Marina Football: Tradition, Growth & Grit with Coach Charlie Tegantvoort

0:00 – Meet Coach Tegantvoort
Coach Charlie Tegantvoort joins the show and reflects on his summer, which included family time and fishing trips.

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0:40 – Local Roots & College Journey
Born and raised in Fountain Valley, Coach Tegantvoort played football at Fountain Valley High School, Golden West College, and then at the University of Utah under head coach Urban Meyer.

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2:45 – Life at Utah
Coach recalls his experience as a student-athlete at Utah and some of the standout players he lined up with.

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4:20 – Always Knew He’d Coach
Even as his playing days came to an end, Coach Tegantvoort was certain he wanted to stay in the football world.

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5:15 – Coaching Path
He walks through his early coaching career, including stops at multiple schools before taking over at Marina.

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7:50 – Loyalty to Marina
Despite Fountain Valley ties, Coach Tegantvoort is fully committed to Marina’s future.

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9:00 – The Tie Tradition
Coach wears a tie during games, a throwback to his father who would wear a tie as a 4th grade teacher to work everyday. Kevin praises the class and respect shown by the Marina program.

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10:50 – Winning Culture & League Changes
After winning back-to-back championships, Coach discusses the recent league realignment—highlighting lost rivalries and the challenge of adjusting to new competition.

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13:40 – Remembering Marina Legends
Coach pays tribute to Phil Brown and Mike Dodd—two influential figures in Marina’s football legacy who recently passed.

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15:20 – Looking Ahead to 2025
Coach Tegantvoort previews the upcoming season for Marina Football. While the team lost several seniors, that’s part of the normal cycle. He shares that many of last year’s seniors are pursuing careers as firefighters

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16:50 – Position Battles & Physicality
The staff is eager to see who earns starting roles once the pads come on.

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18:20 – The Transfer Landscape
Coach shares his candid perspective on how the transfer trend has impacted high school football.

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19:30 – Upcoming Fundraisers
Coach highlights a poker night fundraiser and other key events supporting the program.

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20:40 – Favorite Local Eats
Shoutouts to Eat at Joe’s, Mario’s, and Fuji Burger—go-to spots near Marina.

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22:45 – Pregame Superstition
Five minutes before kickoff, Coach lays on the ground to mentally prepare and clear his mind.

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23:45 – The Return of Eric Johnson
Coach tells the story of bringing former NFL player Eric Johnson back into coaching as Marina’s defensive coordinator.

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27:30 – Streaming & Stadium Talk
Coach hopes to enable HUDL cameras for streaming at Westminster and shares plans for the new Marina stadium.

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29:30 – Stadium Upgrades & Facilities
Details on the stadium buildout, including new weight room, and locker rooms.

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31:10 – Building the Lower Levels
The future is bright at Marina, with a solid freshman team and using the new rugby program as a talent pipeline.

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33:40 – Names to Watch
Coach shouts out DE Brandon Atchison and WR Gunnar Mickelson as players who could make Dan Albano’s Top 150 list. The quarterback spot remains up for grabs.

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36:40 – The Giant Helmet Story
The story behind Marina’s massive football helmet prop.

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37:50 – Summer Goals & Staff Updates
Spring was for alignment, and now it’s full steam into summer training, Coach continues to add to the staff.

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41:16 – Final Thoughts
Coach Tegantvoort expresses his excitement for the 2025 season and thanks everyone for their support.

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Special Thanks

Thank you to Coach Charlie Tegantvoort for joining us and sharing the heart behind Marina Football. We appreciate your leadership, passion for the game, and dedication to your student-athletes. Here’s to another exciting season of Viking football—see you under the Friday night lights!