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Kevin Hettig is the New Corona del Mar Head Coach

Moe Pottios and Kevin Dull interview CdM Coaches Kevin Hettig and John Griffin

—–> 2:14 – Replacing Coach Dan O’Shea

The core values remain
Keeping the great program as is

 

—–> 3:23 – Transition

Clean transition that made the most sense, very quick
“We’re gonna hire you as a person before we hire you as a coach”

 

—–> 5:35 – Career path

Committed to the coaching route instead of school
Started at Traduce Hills High School with intention of coaching baseball
Played baseball for his dad in high school

 

—–> 6:51 – Transition to Corona Del Mar and hiring process

Trabuco created a spot for him
Had 4 years of success with Trabuco
Coach Orloff from Dana Hills came in after Coach Jay left to Bosco
Rob Frith hired Kevin Hettig as offensive coordinator for 2 months
Kevin gets the opportunity to coach at Corona Del Mar

 

—–> 9:02 – Coaching experience

Picking up little bits of influence from everybody along the way, even opponents

 

—–> 13:27 – Freshman program

100% practice attendance
Never once gotten a parent complaint email
Great parental support
Great chemistry, all neighborhood friends who grow up together

 

—–> 17:32 – Memories

Grace Brethren CIF championship game 2018 loss
Grace Brethren CIF championship game 2019 revenge victory

 

—–> 21:10 – Photos

Christmas morning as a kid, Yucca Valley high school baseball, KISS rock band costume, state championship win at Cerritos College, state championship ring