Moving on to the next level Coach graduates from high school scene

in La Puente, before going to Pasadena City College.

He would transfer briefly to Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University before graduating from California State University, Northridge.

College football programs are bringing reinforcements whether it be players or coaches, and at Pierce it is no exception as Richard Dax Sanchies comes in as the new quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator.

Sanchies comes to the program having been the head coach at Hawkins High School in 2017 and Ribet Academy last year.

Sanchies said that he learned a lot being in those two programs.

“I took the adversity that came from a rebuilding program and it taught me how to be patient and having goals,” Sanchies said. “Going through the different ups-and-downs with both programs it pushed to be a lot better as a coach.”

Sanchies feels ecstatic to be one of the coaches at Pierce next season.

“I was really excited because [Carlos] Woods definitely is a great coach. He has a lot of experience. I had a meeting with him, we talked and he allowed me to be on the coaching staff,” Sanchies said. “I feel that it is a good opportunity for me to learn more and to continue coaching at the next level.”

Woods listed several traits of the new hire.

“He is an effective communicator,” Woods said. “He possesses great leadership and has been a head coach at the high school level. He has been in the fire in the sense that he has taken over programs, going through adversity and he was able to sustain those programs back to success.”

Woods said that Sanchies will be a great addition to the team.

“He is really on top of some of the guys and maximizes their talent and it is a great plus to bring him on our staff to get to where we want to be,” Woods said. Woods said Sanchies will be a huge help in bringing in the local players since he lives close to Pierce and knows the area well.

Sanchies knew that he wanted to play football early on. He played quarterback for Nogales High School

Brahma of the Week

Max Edwards

Sport: Basketball

Position: Forward Class: Freshman

High School: Simi Valley

41 total points over two games last week. He has tied teammate Anthony McIntyre with two Brahma of the Week selections.

What do you feel you can improve on?

“Being more consistent and improving on defense.”

Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

“I just listen to music and visualize what I am going to do in the game.”

If you weren’t playing basketball, what sport would you do?

"I played football and baseball when I was little, so either one."

Any plans after Pierce?

“Getting to a four-year school."