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2009 Varsity Football
Lou Farrar, Head Coach
Coach Farrar will be starting his 42nd year in football and 41st season of coaching. Yes, a long career, yet one that won’t be over for awhile. Coach Farrar is looking forward to the start of this season in particular because now he can focus all of his time on his family and football. In 2007, Coach Farrar retired from teaching after 37 years as an AP Psychology teacher. He attended Charter Oak High School in the early 60’s where he played football, basketball, golf and track. He went on to play at the University of California at Berkeley. His high school coach was the NFL’s Jim Hanifan, an NFL head coach and one of the league’s most honored Offensive line coaches. Both Lou and Jim are now retired and look forward to many continued years of friendship. Coach Farrar has coached a variety of sports on multiple levels. His successful career began as a scout for Charter Oak in 1967 and then as a freshman football coach at Damien in 1968.
Throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s Coach Farrar taught Family Living and Psychology at Royal Oak High School and was at one time or another the Head Football Coach, Head Wrestling Coach, Head Varsity Baseball Coach, and Head Girl’s Varsity Basketball Coach. He also coached at Chaffey College in the mid 1970’s as a Defensive Coordinator. Coach Lou has an outstanding overall game record with 227 wins, 96 losses and 7 ties, and going into the 2009 season, his COHS game record is at 189-89-7.
Coach Lou has been a member of the Southern California’s Interscholastic Football Coach’s Association for many years, serving on its Board of Directors and Treasurer. Coach Farrar was the Athletic Director for many years as Charter Oak when Royal Oak and Charter Oak combined campuses. Coach Farrar is known throughout the state and across the country as an active proponent of high school athletics. Moreover, he has contributed a great deal to the Charter Oak community and has developed many young men into outstanding football players and outstanding citizens of our community. Many sons of former players are now and have been playing for Big Lou for many seasons. Coach Farrar is especially proud of Super Bowl XLI Champion Jason David, who also comes back every year to work with the kids in our community.
Big Lou earned his first CIF Championship in 1985 at Mt. Sac. Stadium defeating a very good Diamond Bar High School. The second came in 1998 as Charter Oak defeated Harvard-Westlake. In 2001 Charter Oak had to defeat Los Altos at Mt. Sac. to capture the third title. And his most recent and fourth CIF Championship came last year in 2008 with a win against Diamond Ranch. His accomplishments include C.I.F. Div 2A Coach of the Year in 1985, 1998 and 2001. Also, the Los Angeles Times All San Gabriel Valley Coach of the Year in 1987 and 1998. More recently he was honored by the All-American Football Foundation as President Gerald Ford’s All American High School Coach in March 2004. Just this past season the San Gabriel Valley Tribune honored Coach Farrar as its’ Coach of the Year for 2006 as he went over the “200 WINS” mark. In 2007 Coach Lou was the recipient of the Golden Heritage Award.
Coach Farrar personifies all that Charger football is, ever was, and ever will be: PRIDE, INTEGRITY, TRADITION, DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, and the list goes on and on. Beneath his tough and intimidating appearance, hides a compassionate man who truly cares about his “family”. Coach Farrar now happily says that he has all the time in the world to devote to his favorite areas; his family, his grandkids and football. Coach Farrar takes pride in the numerous accomplishments of his charming wife Nancy, a C.O. graduate and former Family Therapist on the C.O. campus; his son Dominic, C.O.’s Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator; his daughter-in-law Adriana and grandsons Louis and Vincent. Coach Farrar and his wife are very happy to have their daughter Natalie and her husband Stacy return from New York City with their two sons, Donovan and Maguire.
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Coach Dominic Farrar, Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator/ QuarterBacks
Coach Dom begins his 14th year as a teacher at Royal Oak Middle School and his 19th year as part of the Charger Football Staff. Dom graduated from COHS in 1989 as a decorated All CIF player and a member of the school’s Hall of Fame. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree both from the University of La Verne. Dom and his beautiful wife Adriana are also the proud parents of their sons Louis (9) and Vincent (5), and Sophia (almost 2 yrs.). He wants to thank his wife and family for their continued love and support, his learners and athletes for their friendship and commitment towards achieving their goals and dreams.
