Freshmen Defensive Coordinator

This is Coach Becker's fourth year coaching for the LCC Mavericks. Previously, Damon coached football with LCC Pop Warner for 5 years and has over 12 years experience coaching youth sports in Encinitas and San Marcos. He was an All League football player at University City High School in San Diego and graduated in 1985. He attended San Diego Mesa College, San Diego State University and served in the U.S. Navy. Damon lives in Encinitas and works as a land surveyor and civil engineering designer. He and his wife, Dana, have 3 children, Ryan (15, a sophomore at LCC), Robbie (13) and Molly (10).

KICKING SPECIALIST COACH

Darren Bennett, is in his 3rd season working with Kickers, Punters and Snappers at LCC. Bennett is an 11 year NFL veteran as well as a mentor to many current NFL and NCAA players. After securing a tryout with the San Diego Chargers in 1993 while on his honeymoon from Australia, he went on to break most of the team's punting records during his years with the team. Darren finished his career after the 2004-05 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls, The 1996 all Madden Team and the NFL Team of the Decade for the 90's, as well as the Chargers 40th anniversary team and the 50 greatest Chargers of all time. The Bennett Family retired to Carlsbad to enjoy the sun and look for a new challenge. Darren can currently be heard on the Rock 105.3 Chargers Pre-Game show.

KICKING SPECIALIST COACH

Also in his 3rd season with the Mavericks William Bennett is a Junior at LCC who brings a large amount of football knowledge gained on NFL fields from a young age. His observation skills and understanding of technical details of the kicking and punting game allow William to coach every level from beginners through to NFL level punters and kickers. Will's presence was valuable addition to the Mavericks in 2010 and will continue to help young specialists develop in season 2012.

Freshmen Head Coach

Fourth year Coach with LCC Mavericks. He's a 1982 All League football player and a 1983 San Dieguito Mustangs graduate. Andy's a native of Cardiff and has been coaching all youth sports for over 28 years. Coach Brown is an involved School Board Member for the Cardiff School District. Andy and his wife, Krysti, are happily married living in Cardiff raising their three children. Devin, a '08 LCC graduate and former Maverick cheerleader, a junior in college. Dannii, a '10 LCC graduate and sophomore in college, and Jake LCC sophomore football player. I thank my family and friends for their support; especially my wife Krysti, who shares me with your sons. I look forward to another great Maverick season.

Varsity Offensive Asssistant / JV Offensive Coordinator

This season will be Patrick's 12th year as a Maverick coach. He graduated from San Dieguito High School in 1984 and earned "Mustang of the Year" in 1983. He is a graduate of USD, receiving a degree in Business Administration. Patrick heads up the Employee Benefit Department for Cavignac & Associates, a full service insurance agency serving San Diego County since 1993. Patrick and his wife, Diane, have three children, Sam (17), Michael (13), and Camella (11).

Student Assistant

Sam Casinelli is going to be a senior this year and this will be his first year coaching. Sam had his football career end unexpectedly but was an active member of the 2012 CIF champion baseball team last spring. He is excited to be a part of the coaching staff and is a valuable member of our football program.

Varsity / Tight Ends/ Offensive Floater

This is Coach Collatos' 7th year coaching the LCC Mavericks. Coach Collatos is entering his 32st year of coaching. Prior to relocating to the North County Coach Collatos coached in the greater Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Coach Collatos graduated from Canoga Park High School and attended Cal State University, Northridge. He is the Publisher for a Scholarly Medical Publishing Company and has lived in Encinitas with his wife, Glenda, and three children for the past 11 years.

Special Teams

This will be Coach Driver's fourth season coaching freshman football. He is a San Diego native, graduating from San Dieguito and the University of San Diego. Driver was involved in Pop Warner football for eight years as a board member and coach. He is married with three children, daughter Rechael is a junior at LCC, son Jacob an LCC graduate now playing FB for SDSU and oldest son Ryan studying in Japan. He works in the insurance industry and his passion is football.

Freshman Offensive Line

Coach Fletes is in his 2nd year of coaching Freshman football, returning to LCC after 7 years as the head varsity baseball coach at RBV. He has brings 15 years of coaching experience, having been the head Freshman coach at LCC before moving to RBV. Leo and his wife Jeanne have 3 kids Alexis (Doctorate @ Biola), Ashlye (BA at Art Institute in Irvine) and Leo III (BA in Mathematics & Student Teaching at Pepperdine University). Coach Fletes teaches math at LCC this year.

Student Assistant

Gunner Goss is going to be a Junior this year and he is assist on the day to day operations of our football program. He is a well liked and respected young man that plays a very valuable role in the success of our football program.

Varsity Offensive Line

Coach Henry is entering his 37th year of coaching. He will be working with the offensive linemen during the 2012 season. He is a native San Diegan and a 1971 graduate of Sweetwater High. Henry earned his degrees from Cal Sate Fullerton and San Diego State. He is married to Marina, a teacher at Westview HS in the Poway district and is the proud father of two girls-Rhiannon a graduate of CPSLO doing graduate work in Santa Cruz and Hannah a sophomore at LCC.

