Annual Clinic
SCFCA Annual Clinic - 2026
Location
Golden West College15744 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Date
SaturdayMarch 14, 2026
Schedule
08:45 AM – 09:10 AM
09:10 AM – 10:25 AM
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
12:45 PM – 01:45 PM
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Welcome Message from Jason Gelber, President of SCFCA
Milestones Recognitions
SCFCA Award Winner Recognitions
TBD
Foothill Official’s Association
Q&A Round Table “State of HS Football in California”
SCFCA Board
Chris Fore and 8 Laces
Lunch
Message from Our Sponsor
Centennial HC Matt Logan
Closing Statements from the SCFCA President, Jason Gelber
Meet and Greet Coaches Social
Food and Drinks provided by SCFCA at Joe’s Sports Tavern
333 S Spring St, Ste 8, Los Angeles, CA 90013
CLARE VAN HOOREBECK AWARD
To be awarded annually by the Southern California Football Coaches Association to coaches who for over a period of years have made outstanding contributions to the game of football in Southern California.
Clare Van Hoorebeck needs no introduction to anyone who follows Southern California football. His accomplishments as football coach at Anaheim High School are legendary. His contributions to our profession are monumental. Van was a charter member, past president and long time clinic director of SCFCA. He was the athletic director’s representative to the CIF SS Executive Council and a member of California Coaches Association Board of Directors. All who coach football in Southern California have been and will continue to be touched by Clare Van Hoorebeck.
GIB DEAR AWARD:
THE SCFCA ASSISTANT COACHES’ AWARD
Gib Dear was a local product having attended Alhambra High School, Muir Jr. College and UC Santa Barbara. He coached thirty- two years as an Assistant Coach at Garden Grove High School (1954-1955), Rancho Alamitos High School (1956-1958), Orange Coast (1989-1967) and Loara High School (1962-1985). An active member of the SCFCA for 24 years, Gib passed away in January 1986.
Gib Dear was an outstanding motivator, football technician, and teacher whose main concern was the welfare of his students. Gib never assumed the position Head Coach, but he always coached like it was “his team”, “his school”, and “his boys”.
CRITERIA FOR THIS AWARD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- A minimum of fifteen years as a High School Football Coach
- Still active in Coaching Football
- Coached any level (9-12)
- Nominated by his Head Coach
- Current member of SCFCA
THE OTTO PLUM AWARD:
FOR SERVICE TO THE SCFCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This award was first awarded to Otto Plum for his outstanding service to the Southern California Football Coaches Association for his “leadership and dedication in promoting the spirit of High School Football” in Southern California. Otto was a long-time assistant coach in Southern California and an active SCFCA member since from 1958-2008. He served on the SCFCA Board for over thirty years (1976-2008). Upon his retirement from the Board, the SCFCA Board of Directors approved this award, named in his honor, to be awarded each year to a current or former SCFCA Board Member.
James Vondra just completed his second year as the Antelope Valley Antelopes Head Football Coach, and his 33rd year of coaching football. James Vondra began coaching High School Football in 1992 at Bethel Christian High School, serving as the Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs Coach for Troy Jackson. Coach Vondra became the Head Football Coach at BCHS in 1995. In 1995-1998, Coach Vondra led the Eagles to the Eight-Man Semifinals twice, Quarterfinals once, and to the Finals once. Coach Vondra was the 8-Man Coach of the Year for 1997 and 1998. In 1999, Coach Vondra went to Paraclete to serve as the Special Teams Coordinator, Running Backs, and Linebackers Coach for Steve Hagerty. The Spirits won their fourth CIF Championship in a row. In 2000, Coach Vondra went to Lancaster High School to Coach with Troy Jackson once again. He served as the Varsity Running Backs Coach. From 2001-2003, Coach Vondra went back to Bethel Christian to serve as the Head Football Coach once again. In 2003, Coach Vondra took the Eagles to the Eight Man Quarterfinals. In 2004, Coach Vondra went to Littlerock High School to work with Lin Parker and coach the Running Backs and Linebackers. In 2005-2008, Coach Vondra was the Head Varsity Coach for Littlerock High School. In 2009-2010, Coach Vondra left Littlerock to coach at Antelope Valley College for Perry Jehlicka. In his first season, he served as the Assistant Offensive Line and Tight Ends Coach. In his second season, he served as the Running Backs Coach for the Marauders. In 2011, Coach Vondra returned to Littlerock to assist Robert Watts and took over the program again in 2012. In 2013-2021, Coach Vondra led the Rebels/Royals to the Playoffs in 8 out of 9 years, advancing to the CIFSS Finals three times, 2016, 2017, and 2021, winning 2 of them. Coach Vondra was named a Coach of the Year for 2017 and 2021. Under Coach Vondra, the Rebels/Royals competed in 2 Regional Championships, winning 1; and 1 State Championship.
