Meet the Coaches
Our team brings years of experience and new ideas together to provide a more inclusive approach. We aim to have our athletes take more from their high school sports experience than just making new friends, memories and setting personal records but rather a mindset and skills they can use in their future.
Get in Touch
Please email Coach Garza - djgarza@scusd.net
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David Garza
Head Coach &
Primary Distance Coach
Competed in XC & track @
Wilcox (C/O 2011).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2011
Coach Garza has coached at Wilcox for 10 years (by 2024) and has been head coach for XC since 2023 and Track since 2025.
XC and Track were a big part of his high school experience and he aims to provide such a memorable experience to the athletes he coaches today.
Conor
Dunn
Primary Sprints Coach
Competed in track @
Wilcox (C/O 2011).
Coaching @ Track
since 2023
Coach Conor competed in the 100m while at Wilcox.
He is also Co-head coach of the Football team.
Marcus
Romo
Primary Hurdles Coach
Competed in track @
Wilcox (C/O 2009).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2023
Coach Romo ran hurdles at Wilcox in 2009. He’s now a performance coach with 15 years of experience, training athletes from youth to pros with a focus on speed and strength. Marcus coaches at Wilcox because he loves his alumni community and is committed to giving back to the next generation.
Kirby
Exciminiano
Primary Jumps Coach
Competed in Track @
Wilcox (C/O 2019)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2025
Earned a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at Cal State San Marcos. Former De Anza Track and Field athlete and current national Olympic Weightlifter. USAW L1 certified and pursuing Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, while working as a Strength and Conditioning Intern for both 49ers and Stanford Olympic Sports Performance. Kirby coaches at Wilcox because he wants to give back to the athletes the way Coach Brenda and Coach San did.
Toby
Turituri
Asst. Throws Coach
Competed in Track @
Wilcox (C/O 1993)
Coaching @ Track
since 2023
Coach Toby is the Strength and Conditioning / Tight Ends football coach. He has been coaching football since 2015.
He runs OverTime (OT) after school to provide additional weight training to the football athletes as well as our throwers.
Lalida Maokhamphiou
Asst. Distance Coach
Competed in XC & track @
Wilcox (C/O 2012).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2023
Coach Lalida is a Wilcox XC & Track Alumni from Class of 2012. She has a shared passion for the sport, excitement to guide aspiring athletes and shape the future of the team.
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Lisan (San)
Douglas
Asst. Sprints Coach
Competed in XC & Track @ Stillman College &
Track @ University of Alabama
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2018
Coach San holds a USTFCCCA Track and Field certification and is USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. These certifications bring a broad scope of technical knowledge to Charger athletes that will have an impact on all events.
Luis
Figueroa
Asst. Hurdles Coach
Competed in track @
Fremont (C/O 2022).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2025
Coming Soon!
Mattie
Cecilio
Asst. Jumps Coach
Competed in Track @
UC San Diego (C/O 2022) &
San Francisco State (C/O 2024)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2026
Horizontal jumps specialist
Pending
TBD
Primary Throws Coach
Competed in track @
Wilcox (C/O XXXX).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2026
TBD
Jesus
Covarrubias
Asst. Distance Coach
Competed in XC & track @
Wilcox (C/O 2014)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2024
Coach Jesus holds our current 800m record!
Eliezer
Martinez
Asst. Distance Coach
Competed in XC & track @
Wilcox (C/O 2019).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2026
Earned a bachelor’s in kinesiology in 2023 & is currently pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, expected in 2027. His passion for running and the experiences he gained through cross-country have shaped his love for athletics and highlighted the importance of education, performance, and injury prevention.
Joshua
Villagomez
Assistant Coach
Competed in Track @
Wilcox (C/O 2021)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2025
Coach Joshua uses his past student-athlete expirience to guide and support his athletes. When he's not coaching, he works as a certified personal trainer and is studying Kinesiology at San Jose State University. In his time off, he enjoys goign to the movies, roach climbing, and all things Spider-Man.
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New
Future Coach
Competed in Track @
Wilcox (C/O XXXX)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 202X
Coming Soon!
For
New
Future Coach
Competed in Track @
Wilcox (C/O XXXX)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 202X
Coming Soon!