Thank you for your interest in Cerritos College football. Over the last 55 years, the Cerritos College Falcons have been one of the pre-eminent programs in the state of California. The Falcon football team is one of the most respected in the state and are well-known throughout the country. Year in and year out, Cerritos College is considered an early-season contender for the national championship, as well as a conference title and bowl game participant.

During their existence, the Falcons have played in one of the toughest conferences in the country. They currently compete in the Mission Conference, which has produced national and state champions throughout its existence. Cerritos College has won 11 conference championships and placed second eight other years. They have also participated in 22 post-season bowl games, including 16 of the last 25 years.

The college has an enrollment of over 23,000 students and is located in Norwalk, CA, just minutes from both downtown Los Angeles to the northwest and Orange County to the southeast. There is plenty of local housing in the area, while the college also offers a housing board, which offer rooms for rent at affordable prices in the immediate area.

For more information on Cerritos College and the Falcon football program, please feel free to look over the following links:

Note: All prospective student-athletes should contact recruiting coordinator Tom Caines at tcaines@cerritos.edu or at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2887 before filling out an application

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Falcon Football Coaches Positions and Phone Extensions
Phone: (562) 860-2451

Head Coach:
Frank Mazzotta - Ext. 2502

Assistant Coaches:
Dean Grosfeld (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) – Ext. 2888
Tom Caines (Defensive Coordinator) – Ext. 2887
Lloyd Wilson (Offensive Line) - Ext. 2888
Lou Porch (Running Backs) - Ext. 2888
Art Dominguez (Wide Receivers) - Ext. 2888
Kurt Landgren (Tight Ends/Asst. Offensive Line) - Ext. 2888
Vern Vander Sluis (Linebackers) - Ext. 2888
Mark Schulist (Defensive Tackles) - Ext. 2888
Andrew Alvillar (Defensive Backs) - Ext. 2888
Jim Chambers (Safeties) - Ext. 2888
Darrell Tupuola (Asst. Defensive Line) - Ext. 2888
Bobby Reta (Kickers) - Ext. 2888

Former Cerritos College Football Player Links:

T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Baltimore Ravens WR

Demetrin Veal
Former NFL DT

Jim Zorn
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterbacks Coach

Joe Gibbs
Ex-Washington Redskins
Head Coach/Team President
NFL Hall of Fame Inductee

Rennie Simmons
Ex-Washington Redskins
Tight Ends Coach

Ron Yary Hall of Fame Inductee

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