1997 EAGLES

Head Coach Jim Hartigan

The Hartigans - Jim, Gina & "Bear"James Michael Hartigan, 37 was born on August 9, 1960 in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Hartigan is a graduate of University High School in Irvine and Cal State Fullerton whre he played defensive back under Gene Murphy. He came to Santa Margarita after coaching stints at Mater Dei and his alma mater, University. Married in February of 1992, Hartigan, his wife Gina and daughter Gemma reside in Wagon Wheel Canyon. Hartigan Finished his Master's degree in education at Azusa Pacific University in 1993. He is also chairperson of the physical education department.

Beginning his 11th year at Santa Margarita High School and ninth as the Varsity head coach, Jim Hartigan has established himself as on of the winningest coaches in Orange County. Before the 1997 Season he has guided the Eagles to a 70-25-1 record over the years, a percentage of .729. Under Hartigan the Eagles have never had a losing season and have reached the CIF playoffs in seven of those eight years. The 1996 team finished its campaign with a 13-1 record, while defeating Newport Harbor, 38-0, in the CIF-SS Division V title game. On the way, Santa Margarita also captured it's first league title and Hartigan was named CIF Division V coach of the Year. He has been instrumental off the field as well. The weight room, team room, and coaching complex are a reflection of his dedication to building the finest program in the county. His guidance, leadership and commitment to academics are evident as seven of his former players have moved on to play at the Ivy League schools.

 

Varsity Coaches

Shane Mielke, Pat Hegarty, Tim O'Hara, Joe Silvey
Sergio Muniz, Jim Hartigan, Jay McLaughlin, Tom Inglima

 

Jim HartiganJim Hartigan
Head Coach		 Joe SilveyJoe Silvey
Defensive Coordinator
Special Teams Coordinator
Defensive Line		 Tim O'HaraTim O'Hara
Offensive Coordinator		 Sergio MunizSergio Muniz
Running Backs
Shane MielkeShane Mielke
Offensive Line		 Pat HegartyPat Hegarty
Quarterbacks		 Tom InglimaTom Inglima
Linebackers		 Jay McLaughlinJay McLaughlin
Kickers
Jamie LarkinJamie Larkin
JV Head Coach		 Scott BrittScott Britt
Freshman Head Coach		 Adrian PetersAdrian Peters
Media Relations		  

 

JV Coaches

Sergio Muniz, Shane Mielke, Tom Inglima, Vince Pattee, Greg Knight, John Rodriguez
Not Pictured: Greg Malo

 

Freshman Coaches

Mike Borowski, Andy Sulick, Head Coach Scott Britt, John Byszewski, Chris King

 

Support Staff

Vince PatteeVince Pattee
Equipment Manager		 Brett TomberlinBrett Tomberlin
Student Manager		 Ray GonzalezRay Gonzalez
Trainer		 Stacey BarrigaStacey Barriga
Assistant Trainer

 

Team Doctors

Dr. Lance WrobelDr. Lance Wrobel
Orthopedic Surgeon		 Dr. Michael WelcomeDr. Michael Welcome
Team Dentist		 Dr. Larry GerstenDr. Larry Gersten
Orthopedic Specialist		  

 

School Administration

Mr. Merrit Hemenway Mr Merrit Hemenway
Principal		 Mary Beth Dougherty Mary Beth Dougherty
Assistant Principal
Lu Dominguez
Lu Dominguez
Assistant Principal		 Richard Schaff Richard Schaaf
Athletic Director
Mary Redwitz Mary Redwitz
Booster Accountant
 Nancy Peterson Nancy Peterson
Assistant Principal
Tom Smith Tom Smith
Activities Director
 Dr. Greg Giuliano Dr. Greg Giuliano
Dean of Discipline
Jack Morse Jack Morse
Dean of Discipline
 Dr. Elliott Dr. Mike Elliott
Family/Psychological Services
Chuck Hansen Chuck Hansen
Plant Manager
 Doug Williams Doug Williams
Associate Athletic Director
Pete Stevenson
Pete Stevenson
Game Day Announcer		 Fr. Peter Muller Fr. Peter Muller
Team Chaplain
No Picture
Available		 Randy Redwitz
Business Manager
 No Picture
Available		 Steve Selwood
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