Running Backs Coach Mike Kane

...joins the Cougar football coaching staff after working under Chuck Lyon...this will be his first year working with Garett Tujague...brings 22 years of coaching experience to the staff...played two years in the European Football League, before signing with the Los Angeles Rams in 1990...a member of his high school and college athletic hall of fames...earned his bachelor of arts in physical education at Cal State Northridge, his master’s in education from Azusa Pacific and his teaching credential from National University...is married to wife Lindie, the COC men’s and women’s cross country and track and field head coach...Mike and Lindie have two children, Doyle and Mike...

Defensive Line Coach Rocco Cordola

...sixth season coaching community college football...sent at least one defensive lineman to a division I university every year...played inside linebacker and defensive tackle positions at L.A. Valley College and California State University, Northridge...graduated from CSUN...currently lives in Saugus with his wife Lori, and his twin boys, Amedeo and Joey, and Sierra...

Tight Ends/Halfbacks Coach Todd Henderson

…starting his sixth year with College of the Canyons…previously served at a graduate assistant in the Cougars 1998 inaugural season, defensive assistant in 2005 and wide receivers coach in 2006 and 2007…coached at Canyon High School in 1996 and 1997…graduated in 1998 from College of the Canyons…earned his bachelor’s degree in social science and teaching credential from Cal State Chico…completed his master’s degree in educational counseling from the University of La Verne…entering his eighth year as an instructor at Saugus High School where he teaches social studies and English…

Defensive Line Coach John McClung

..sixth year coaching the defensive line, assisted in the development of 10 All-Conference players, one Defensive Player of the Year, three All-Americans and 14 Division I scholarship players…began coaching career as a defensive coordinator at St. Genevieve High School from 1968-71, helping them to a CIF championship and undefeated season in 1970…previously coached the Cougars from 1972-81 switching between offensive and defensive coordinator during those years...head coach of the women’s volleyball team at College of the Canyons from 1974-80...taught physical education classes at College of the Canyons from 1972-81…received construction license in 1982 and began own business…returned to be the assistant defensive line coach for the Cougars in 2004…earned a bachelor’s degree in history with an English minor from CSUN in 1972…has a master’s degree in physical education from Azusa Pacific…has one daughter, Amy…

Offensive Line Coach Marc Dumlao

…11th season coaching community college football…coached players who went on to play at Louisville, Hawaii and Portland State...had 11 offensive lineman named All-Conference at COC...spent seven years with L.A. Valley and one year with Pierce as the offensive line coach…graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in sociology…enjoys racquetball and hunting… lives with his wife, Joy, and two daughters, Makenna and Morgan…

Defensive Specialist Marc Grover

…third season coaching with College of the Canyons…served as offensive assistant and special teams coordinator of the Los Angeles Gunslingers of the Southwest Football League in 2003…was a safety for the Los Angeles Gunslingers in 2002…currently attending College of the Canyons in pursuit of a degree in sports psychology and sports nutrition…resides in Valencia with his wife Nina…

Wide Receivers Coach Altay Tascioglu

…second season coaching the slot receivers at College of the Canyons…worked with the running backs during the 2007 campaign...also serves as the youth football camps director, community relations, coach’s clinic and video editing coordinator…three receivers earned all-conference honors under his direction in 2008...coached the only two 1,000-yard rushers (Fred Winborn and Raphael Reynolds) at COC since football was reinstated in 1998...spent two seasons as the defensive quality control coach and led the offensive scout team at Northwood University…helped lead the Timberwolves to the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2005 and 2006…served as football operations/Offense Intern in 2003 and 2004, at Central Michigan University…completed a training camp internship in 2001 with the New Orleans Saints…earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Purdue University…member of the American Football Coaches Association...resides in Valencia with his wife Sarah…

Wide Receivers Coach David Banks

...second season with COC as the wide receivers coach...fourth year coaching in community college football...formerly worked with the receivers at East L.A. College...is a teacher when not coaching...was a First-Team All-Conference wide receiver at West L.A. College...played final years of football career at Iowa State and was a First-Team All-Big 12 kickoff returner in 2004...earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in criminal justice from Iowa State...enjoys bowling and riding motorcycles in his spare time...is single and resides in Los Angeles...

Linebackers Coach Dan Corbet

...also is the assistant strength and conditioning coach...sixth year coaching football...formerly a coach at New Mexico Highlands University where he was a graduate assistant, linebacker and most recently a defensive coordinator/secondary coach..spent 1999-2001 seasons as a player for the COC football team...earned a scholarship to play at New Mexico Highlands...earned his bachelor’s degree in human performance and sport from New Mexico Highlands in 2004...currently pursuing master’s in exercise and sports sciences...enjoys snowboarding, exercising and going to the movies...

Safties Coach Mike Sanders

…second season on the Cougar staff coaching the linebackers...also serves as the COC athletic counselor...spent the past 12 years coaching at the high school level, including seven years as the head football coach at Thousand Oaks High School...prepped Parade All-American quarterback Ben Olsen, currently at UCLA and wide receiver Dave Anderson, now with the Houston Texans...four-year letterman and all-conference selection with the University of Redlands football team...graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history...earned a master’s degree in education counseling...married to wife Teri and has a son, Michael...

Special Teams Coach Sean Cheevers

...joins Cougars for first season...fifth year at community college football level...played in the Arena Football and Canadian Football League...scored the first points in San Jose Sabercats franchise history with a 36-yard field goal...earned his bachelor’s in physical education from Long Beach State and his master’s in physical education in 2007...in spare time likes to cook and play golf...resides in Moorpark with wife Tracy and two daughters, Emma and Chloe.

Cornerbacks Coach Sirr Guy Shakir

…first season on the Cougar staff coaching the cornerbacks...eighth season coaching football...former defensive coordinator and linebacker coach at Pierce College...spent time at Canyon High School coaching the secondary and running backs...earned his bachelor’s from California State University, Northridge, and master’s from the University of Missouri...teaches health education at Canyon High School...enjoys spending time with his family and reading...resides in Saugus with his wife, Gabriella, and three children Kianna, Jayden and Layla...

Assistant Offensive Line Coach Nick Titiriga

....first year coaching football at COC...also coached at Canyon High School, West Ranch High School and with the LAPD Centurions...was a police seargant for 31 years...earned his bachelor’s in criminology from Union Institute...enjoys scuba diving and golf...resides in Acton...married to wife Janis and has three sons...son, Greg, was a coach at COC last season...