my 16th year at Chaminade, the “Chaminade Family Spirit” is alive and well. Chaminade College Preparatory is an excellent institution with fantastic leadership. I Thank you in advance for your continued support of all Chaminade athletics as we start the 2024-2025 athletics year.
Todd Borowski Athletic Director
Sports MED
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David Machuca
Head Coach
In December 2021, David Machuca was named head coach of the Chaminade Eagles football program. Coach Machuca is in his second stint here at Chaminade. From 2009-2011 he served under the leadership of Coach Croson as the varsity receivers coach. During that time, Coach Machuca helped to lead the Eagles to two consecutive semifinal finishes.
He returned in 2017 to help guide Chaminade to an undefeated Mission League Championship. He earned the responsibilities of the associate head coach and offensive coordinator in 2018 under Coach Croson. In 2019, the Eagles finished their season as the Runners-Up in the CIF Division 2 championship game.
During his time away, Coach Machuca served as a head coach, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. From 2013-15 he served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Glendale Community College, where he helped to lead the Vaqueros to a 9 -2 record and a 2014 Patriotic Bowl appearance. Coach Machuca, with Chaminade alumni Isaiah Bernard ‘13 (U of Hawaii), Tru Jarvis ‘11, and Cory Watkins ‘14, helped to rewrite many of Glendale College’s offensive records, including “Passing Yards in a Game” (496). In 2014, Glendale finished first or third in each of the rushing statistics for the State of California. Most recently, he was the offensive coordinator at Village Christian.
Coach Machuca has also had the honor of being a keynote speaker at the Glazier Football Clinic and with USA Football. He was also selected as assistant coach for the Daily News all-star football game.
Coach Machuca proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from CSUN, and then his master’s degree in health and physical education from Emporia State University. He has been coaching since the early 2000s and is more excited than ever for the future of Eagles football!
Coach Machuca also works as an admissions assistant for the high school. Coach Machuca has three children, Shane, Dylan, and Reagan, with his amazing wife, Kristin.
Jerome Riley
Associate Head Coach
Jerome Riley coached for Ed Croson at Birmingham High School and came with him to Chaminade in 2009. Riley has guided some of the best receivers in the San Fernando Valley: Michael Wilson ‘18 (Stanford), Dymond Lee ‘16 (UCLA), Brayden Lenius ‘14 (Washington), Jordan Chin ‘16 (Washington), Donovan Lee (Colorado), Elijah Dunston ‘13 (Colorado), and Devon Flournoy (USC). Riley attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, where he played football and basketball and competed in track. As a senior, Riley was named an All-Conference wide receiver and MVP of the team’s receiving corps.
Riley went on to play for the Washington State Cougars as a wide receiver in 2002. He earned several team awards while catching passes in 10 of 12 games. His best games included six receptions for 158 yards and two scores at Arizona State, six receptions for 65 yards against Purdue in the Sun Bowl, and five receptions for 45 yards at Washington. Riley helped make Cougar history when he caught three passes and a touchdown for 124 yards against California - the first time three WSU receivers each had over 100 receiving yards in the same game. Riley also played in the Rose Bowl vs. Oklahoma. Riley had nine receptions for 139 yards and one touchdown. Riley played professional football for the Tennessee Titans (NFL) and Los Angeles Avengers (AFL). The main reason Coach Riley enjoys coaching is to impart his experience and knowledge of the game to young players in the hopes that they can one day have the same or better opportunities in life and football that he had.
Alberto Cid
Varsity Offensive Line
Alberto Cid is from West Covina, CA, and played at West Covina High school under Mike Maggiore from 2005-2009. He is a two-time All-League offensive tackle and defensive end and a two-time All-CIF offensive tackle. He went on to redshirt at Mt. San Antonio College in 2009 and transferred to Citrus College under Ron Ponciano in 2010, where he earned All-State and a full ride to UCLA from 2011-2013.
Cid began coaching as an assistant offensive line coach at West Covina High School in 2014. Then went on to become the head offensive line coach at Citrus College 2015-16, where four of five starters earned scholarships. In 2019 was hired as the offensive line coach at El Camino Real High School, where he helped lead them to the school’s first Division 1 Final. In 2020 was hired as Chaminade’s varsity offensive line coach. Coach Cid lives in Woodland Hills with his wife, Samira, and daughter Bahar.