Freshman Offensive Line

Coach Fletes is in his 2nd year of coaching Freshman football, returning to LCC after 7 years as the head varsity baseball coach at RBV. He has brings 15 years of coaching experience, having been the head Freshman coach at LCC before moving to RBV. Leo and his wife Jeanne have 3 kids Alexis (Doctorate @ Biola), Ashlye (BA at Art Institute in Irvine) and Leo III (BA in Mathematics & Student Teaching at Pepperdine University). Coach Fletes teaches math at LCC this year.

V / JV Defensive Backs

Marco Meier enters into his first year as a football coach at La Costa Canyon. A native of North County, he began playing Pop Warner Football for the then San Dieguito Seahawks. At LCC he played Linebacker and Safety for the Mavericks, and wrestled under Coach Dwayne Buth for two years. Marco received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Stonehill College in Massachusetts, majoring in Management and minoring in Economics. While at Stonehill College, he was a Safety and Special Teams player for the Skyhawks. Marco is working for the family business as he prepares for his graduate studies. He is excited for the opportunity to coach at his alma mater.

Freshmen Defensive Backs

This is Coach Maquet's 4th year coaching at LCC. Previously, Mike coached at the Pop Warner level for 6 years along with many years as a youth sports coach. Mike played football at Torrey Pines and graduated in 1976. Mike is a local General Contractor and enjoys surfing and doing community services. Mike and his wife Hana, have two children, Isaac, a 2012 graduate and Michelle (11).

Coach Palmer is going into his 6th year of coaching high school football, and 2nd with the Mavericks. He is a native of Katy, Texas and is a Marine Corps Afghanistan combat veteran. Coach Palmer has experience in two of the nation's most successful high school programs (Katy H.S. & Louisiana powerhouse, Evangel Christian Academy). He is proud to be apart of the tradition of excellence at LCC and looks forward to bringing more championships home to the Maverick family. Coach Palmer currently resides in San Marcos with his beautiful wife, Tyler.

JV Head Coach/V Defensive Line/ JV Defensive Coordinator

Casey Sovacool enters his second year with Maverick Football. Previously he has coached 9 years at Fallbrook High School, serving as Varsity Offensive and Defensive Line coach, as well as JV Head Coach, Offensive & Defensive Coordinator. Coach Sovacool played football at Fallbrook High, where he earned All-League Honors as an offensive lineman in 2001 and was a starter on their 2000 CIF Championship team. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Social Sciences Degree containing a Teaching Concentration. He will be teaching Special Education at La Costa Canyon High School. Coach resides in Carlsbad with his beautiful wife Lacey, who is the Athletic Trainer at San Diego State University for Women's Volleyball & Softball.

Varsity Defensive Coordinator / JV Linebackers

Adam Tenney was born in Oceanside, California and was raised in Carlsbad. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2003 and played football at Northern Arizona University with Coach Sovacool the following year. He then went on to play at Palomar Junior College from 2004 until 2005. After Palomar, he finished his undergraduate studies at San Diego State University with a degree in Kinesiology. Adam obtained his single subject teaching credential in physical education at SDSU as well. He currently works at Aviara Oaks Elementary as a physical education teacher. This is Coach Tenney's third year coaching at LCC. He enjoys working out, camping, and playing sports.

Freshmen Receivers

This is Coach Tyler's third year coaching the freshmen wide receivers. He graduated from La Costa Canyon where he played running back and wide receiver. After graduating from LCC, he attended the University of Arizona. Jeff currently works as an instructional assistant at La Costa Canyon.

Varsity / JV Running Backs

Coach Williams joins the La Costa Canyon Mavericks for a 2nd season to coach the running backs, and help coordinate the returners on special teams. During Williams prep career at El Camino High he became a C.I.F. champion after going 13-0 during his junior campaign. During his Sr. year coach Williams became the 2nd running back in school history to rush for over 2000 yards in a single season and still holds a school record of 308 yards and 6 touchdowns in a playoff game. After graduating El Camino, Williams went on to enjoy a successful collegiate career at Palomar College. After Williams 2nd year at Palomar he was rewarded with a football scholarship to attend San Jose State University were he majored in Sociology. Williams currently works as a teacher for kids with Autism and other developmental disabilities for a Non Public school in Oceanside known as Teri Inc.

Head Athletic Trainer

Samantha grew up in San Jose, California and played high school and college soccer. She is a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. She received her Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado. Sam has worked in a variety of sport settings, including the High School, Junior College, NAIA, and NCAA Division I levels. Her previous experience includes her positions as the head athletic trainer at Alliant International University, assistant ATC at San Diego City College and the San Diego Siege WNBL Basketball team, athletic trainer for the baseball and women's soccer teams at the University of Northern Colorado, as well as the assistant athletic trainer at Mercer University in Georgia, working primarily with women's basketball and men's soccer. Sam begins her 3nd year as the head athletic trainer with LCC.