Annual Clinic
67th SCFCA Annual Football Clinic - 2026
Location
Golden West College15744 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Date
Saturday
March 14, 2026
Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM | REGISTRATION: COFFEE & DONUTS |
| 08:45 AM - 09:10 AM | WELCOME MESSAGE FROM JASON GELBER, PRESIDENT OF SCFCA MILESTONES RECOGNITIONS SCFCA AWARD WINNER RECOGNITIONS |
| 09:10 AM - 10:25 AM | CENTENNIAL HC MATT LOGAN (CORONA) HS “WHO ARE THE HUSKIES” |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | FOOTHILL OFFICIAL’S ASSOCIATION Q&A ROUND TABLE “STATE OF HS FOOTBALL IN CALIFORNIA” |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | SCFCA BOARD |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | CHRIS FORE AND 8 LACES |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | LUNCH |
| 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM | MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR: MATT SEILER GUARDIAN |
| 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM | RICK GARRETSON, HEAD COACH OF SERVITE HIGH SCHOOL |
| 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM | CLOSING STATEMENTS FROM THE SCFCA PRESIDENT, JASON GELBER |
| 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | MEET AND GREET COACHES SOCIAL FOOD AND DRIKS PROVIDED BY SCFCA AT “EAT AT JOES” ADDRESS: 7120 EDINGER AVE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 |
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.
Recipient: Mark Paredes
Graduate of St. Paul HS in 1970. Played QB for legendary Coach, Marijon Ancich. Was a member of the 1968 state champs and shared the 1969 Angelus League title with the Bishop Amat Lancers. After graduation, Mark Paredes attended Loyola Marymount University, where he played QB on Loyola’s last football team in 1973. Also played Baseball and earned All WCAC Honors. In 1971, Coach Paredes became a QB coach at St. Bernard’s HS assisting renowned coaches and mentors, Marty Shaughnessy and Jon Dawson. Upon graduation, Coach Paredes was hired to teach/coach at St. Pius X HS in Downey. As Head Freshman coach the Warriors placed 3rd behind St. Paul and Bishop Amat team. Mark also coached the JV Baseball team. In 1976 Coach was hired at Bishop Amat. Mark worked under Amat Head Coaches Dick Ambrosi, Glenn Killingsworth, Jim Patricio, and Don Markham, and legendary assistant Tate Duff. His assignments ranged from Varsity Defensive backs, LBs, RB’s, WR’s, and finally to QB’s. During this time, he became Amat’s head baseball coach in 1978- 1986, where he attained a 122-87–2 record. In 1986, he was appointed to Head Football Coach. Mark had the opportunity to inherit an outstanding experienced coaching staff and outstanding players. Earning the 1988 CIF Runner-up and 1992 undefeated, 15 – 0 CIF and Reebok Championship. Coach was All San Gabriel Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1992 and State Coach of the Year in 1992 In 1994 Coach moved on to JW North HS where he was fortunate to win CIF Championships in 1995 and 2001. JW North was Runner up in 1997. Coach was Inland Empire Coach of the Year 1995, 2001 In 2002 Coach Paredes was hired as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Co-Ordinator at Riverside City College. Where he coached the following eight years. In 2013 coach was hired at Damien HS, where he retired in 2018. After retirement Coach now takes great pride in family and helps with his Mother (93) and his Grandchildren with his wife Susan (married 50 years). 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”.
Recipient: Daniel Herring
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
Daniel Herring serves as the Defensive Coordinator at Centennial High School and brings 30 years of coaching experience to the program. Over the course of his distinguished career, Coach Herring played a key role in building one of the most successful football programs in the region, contributing to 22 League Championships, 10 CIF Championships, 3 Southern California Regional Championships, and 1 State Championship.
Coach Herring is known for his player-centered coaching philosophy, emphasizing that individual effort, discipline, and accountability are the foundation of team success. His approach prioritizes developing athletes who understand their responsibility to the team while striving for excellence both on and off the field. Through consistent leadership and commitment to fundamentals, Coach Herring has made a lasting impact on countless student-athletes and the Centennial football program. 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.
Recipient: James Vondra
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 4 grandchildren: Jeremy, Marshall, Timothy, and Korina. 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.
