Head Coach Jeff Gordon Coach Jeff Gordon enters his 29 th year of coaching at Sunny Hills HS. Jeff began his coaching career with the Brea-Olinda HS Men s soccer team and stayed there 4 years before coming to SHHS in 1990. Jeff is entering his 33 rd consecutive high-school soccer season. Coach Gordon became Head Coach in 1993 with the retirement of his father, Kenn Gordon. The Lancers have won 18 Freeway League Championships, 9 League runner-up s, 27 CIF appearances, 2 CIF Titles, 3 CIF Finalists, 4 Semi-Finalists, 8 CIF Quarter-Finalists in his 28 seasons at SHHS. In 2018, the Lady Lancers qualified for the State Regionals for the first time and made it all the way to State Regional Finals. Jeff has coached 4 CIF Players of the year, 2 Orange County Players of the Year, and 13 Freeway League MVP s. 120 of his players have made All-League, 61 have been selected All-CIF, and over 50 have went on to play college soccer. As a player, Jeff played four seasons at Brea-Olinda HS and led his team to the 1986 CIF Championship scoring the clinching goal. He was named Orange League MVP, 1 st Team All- CIF & 1 st Team All-County (OC Register & LA Times). His 14 goals and 24 assists led the team. His 24 assists set a school single season record that lasted for 21 years. Jeff went on to play two seasons at Fullerton College where he was team captain, All- Conference and All American. Jeff coached at Cypress College for six seasons helping them to the 2004 State Championship and 5 Conference titles. Jeff also coached in the AC Brea Club for seven years and served as technical director for the last four. The Gordon Family: Coach Gordon, Soon-Ya, Aaron & Adrienne
Head Coach Emeritus Kenn Gordon (1940-2010) Coach Kenn Gordon began the Sunny Hills Girl s Soccer program during the 1981-1982 season. He was Head Coach for 12 years until his retirement from Sunny Hills in 1993. He led the Lady Lancers to 3 Freeway League Championships, 2 League Runner-ups, 8 CIF appearances and a CIF Semi-Finals appearance in his final year as Head Coach. Kenn was a teacher at Sunny Hills HS from 1961-1993 and taught Graphic Arts and U.S. History. Coach Gordon was also an active member of the Southern California Coaches Association where he served as a Division Coordinator and League Rep for years. He was also on the CIF Soccer Advisory Committee. Upon retiring, Coach Gordon was the Lady Lancers #1 fan as he maintained numerous websites (Maxpreps, Myscore, OC Register) over the years. Before every game he would send his son a text message wishing the team well and some coaching advice too. Every year when the team advanced to the Semi s he made a special trip out from Arizona to join the team and the coaching staff. We never lost with him on the sidelines! Kenn passed away surrounded by his family on December 30 th, 2010. We will forever miss his love and support and know that he will always be watching over us! The 2011 Varsity team dedicated the remaining of the season to Coach Gordon and went on to win the 2011 Freeway League Championship in his honor. KG81 will be remembered forever! We love you Pops! Coach Gordon with his famous SHHS Champions Parka. To live in hearts we leave behind is to never die.
Varsity Assistant Coach Erick Hurtarte Erick Hurtarte returns to the SHHS Girls Varsity Team for his 12 th season after a 2-year break. Coach Hurtarte began working with the Lady Lancers during the 2004-2005 season and immediately helped take the Lancer Program to the next level. After his arrival Sunny Hills won two CIF titles 2005 & 2007, were CIF Finalists in 2009, 2012, & 2013 and Freeway League Champions 8 times. An amazing run! Erick brings a talent for tactical adjustments and sideline experience necessary to win the biggest games. Erick was a four-year Varsity starter at Bell Gardens HS. He scored the game winning goals to lead his team to the 1991 CIF title and was named 1991 CIF Player of the year. Erick went onto play at Chapman College were has was selected All-American and led his team to the National Final Four. Erick has an impressive coaching resume. He has coached at Fullerton College, Saddleback College, Bell Gardens HS and currently is Head Coach for the Cypress College Women s soccer team. He has been a part of 5 CIF or State Championship teams. Sergio Miramontes (Assistant Varsity Coach) SHHS Girls Coach (2007-Present, 12 th Year) Sunny Hills Alumni (Class of 1983) PK Coach, GK Coach, Defenders PK Title Wins: 2011 Aliso Cup, 2016 NOCC Sergio has a passion for the game and SHHS!