Brigham Harwell
Frosh/Soph Head Coach and Assistant Varsity Defensive Line
Coach Harwell returns for his second stint at Chaminade as a high school football coach. He brings a great deal of experience to our program. Before arriving at Chaminade, Harwell won 3 CIF Football Division VI titles and was named to the EA Sports All-American and Parade All-American Teams in high school. Harwell was also the Los Angeles Times “Glen Davis Award Winner,” which is given to the best player in Southern California. He later attended UCLA on a full athletic scholarship. During his four years playing for the Bruins, Harwell was voted team captain, All Pac-10, and team MVP in 2008. Harwell graduated from UCLA in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in history. Harwell signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins (NFL) in the Spring of 2009. Harwell also played in the United Football League (UFL) with the New York Sentinels. Harwell served as the defensive line coach at Tustin High School, and defensive coordinator at Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School, Bishop Alemany High School, and Chaminade (2018). During the off-season, Harwell serves as head offensive and defensive line trainer at Compete Forever. Harwell is blessed to be an Eagle and looks forward to an exciting 2023 Football season at Chaminade.
Reggie Carter Varsity Linebackers
Reggie Carterʼs coaching career began in 2010 at Windward High School. Carter had a tremendous career at UCLA, while with the Bruins as a redshirt freshman, he was the defensive winner of the Charles Pike Memorial Award for outstanding scout team player. He was named Freshman All-American by Rivals.com, collegefootballnews.com, and the Sporting News selected him to the All-Pac-10 Freshman team. In 2008, he was named Second Team All-Pac-10, and in 2009 he earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors. In 2008 and 2009, he was the defensive winner of UCLA’s N.N. Sugarman Award for best leadership. Other accolades include the 2009 preseason watch list for the Bednarik Award and the Lott Trophy; both presented to the nation’s top defensive player.
Coach Carter brings tremendous knowledge and experience to the linebacker position as he has also coached at Los Angeles High School, Bishop Alemany, and Agoura High School over the past ten years.
Aire Justin Varsity Defensive Coordinator
Coach Aire Justin begins his first season with the Eagles as the pass game coordinator. Coach Aire played on a full scholarship and graduated from Washington State University. He brings passion and results through his enthusiasm with each player he coaches. Understanding the goal is not about him but about being who he wishes he had as a young man pursuing his dreams.
With the skills learned from his father, Tyrone Justin (49ers), two uncles, Sydney Justin (LA Rams), Kerry Justin (Seahawks), and cousin Airabin Justin (Ravens), Aire earned opportunities to play in the NFL, CFL, UFL, and AFL. The knowledge gained over the years and the love of the game strengthened the passion for Aire to teach “The Lost Art” of how to play defensive back. But more importantly, it creates an opportunity to develop character and behavioral traits such as integrity, accountability, communication, and respect.
Aire spent the last 11 years developing defensive backs from the youth to the professional level. He started his coaching career with Culver City High School, then on to Crespi, and most recently as the defensive coordinator for Calabasas High School. Aire worked with NFL players Ben St. Juste, Commanders, Terrell Smith, Bears, Myles Bryant, Patriots, Trumaine Johnson, Jets, John Johnson, Rams, Troy Hill, Rams, Jordan Fuller, Rams, 2019 2nd round pick Greedy Williams CB, Browns and Winston Rose, Cincinnati Bengals; along with multiple division 1 future NFL prospects through his business Aire Athletics LLC.
Matt Gentle
Varsity Running Backs
After graduating from Kennedy High School in Granada Hills in 2008 and spending two years at Moorpark College, Matt earned a scholarship to the University of Wyoming. He later attended Simon Fraser University, the only university outside of the US that’s part of the NCAA. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in film, Gentle returned to the San Fernando Valley and became the head coach of Cleveland High School in Reseda, leading the Cavaliers to the Los Angeles City Section Division 2 Championship in 2017.
