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David Barrios, Athletic Director
Hometown: Somerton, AZ
High School: Cibola High School
Years in Position: 1
Other Sports: Baseball, Football, Slow-Pitch Softball
Why Coaching: "Sports play a vital role in building character and teaching life lessons. Without sports and the mentorship of coaches, specifically in high school, I do not think I would have accomplished some of the feats I have in life. I want to pass my knowledge and experiences to these student-athletes to best prepare them for life after high school."
Fun Fact: Was a member of the 2003 Cibola Baseball team with a 30-3 season record.
Contact: dbarrios@yumaunion.org / (928) 502-6058
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Kyrah Holland, Athletic Trainer
Hometown: Detroit, MI
High School: Cass Technical High School
Years in Position: 2
Why Coaching: "The fact that I could combine sports and medicine together is what intrigued me."
Fun Fact: Holland has been an Athletic Trainer for four years. This is her second with San Luis High School.
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Maria Dillard, Cheer
Hometown: San Luis, AZ
High School: Kofa High School
Years in Position: 2
Awards/Accolades: Region Coach of the Year (2019); 1 First-Team All-Region (Annette Juarez)
Why Coaching: "The students. And enjoying working in my hometown of San Luis. I love to help and mentor this generation."
Fun Fact: Dillard is also a San Luis High School counselor.
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Kripali Gandhi, Chess
Hometown: Ahmedabad, India
High School: Sharda High School (India)
Years in Position: 2
Awards/Accolades: Region V Chess Champion 2017-18/State Qualified Team 2017-18
Why Coaching: "An interest in the game of chess."
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Ricardo Villa, Cross Country
Hometown: Yuma, AZ
High School: Yuma High School
Years in Position: 6
Other Sports: Track and football
Awards/Accolades: 2017 boys cross country state qualifiers.
Why Coaching: "I love to help athletes achieve their full potential."
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Cesar Castillo, Golf (Boys)
Hometown: Yuma, AZ
High School: Yuma High School
Years in Position: 6
Other Sports: Baseball
Awards/Accolades: 5 coach of the year awards, 3-time All-Star Coach, Runner-up AIA State baseball championship.
Why Coaching: "A love of the game."
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Zach Kelly, Golf (Girls)
Hometown: Yuma, AZ
High School: Kofa High School
Years in Position: 3
Other Sports: Wrestling and softball
Why Coaching: "A love of the sports and a passion for coaching and working with student-athletes."
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Jose Hernandez, Swim
Hometown: Mexicali, Baja California
High School: CBTis #21
Years in Position: 1
Why Coaching: "I want to show my athletes how swimming changes lives."
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Ricardo Villegas, Volleyball
Hometown: San Luis, AZ
High School: G.E.D.
Years in Position: 3
Fun Fact: Villegas coaches the City of San Luis volleyball team as well.