“It is good to have an end to the journey, but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
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Coach Roger Lehigh – Defensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line
This year, Coach Lehigh begins his 19th year as a football coach at COHS and looks forward to another great season. Roger graduated from the University of LaVerne where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, and currently teaches at Charter Oak High School. He credits the tradition of Charter Oak Football and its success to Lou Farrar’s support and mentoring, along with the outstanding young men and exceptional coaching staff with whom he works. Roger and his wife Gwynn reside in Covina and enjoy being a part of the Charter Oak family and are excited about the newest Charger to join the team, their daughter Riley.
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Coach Steve Smith - Receivers / Defensive Backs
Coach Smith begins 7th season on the Varsity Staff after five years with the Frosh Football Team. Steve is a COHS graduate and a member of 1985 CIF Championship team. He played two years at Citrus College and transferred to Long Beach State where he played for George Allen and Hall of Fame defensive back Willie Brown. A graduate of LBSU with a degree in Kinesiology, Coach Smith currently teaches Physical Science at Charter Oak High School in the Avid Program. Steve and his beautiful wife, Carrie (also a COHS graduate and Varsity Softball Pitching Coach) are blessed with two beautiful children, Brooke (8years) and Brenden (6years). Carrie also teaches K-3 Physical Education for the district and they all reside in the “Neighborhood of coaches” in Covina.
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Justin Perri – Tight Ends / Defensive Line
Justin played three years at South Hills High School and came back to COHS for his Senior Year. It is here where he learned about the tradition and success of the football program. He played both TE and DE. After graduating in 2000, he went on to play at Citrus JC where he realized his heart was in coaching football like his father and uncles. This will be his 7th year on the Charter Oak Coaching staff, having been a JV Head Coach before coming up to the Varsity Staff. Justin is joined by his younger brothers, Michael (Frosh QB Coach) and Tyler (CO Graduate 2008 who is currently on a football scholarship at Chadron State in Nebraska) and their mom Dee. The Perri family is one of the many Charter Oak families that are part of the great tradition of football families.
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Roger Armijo - Running Backs / Linebackers
After a brief stint as Head JV Coach, Roger Armijo is thrilled to be back on the Charter Oak Varsity Staff as the coach of the running backs and linebackers. A record setter in his years as a C.O. football player, he pursued his education at the University of La Verne, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree and teaching credential in Physical Education and Special Ed. He recently earned his Master’s Degree in Education alongside his wife, Brooke, last Spring. Roger is currently in his 12th year of teaching, and in his 10th year at Charter Oak. Coach Armijo’s favorite things to do are hang out with his beautiful wife, go to Dodger games, play PlayStation and Fantasy Football, golf, and dream about one day having children and a shar pei puppy.
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Pete Merandi - Football Consultant
Coach Merandi is in his 37th year of coaching high school and community college football and brings a wealth of experience to the COHS football staff. We are happy to have Coach Merandi returning for his 3rd year with the Charger Family. Big Lou and Coach Merandi’s family have been close friends for over 30 years. They coached together at Chaffey College in the 70’s. Coach Merandi and his wife, Robin, live locally and are teachers in the Chino Unified School District. They have 3 children, Jason, Christina, and Mario and one grandson Ryan.
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2009 J.V. Football
Dino Meranda - Head Coach
Dino graduated from Charter Oak High School in 1998. He was an outstanding defensive back on a CIF Championship team. He also starred as catcher for our varsity baseball team. Dino is married to the former Tiffany Mitsunaga, also a 1998 CO graduate with a long family history in Charter Oak football. They 2 two sons, Valentino (10) and Jaiden (4). Dino has been coaching youth baseball in the area for 6 years. The Charter Oak Football family is very happy to have Dino Miranda back home to work with our kids.
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Joshua Robles - Offensive Coordinator
Coach Robles graduated from COHS in 2003 and is graduating from University of LaVerne in the Fall 2009. His college football career began at Citrus and his playing career ended at USD. He majored in English with an emphasis in protest literature and he aspires to teach English abroad in the spring so that he can coach in the fall. Eventually Joshua plans to become a High School teacher, hopefully for the Chargers.
