COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL*201 VIKING DRIVE*PLEASANT HILL*CALIFORNIA*94523			COACHING HALL OF FAME HEAD COACH JOHN OWINGS 1960-1967 HEAD COACH JOE BERKICH 1968-1969 HEAD COACH BRUCE BORAD 1970-1971 HEAD COACH TIM RHYAN 1972-1977 HEAD COACH BILL KEPLER 1978-1979 HEAD COACH CLYDE FORREST 1980-1983 HEAD COACH CORY SALMON 1984-1996* ASS. COACH DANN VALDEZ 1991-2007
COACHING STAFF HOME PAGE HANDBOOK SCHEDULE RECORDS 07-08 HALL OF FAME ALUMNI PAGE MOVIES & PICS LARRY LASATER(88) Larry Lasater grew up in Martinez, California. He began wrestling at College Park High School as a small 78 pound freshman. Larry’s small stature could not hide his competitive spirit and desire to succeed. He lifted weights, ran twice a day, and did off season wrestling. By his senior year Larry was a 2^nd year Varsity Letterman at 112 pounds and a Team Captain. After graduating in 1988 Larry wrestled at Diablo Valley College and coached the College Park JV wrestling team. After earning his AA Larry transferred to UC Davis where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity and received a BA in Political Science and History. While at Davis Larry was accepted to the Marine Corps Officer’s Training School. As a Marine Officer Larry obtained the rank of Captain and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. Although he loved the Marine Corps, Larry wanted to move back to the Martinez area with his wife Jo Ann and start a family. Upon returning to Martinez Larry entered the Police Academy at Los Medanos College and finished first in his class. At the Academy he was a favorite among instructors and trainees. Larry was honored with an award for hard work and leadership which was created for and named after him. He became a Pittsburg Police Officer who enjoyed his job and serving the community. Larry loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was funny, intelligent and compassionate. Larry was a devoted husband and looked forward to fatherhood more than anything else in his life. Sadly, he was never given the chance. Larry was fatally shot in the line of duty, April 23^rd 2005 and was taken off life support on April 25^th 2005, 2 ½ months before his son Cody was born. Larry gave the gift of life by donating his organs, in one last act of kindness. Those of us in the wrestling community will remember Larry for how he lived his life. His competitive nature could turn a simple card game into a wrestling match and his sense of humor could turn a three mile run to the firehouse seem like minutes. Larry had a passion for wrestling, natural leadership ability, a desire to face challenges head on, and an intriguing predisposition to love every minute of it all. Although Cody will never meet his father, he will know what an amazing person he was through the many people who loved him.	MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of College Park Wrestling is to provide a fun, healthy, and safe environment, where student athletes may work hand in hand with the coaching staff to learn and achieve their goals in the sport of wrestling. Wrestling is not for everyone. It is an intense, full contact sport that requires hard work, commitment, and character. To achieve success in wrestling you must set increasingly high standards and goals, then dedicate yourself 100% to achieve them. Remember that champions are often, but not always, the ones that win the most matches. True champions are the guys who get the most out of themselves and others. They strive to be great, and often do achieve greatness. At the very least they command respect. -Hard work pays off. Work hard, stay healthy, play safe, and most importantly have fun. -Set realistic goals, making sure to set them high. Never sell yourself short. (Everyone’s goals will differ). -Wrestling is and always has been an intense sport. -Always work your personal best. You get out of the sport what you put in. -Respect yourself, teammates, coaches, and others. -Repetition, intensity, sacrifice, emotion, and preparation are all keys to success. Athletes should walk away from the program having #1 enjoyed themselves. In the process they should have gained self esteem, learned healthy lifestyle habits, gained a knowledge of the sport, and learned the value of hard work. “Wrestling is, without a doubt, the toughest high school sport in the nation. Those that wrestle are challenged physically, mentally and emotionally every day. Faced with the prospect of hard work many quit. Others will step up to the task with drive, determination and desire. Hard work does pay off. Those that remain will be champions.”	Jim Keck-Head Coach 15^thyear (13 years Head Coach) Coach Keck is a 1989 graduate of College Park. He started coaching at his alma mater in 1995. Since his taking over the program as head coach the Falcons have 81 Wins, 22 Losses, and 1 Tie (78%) in league competition. Coach Keck was named NCS Honor Coach of the Year 2004 and CC Times Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007. Coach Keck is also a teacher at College Park High School.
		Leroy Rivers-Varsity Assistant 19^th year Coach Rivers is our in house technique expert. He works with our wrestlers year-round in our club and youth programs and is always looking for ways to improve. His insight and positive influence have been a key part of College Park’s success on the mat. Leroy has helped coach 10 League Championship teams at College Park. He has also helped coach the team to seven top five finishes at North Coast.
		Cory Salmon-JV Head Coach 15^th year* Coach Salmon returns to College Park after a several year hiatus. Coach Salmon was the head coach at College Park for 13 years between 1984 and 1996. During his tenure the Falcons captured 5 League Championships, had 4 top five finishes at NCS, and 2 top ten finishes at the State Level. He was named NCS Honor Coach of the Year in 2007 while an assistant at Las Lomas. Coach Salmon is the founder of the Pleasant Hill Wrestling Club (1986) and the Valley View Wrestling Team. He has also had the honor of being named #1 wrestling official in the state 3 times in the past 10 years.
		Dave Smith-Assistant 7^th year Coach Smith is a retired contractor who has been volunteering his time with our wrestlers since 2001. Coach Smith was an assistant at Las Lomas prior to his move to College Park. His calm demeanor and leadership have helped the JV Wrestlers prepare for the step up to varsity.
		Tony Rolandelli-Assistant 3^rd year Coach Rolandelli wrestled at College Park and finished 3^rd at NCS his senior year. When not coaching, Tony is a carpenter in his Family business. In his spare time he makes films, sings in a band, and performs in national spirit competitions. Tony and his brother Dom are the creators of the 2006 and 2007 wrestling highlight videos.
		Nick Baldwin-Assistant 2^nd year Coach Baldwin also wrestled for the Falcons and Finished 5^th at NCS. His intense attitude and experience have been a bonus for our young wrestlers this season. Nick started wresting in the program at Valley View when he was in the 5^th grade.
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