ABOUT US

Garth Jensen, A Lifetime Coach and Educator

EXPERIENCE

Currently Linebacker Coach at Chaparral High School in Temecula Ca. Former Defensive Coordinator (20 years), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (25 years), High School Athletic Director (7 years). Head Varsity Football Coach (2 years), Head Varsity Baseball Coach (1 Year). I have also coached Track and Wrestling on and off over my career.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

I played at RCC, after serving my country for six years in the U.S. Navy. I began coaching after injuries ended my career. I began coaching at Canyon Spring High School where we won a CIF title. I then moved to Vista High School where we were 3 time back to back to back CIF champions. I then pursued my teaching career and served as Strength and conditioning coach at Rowland, and Jurupa Valley high schools. I then was named head football Coach at Banning High School. After that I moved to Valley View High School for 14 years. During this time I served as the Defensive Coordinator and Athletic Director and also was the head baseball coach for a year.

In 2013 I began coaching at Great Oak High School in Temecula California, where I was the strength coach and also served as DC. In 2020 I moved to Chaparral as the Linebacker Coach where I currently coach.

I have been fortunate to have coached over 100 players that have gone on to play sports after high school. I was also blessed to have coached 8 players that have gone on to play in the NFL. Current player is Brennan Jackson of Great Oak, currently with the L.A. Rams.