Recipient: Chris Fore
Currently, Chris Fore serves as the Principal at Mojave High School in Hesperia, California. Fore coached high school football for sixteen years (eight as a Head Varsity Coach) and Junior College football for one year before becoming an Administrator. He spent six years as an Athletic Director, where both schools set the school record for the most Championships won in one year; both stand to this day. (One was set in 2010, the other in 2013.) His education includes: a Master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration, an Administrative Services Credential (CA), an Education Specialist Credential (CA), and a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. He is a Certified Athletic Administrator through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Fore was selected to serve as the President of the California Coaches Association in June of 2018, an office he held until July 2021. He also sits on the board for the California Youth Football Alliance and served on the CIF State Federated Council for three years. Fore has served on the CIF Southern Section Football Coaches’ Advisory Committee and the Southern California Football Coaches Association Board. He has written three books (Building Championship Caliber Football Programs, The Shield Punt, and An Insider’s Guide To Scoring Your Next Coaching Job) and three manuals (Outside The Lines Manual For Football Coaches, Outside The Lines Manual for Athletic Directors, and 28 Kick and Punt Returns and Blocks). Fore has been solicited to write for national magazines such as the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Coach and Athletic Director, and American Football Coaches Association.
He has also been featured in articles on some of football’s best websites: Football Scoop, X and O Labs, Coach XO, My CoachBook, and more. Fore has been a guest on High School Football America’s radio show, as well as Fox Sports AM 570 Los Angeles, San Diego’s Mighty 1090, and has also appeared multiple times on FootballCoachingPodcast.com.
Because of his strong background, training, and experience in high school athletics, Coach Fore has served as an expert witness in athletic lawsuits regarding concussions, equipment, hazing, and more. 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.
Recipient: Mark Cunningham
Mark Cunningham began his coaching career in 1977 at Garey High School in Pomona, launching what would become a remarkable 50-year journey in education and athletics. His passion for developing young people through sports quickly led to leadership roles, including his first head coaching position in 1981 at Chino High School.
In 1983, Cunningham returned to Garey High School as Head Football Coach, followed by head coaching stops at Truckee High School in Lake Tahoe in 1984 and University High School in Irvine beginning in 1986. He would go on to serve as Head Coach at University High School for 32 years, retiring in 2017 after building one of the region’s most respected programs and impacting generations of student-athletes.
Even after retiring as a head coach, Cunningham continued giving back to the game, serving as Secondary Coach at Corona del Mar High School from 2018 to 2024 and at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in 2025. With nearly five decades on the sidelines, he plans to conclude his coaching career next year, marking 50 years of dedication to football and education.
Beyond the field, Cunningham has been deeply involved in leadership and service within interscholastic athletics. He served as a Board Member of the Southern California Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (SCIFCA) from 1988 to 1993 and was President of SCIFCA in 1991. He has also contributed as a member of both the CIF Southern Section Football Advisory Committee and the Public-Private Advisory Committee.
His career has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including:
- 2007 CIF Champions for Character
- 2010 CIF State Model Coach of the Year
- 2010 Southern Section Athletic Director of the Year
- 2018 National Football Foundation Retired Coach of the Year
- 2018 CIF Southern Section Distinguished Service Award
Throughout his career, Mark Cunningham has been known for emphasizing character, accountability, and teamwork, believing that success is measured not only in wins and losses but in the lives positively shaped along the way. His legacy is defined by decades of leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to student-athletes.
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.
Recipient: Mike Wunderley
Mike Wunderley retired from Valley Christian Schools (VCS) in 2011, concluding 38 years of faithful and influential service. After arriving in the spring of 1973 as the Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, he devoted his career to serving generations of VCS families—teaching, coaching, mentoring, and shaping both parents and their children over nearly four decades.
That same year, he joined the junior high faculty, where he taught history, geography, and physical education for six years before beginning his tenure at Valley Christian High School in 1979. There, he spent twenty years teaching in the physical education and social studies departments. In 1999, he accepted the position of Assistant Principal, and in 2007 he became the Principal of Student Services, continuing his commitment to the growth and well-being of students.
Mike’s coaching career stood as one of the most distinguished in VCS history. He served thirteen years as Head Varsity Baseball Coach and spent thirty years in the Crusader football program, including twenty-four years (1979–2002) as Head Varsity Football Coach. During his football coaching career, he amassed 207 wins, the first two CIF-SS football championships in the school’s history, and an extraordinary 24 consecutive CIF-SS playoff appearances— achievements that secured his place in both local and CIF-SS record books.