Junior Varsity Coaches Coach AJ Arenas (JV Head Coach) Sunny Hills Alumni (Class of 2009) Played 4 years in the SHHS Men s Program Head FS Coach 2015-2017 Program GK Coach Since 2013 Assists Varsity & JV w/great Impact Played soccer at Fullerton College & Vanguard In 2013, joined SHHS Girls Soccer Coaching Staff Coach Eddie Morales (JV Assistant Coach) Head JV Coach 2013-2018 Coached 2017 & 2016 Freeway League JV Champions Daughters Maggie (2013) & Maribell (2014) o Lady Lancer Soccer Legends In 2009, joined SHHS Girls Soccer Coaching Staff Coach Daniel Martinez (JV Assistant Coach) Sunny Hills Alumni (Class of 2016) 2016 CIF SOCCER CHAMPION (Starting GK) o 3 Shutout s in CIF Championship Run! 2015 & 2016 Freeway League Champion 2015-2016 Most Inspirational Player 2016 All-CIF DII Selection In 2016, joined SHHS Girls Soccer Coaching Staff Attends Fullerton College
Frosh-Soph Coaches Coach Sergio Silva (FS Head Coach) Sunny Hills Alumni (Class of 1986) 4 Year Varsity Player 1986 Freeway League MVP 1986 1 st Team All-CIF, 1 st Team All-County 2015-2016 Most Inspirational Player 1986, 1985, 1984 Freeway League Champion In 2017, joined SHHS Girls Soccer Coaching Staff Also Coaches Freshman Football & Track at SHHS Coach Merihan Ghallab (FS Assistant Coach) Sunny Hills Alumni (Class of 2018) JV Captain, JV Team MVP, Attacking MVP JV Freeway League Champion 2016 & 2017 In 2018, joined SHHS Girls Soccer Coaching Staff Attends Fullerton College
Brian Wall (Assistant Coach Emeritus) JV Head Coach 2007-2013 Freeway League Champions o 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013 Webmaster for SHHS Girls Soccer Principal Allen Whitten Principal 2014-Present Responsible for Huge Home Crowds Always Cheers The Lady Lancers To Victory! Jon Caffrey (Athletic Director) SHHS Athletic Director 2011-Present Great Supporter of SHHS Soccer Freddy Morales (Fields/Equipment) At SHHS Since 1986, 32 Years Lines all soccer fields, Bleeds Black & Gold Lauren Welker (Athletic Trainer) Head Athletic Trainer 2015-Present Injury Prevention & Treatment
Thank You To The Following Coaches Who Have Impacted Our Program *Jewels Zuniga (2016-2018) *Sarah Fajnor (2014-2018) *Kendra Serrano (2014-2018) *Maribell Morales (2015-2018) *Hayley Arenas (2016-2017) Erick Hurtarte (2004-2016) *Raeleen Martinez (2012-2016) Nicole Knutson AKA Coach K (2004-2013) *Jackie Fiorentino (2004-2012) *Laura Butler (2006-2008, 2011-2013) *Jenn Martin (2011-2012) *Kayla Neujahr (2010-2011) Gary Hurtarte (2007-2009) *Megan Young (2001-2004) *Stacy Pelphrey (2002-2004) *Tara Beltran (2005-2007) *Jeanette Chavez (2004-2006) *Nicole Sharpe (2003-2006) *Danielle Broschak (2000-2004) *April Young (2001-2003) *Michael Cunningham (1994-1996) *Victoria Valla (1996-1999) *Aaron Siefker (1994-1995) *Doug Howes (1994-1995) Santiago Alvarez (1993-1994) Teri Klein (1985-1988) Suzie Clampett (1988-1992) *Alumni
KG 81 Coach Kenn Gordon (1940-2010) To live in hearts we leave behind is to not die.