Eddie Beltran Varsity Team Analysis
Douglas Ayala
JV Head Coach
Douglas Ayala attended Granada Hills Charter High School, where he played on the football team as a quarterback and wide receiver from 2013-2015. After high school, he attended California State University of Northridge, and in 2020, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. In 2016, when he first started his coaching career at Granada, he coached the JV quarterbacks and was the assistant offensive coordinator, and in that same season, the team earned a record of 9-1 and became league champs. In 2017, Ayala became Granada’s JV offensive coordinator. In 2018, he became Taft Charter High School’s JV assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. In 2019, Coach Ayala joined the Chaminade coaching staff as the freshman’s quarterback coach and is now serving as the JV offensive coordinator and working towards helping the JV team become league champs once again.
Adam Popoca
Freshman Offensive Line
Adam Popoca attended Bishop Alemany High School in 2016. During his freshman year, he played football as a linebacker. From 2017 to 2019, he attended Arleta High School and played football as a safety and linebacker. After graduating, Adam attended Newberry School of Beauty, where he earned a barbering license. He was then a professional barber for three years at Freshkutz Barbershop. Adam is entering his first year of coaching football at Chaminade and is currently enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College.
Ernie Gutierrez
JV Offensive Line Coach
Ernie Gutierrez has been coaching at Chaminade since 2009-2012, 20132016, 2017-present. He was on staff with the 2013 California State Football Champs as assistant varsity O-line coach. Gutierrez started his career in football while attending Burbank High School. He was a two-year varsity football player and graduated in 1999. He continued playing while attending Glendale Community College and soon realized his passion for the sport. In 2000, he began his coaching career on familiar territory, the Burbank High School football field. Gutierrez started by coaching the freshman team and moved up to JV after one year. His determination quickly got him promoted to JV offensive coordinator in 2002, and by 2007, he was the varsity O-line and D-line coach. Gutierrez took his love for the sport to Monroe High School in 2008 as the JV offensive coordinator and varsity O-line and D-line coach. Gutierrez has a beautiful 19-year-old daughter named Savannah and an 11-year-old son named Jaxson. Gutierrez has been coaching with Head Coach David Machuca since 2008 at Monroe High School, Bellarmine Jefferson High School, and Village Christian.
Zachary Vincent Freshman Offensive Coordinator
Zachary Vincent began his high school coaching career in 2017 at Heritage Christian as their quarterback coach. Within his two years at the school, the team accomplished their first league championship and undefeated regular season in school history. His quarterbacks earned first-team honors in backto-back seasons. In 2019 he was hired as the quarterback’s coach, assistant junior varsity head coach, and offensive coordinator at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills. In his first season, the team reached the Division 1 city championship game, their first appearance since 2009. In 2021, he helped the team win their first city championship in 24 years. His starting quarterback broke every season passing record in school history and was named City Section Division 2 player of the year. Coach Vincent also helped the junior varsity team achieve an 8-game win streak winning their league championship and outscoring their league opponents 192-28. His greatest accomplishment from the 2021 season was that all three of his senior quarterbacks accepted scholarship offers to play at the next level. “A High Tide Raises All Ships.”
Jarrot Bell Varsity Safeties
Jarrot Bell began his coaching career as a part-time volunteer at Chaminade College Preparatory under his former coach, Ed Coson. He is in his third year at Chaminade and is now the freshman head coach/defensive coordinator under the guidance of Coach David Machuca.
He competed in football at the collegiate level at Los Angeles Pierce College, winning the Patriotic Bowl Championship and earning a football scholarship to Bethany College. During his time at Los Angeles Pierce College, he graduated with an Associate of Arts in social and behavioral sciences. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in finance from Bethany College.
Jarrot is a mortgage advisor at Pacific Oaks Mortgage and a graduate student at California State University, Northridge. Coach Bell enjoys life with his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Mia Amor.
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Gonzales Freshman Linebackers
Vaughn Davis
Ryan Hourigan
Trevor Flugum
Board of directors
Mr. Richard Boehmer
Mr. Gary M. Bohamed
Fr. James L. Heft, S.M.
Mr. Jay Paul Leupp ’81
Mrs. Terri L. Masserman
Mr. Peter M. Moglia ’85
Mrs. Cheryl Patterson
Mr. Chad Rach
Mr. Todd Stevens
Mrs. Shirley Y. Teglas
Fr. John Thompson, S. M.
Mrs. Kimila Ulrich
Mrs. Karen Valentine
Mr. Robert S. Webb
Mrs. Denise Zacky-Popoch