A 1969 graduate of California State University, Fullerton, Mike modeled the character and dedication he sought to instill in students. He and his wife, Letty (Vander Dussen), VCS Class of ’68, will be married 55 years in May. Their two children, Kristen Paulson (Class of ’93) and Michael (Class of ’98), continued the family’s VCS legacy. Mike and Letty have five grandchildren and now enjoy cheering from the sidelines at their sports and activities.
Throughout his remarkable career, Mike Wunderley served as a teacher, coach, administrator, mentor, and friend—leaving an enduring impact on the Valley Christian community.
AWARDS
> 2004 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Hall of Fame
> 2005 Southern California Interscholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
> 2008 Valley Christian High School Boosters’ Club Coaches Hall of Fame
RECORDS
> 207-78-1 Career Record
> 9 Olympic League Championships
> 6 Undefeated league seasons
1985 Tied State of California Shutout Record (10)
2026 SCFCA Speakers
Servite High School is proud to announce the hiring of Rick Garretson ‘74 as head football coach. Garretson brings nearly 40 years of experience to the Friars, having dedicated the majority of his adult life to coaching.
Athletic Director Matt Marrujo ‘07 shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Garretson back to Servite. As an experienced head coach, he brings the leadership, vision, and commitment necessary to build upon our strong foundation and guide our student-athletes to continued success. As an alumnus, former teacher, and coach, he deeply understands our mission and the vital role coaches play in forming faith-filled leaders. The combination of his professional experience and deep-rooted connection to Servite makes him the perfect fit to lead our young men moving forward.”
Most recently, Coach Garretson served as the head coach at Chandler High School in Arizona from 2019-2024, leading the Wolves to Open Division Championships in 2019 and 2020 while putting together a 46-game win streak spanning 2018-2021. Prior to his tenure as head coach, he had stints as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and wide receivers coach dating back to 2010. In that time, the team won four Arizona State Championships and two ESPN Geico Bowl titles.
Garretson shared, “I’d like to thank the Servite Administration for giving me the opportunity to represent and lead the Servite Football program. I’m looking forward to attacking the challenges and making the most of the opportunities that exist in the Trinity League and continuing the tradition that makes Servite Football and Servite High School so special.”
Following the 2019 and 2020 seasons, when Garretson led Chandler to back-to-back undefeated seasons for the first time in school history, he was named Coach of the Year by eight different organizations, including MaxPreps AZ and the AZ Coaches Association in 2019 and the Arizona Cardinals and National Football Foundation in 2020. In addition, he was selected as an All-American Bowl Assistant Coach and bestowed the City of Chandler Legendary Coaches Award in 2023.
“Coach Garretson is a proven leader with a track record of developing his players to be successful both on and off the field,” said Servite President Stephen Walswick ‘02. “As an alumnus, he understands the importance of preparing young men not only to achieve in high school, but also to inspire them to accomplish extraordinary things throughout their lives. We look forward to welcoming him home to Servite as our new head football coach.“
Prior to his time at Chandler, Garretson coached at Servite from 1989 to 2004, working as the Pass Game Coordinator then OC from 1995-2004. A Friar himself, Garretson was an All-CIF selection his senior year before going on to compete at San Diego State.
Servite High School welcomes Coach Garretson, his wife Wendy, and three children back to the Friar family.
Source: This article was originally published by Servite HS
Matt Logan enters his 30th year as Head Coach of the Centennial Huskies, having compiled a remarkable overall record of 306-66 across 29 seasons. Under his leadership, the Huskies have achieved elite success, winning a State Championship in 2008, three Southern Regional Championships, 10 CIF Championships, and 23 League Championships, including national records for offensive yardage set by the 2013 team. His extensive coaching honors include being named National Coach of the Year by USA Today and the U.S. Army in 2015, as well as multiple State and Sectional Coach of the Year awards. Throughout his tenure, over 140 of his players have earned scholarships. Before taking the helm at Centennial, Coach Logan served as the Huskies’ Defensive Coordinator and coached at Esperanza and Mater Dei High Schools. A 1985 Norco High graduate and Hall of Fame inductee, he played running back at Fullerton College and Chico State, where he earned a Business degree in 1990. After a brief career in business, he transitioned to education, earning his teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton in 1995 and a Master’s Degree from Azusa Pacific in 2001. Currently a Physical Education teacher at Centennial, Coach Logan’s family legacy includes his late wife, Donna, and their three daughters: Lindsey, an occupational therapist and mother of three; Samantha, a social media marketer and head flag football coach; and Madison, a biology teacher. He has since remarried LaRonda, an English teacher, and has a stepdaughter, Alyssa, who is a chiropractor.