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George Serantes - Defensive Line Coach
George grew up in the Rosemead area. Graduating from Rosemead H.S., where he played Varsity football for 3 years. George attended Citrus College for 2 years and also played football for the Owls under John Strycula. He became involved with coaching in the 80’s, when he returned to his alma mater in Rosemead. He coached frosh football for 1 year there and then moved over to Arroyo H.S. to coach frosh football and JV baseball for 2 years. George then moved to the Covina area and continued coaching with Charter Oak Youth All-American football (Midget Division) and also found time to coach at Charter Oak youth Baseball/Softball Association for 9 years. George is married to Leo and has 2 sons, Jonathan and Mitchell.
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Jerad Dunbar - Offensive Line Coach
Jerad graduated from COHS with the class of 2009. He played football for 4 years and was a varsity member for 3 years. Jerad started at offensive line for the 2009 CIF Championship Team. Jerad was an All League/All CIF player at COHS. This is his 1styear coaching at COHS. Jerad attends Cal Poly Pomona and plans to become a teacher.
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2009 Freshman Football
Sam Fleming – Head Coach
Sam grew up in Charter Oak and graduated from Western Christian High School. Coach Fleming has been coaching football at the youth level for 9 years and this is his 6th year as the Freshman Head Coach. Sam is currently working towards completion of his B.A. degree in Emergency Management/Leadership from Cal State Long Beach. Sam is a Sergeant with the Azusa Police Department where he has worked for the past 24 years. He is married to his wife Jennifer of 21 years and has 2 children John (19), and Katie (16). Coach Fleming said he feels very fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved in the Charter Oak High School Football program.
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Jeff Gibas - Defense Coordinator
Jeff grew up in the West Covina area and played football for West Covina High School. After moving to Charter Oak, Jeff became involved in coaching youth football and baseball. Coach Gibas has been coaching at the youth level for 8 years and with the Freshman football program for 6 years. Coach Gibas is married to Karen and has 2 sons, Corey and Tanner. Corey is a Senior at Texas A&M and is playing football there, Tanner is a Junior at COHS and is on the varsity football team.
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Matt Chan - Offensive Line
Matt graduated from COHS with the class of 2009. He played football for 4 years and was a varsity member for 3 years. Matt started at offensive line for the 2009 CIF Championship Team and was an All League/All CIF player. This is his 1st year coaching at COHS. Matt is a Business Major at Cal Poly Pomona.
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John Fleming - Line Coach
John grew up in the Charter Oak area where he played both youth and high school football for Charter Oak. He graduated from COHS in 2008 and this will be his 2ND year coaching. We are happy to have him in his new capacity this year as a freshman line coach.
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2009 Head Trainer
Erica MacDonald
Now entering her 9th year in the Charter Oak School District, Erica is teaching Health and Careers as well as Athletic Training while being the certified Athletic Trainer for Charter Oak High School. She graduated from COHS in 1990. Thereafter, she attended Mt. Sac and transferred to Cal State Fullerton where she graduated with a degree in Kinesiology and then received her Masters of Education from La Verne University in 2005. Erica was a swimmer during high school and became the Charter Oak swim and girls water polo coach in her 2nd year of teaching at COHS. Erica steps onto the high school campus each day knowing that she has the full support of her husband, John. Erica and John had their first baby in March, as pictured, a beautiful baby boy ~ Aiden Quinn Motosicky. Together, Congratulations Erica and John!! Erica and her training staff add support to the athletic program.
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2009 Equipment Man
Jim Harwood
Jim Harwood “Big Jim” has been part of the COHS football family since the 2000 season. He has coached softball at COHS since 1993. He is married, with three children and three grandchildren. He is a Royal Oak High School graduate, and his wife Cindy and all of his children attended COHS. His son is a former COHS football player who played on the ’98 CIF Championship Team, and the ’99 CIF runner-up team.
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2009 Football Support Staff
Opponent Scout - Jack Harms
Sideline Security - Joel Rushing
Team Doctor - Dr. Carlos Baez
Voice of the Chargers - Dan Rangel
Team Stats - Joe Hoffman
Opponent Stats - Randy Eggelson
Season Stats - Jim Harwood
Booster President - Rick Chan
Team Video - Bill Lane
Football Video - Zach Giesegh
End Zone Video - Patricia Magana
Football Photos - Karen Gibas
Snack Bar Coordinator - Kathy Colby
Program Coordinator/Fundraisers - Juli Smith
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