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career

My playing career shaped how I coach today. Competing at the varsity, junior college, and collegiate levels gave me firsthand experience with accountability, preparation, and what it takes to earn opportunities at the next level. These experiences continue to inform how I develop players, build programs, and guide student-athletes through their own journeys.

Varsity Football


Eddie Ficklin Jr Hawthorne High Football
  • Two-time Second Team Ocean League selection (Defensive Back)

  • Two-time team leader in touchdowns and all-purpose yards

  • Recorded the longest kickoff return touchdown in program history (97 yards)

  • Two-time Cougar Award recipient for contributions to the football program

  • Attended USC, UCLA, and Cal recruiting camps

Varsity Football


  • Starter and contributor at the varsity level

  • Selected to compete in the Lions All-Star Football Game

  • Member of the All-Star Game championship team

JuCo Football


  • Defensive contributor with nearly 40 tackles, multiple interceptions, and pass breakups

  • Recorded forced turnovers and a defensive touchdown

  • Selected to and started in the JuCo All-City All-Star Game

College Football


  • Full football scholarship recipient

  • Team captain and multi-year starter

  • Defensive leader with 90+ tackles, multiple interceptions, and consistent pass disruption

  • Recorded defensive touchdowns and forced turnovers

  • Started 19 collegiate games

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