Coach Vondra has been a member of SCFCA since 1992, and has been on the Board of Directors for SCFCA since 2015.
James Vondra and his wife Elisa have nine children: Michael, Jonathan, Jacob, Megan, Jordan, Julie, Jasmine, Eric, and Eli; and 3 grandchildren: Jeremy, Marshall, and Timothy.
BUD DYER:
JR. SCFCA MEDIA AWARD
The Southern California Football Coaches Association is proud to present awards of merit and appreciation to members of the media who, over a period of time, have demonstrated through work, a friendship and a positive image for high school football. In 1998, the SCFCA Media Award was renamed in memory of our departed friend, Braven “Bud” Dyer, Jr. (1926-1997), the 1991 recipient of this award.
HERB MEYER:
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
In 1998, SCFCA recognized former CIF Southern Section Commissioner, Mike Garrett, with its first Distinguished Service Award. In 2010, the SCFCA Board approved the renaming of the Distinguished Service Award to the “Herb Meyer Distinguished Service Award” in honor of the legendary Herb Meyer. Herb served as the Head Football Coach at Oceanside and El Camino High Schools from 1959 to 2003. Over his illustrious career, Herb garnered three hundred and thirty- eight victories, winning ten CIF Championships. His career has been decorated with countless awards. He was named the National Coach of the Year by the High School Coaches of America in 1975. In 1978, Herb was name the National District eight Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. In 2003, he received the All-American High School Coach Award from the All American Football Foundation. Herb was named the California State Coach of the Year three times: in 1978 by the National High School Coaches Association and the California Coaches Association; and in 1991 by CalHi Prep Sports. In 1995, Coach Meyer received the National Federation of High Schools Association’s Citation Award and the State CIF Distinguished Service Award. This is just a short list of awards and recognition that Coach Meyer has earned over his career. When he retired in 2003, Herb had won the most games in California.
LOU FARRAR LEGACY AWARD
The Lou Farrar Legacy Award recognizes a coach who has left a lasting legacy of success on the field, commitment to the coaching profession, and intimate connection to the greater school community. Named in honor of legendary Charter Oak High School Coach Lou Farrar who served the Charter Oak community for six decades as the Head Football Coach at Royal Oak and Charter Oak High Schools. A 1964 graduate of Charter Oak High School, Farrar began coaching in the Charter Oak Unified School District at Royal Oak High School in 1970. In 1985, he became the Head Coach at Charter Oak where he served until his death in 2019. Over his career at Charter Oak, “Big Lou” amassed 322 wins, ranking him in the top 10 of all high school football coaches in Southern California. His teams won 5 CIF titles, 19 league titles, and made the CIF playoffs in 26 straight seasons. He served as an active board member of SCFCA and the Pasadena Chapter of the National Football Foundation for over 30 years. The “Mayor of Charter Oak”, Farrar’s service extended beyond CO Football into the entire Charter Oak community.
2025 SCFCA Speakers
Speakers will be announced soon!