Football

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Matt Kofler

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Matt Kofler enters his second year as head coach for the Olympians.

Kofler was a first team All-American quarterback for Mesa in 1979. He led the nation in total offense and was named California Player of the Year. Matt accepted a scholarship toe San Diego State University where he set nine SDSU passing records and was eventually drafted in the NFL draft in the second round by the Buffalo Bills in 1982, Kofler played four seasons in the NFL for the Bills and Indianapolis Colts.

Matt, son of former SDSU offensive line coach Otto Kofler, has either played or coached football for the past 37 year consecutive years. His coaching stints have been at many levels, including high school, four-year, and community college. Among his stops have nee Tomas Moore College (KY), Southern Illinois University and the University of Oregon.

Coach Kofler feels blessed to have the opportunity to be coaching at his alma mater and is determined to return the Mesa Football Program to the heights of success it experienced during the era when he played for the Olympians. He states, “Our main objective is to provide a positive learning environment for our student-athletes both on and off the field. Success can be measured by many factors, not just the scoreboard. It is our responsibility to help our young men not only transfer to a four-year university, but help to arm them toe be successful once there�.

Kofler, a native of Kelso, Washington, has called San Diego home since 1973. He resides in the east county with his 12 year old son Drew.

LC Douglas, Running Backs

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After a long high school coaching career Coach LC Douglas took a step in 2006 and moved to the Community College level. While coaching at the high school level he was associated with several winning programs. Most notability San Diego and East County power, Helix High School.

Being from Tennessee, coach is a big fan of the South East Conference in the NCAA. He attended the University of Tennessee where he was a running back for the Vols. Known for his passion for the game and love for working with young men, Coach Douglas will be a great addition to the 2007 Mesa College staff.

Coach and his wife have a grown son and reside in La Mesa.