| Mike Najera, Vice President, Coastline College Center miken@coastcca.com |
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Don-Earle Turnbull, Secretary don@coastcca.com
Don Turnbull first stepped on a track when he was just three years old, but his passion for running really started when, as a fifth grader he started running to get in shape. He completed his first 10k race later that year and has never looked back.Don’s 20-plus year coaching career started early by coaching youth track and field. While still a senior in high school he became the Girls Head Track coach for Cypress High School. As his skill and experience progressed Don would go on to coach at various high schools and community colleges. Don’s many successes include coaching 16 All-Americans at Golden West College and Mt. SAC and being part of six State Championship teams in addition to many elite and even some professional athletes. Don is a versatile coach who has applied his skills across many sports. He has successfully worked with athletes in a wide range of sports such as track and field, basketball, football & even ultimate fighting. He is the only coach in Southern California to be USATF Level II certified in two events. He is also a highly requested announcer in basketball, football and track. Announcing many high school, college and International events a each year. Athletics has always been one of Don’s great loves and his athletes are like family to him. But closest to his heart are his wonderful wife Beth, his stepson Dylan and his son Zachary Drake. |
