Youth sports experience provides
opportunities for children to learn
important lessons about determination,
commitment, hard work, teamwork, and
empathy while acquiring increased self-
confidence and positive character traits.

I believe that positive coaching can
increase an athlete's self-esteem and self-
confidence, which results in more
enjoyment from participating, which
causes a child to be more likely to continue
playing.

I also believe that positive coaching is the
realm of youth athletics and presents a
tremendous opportunity for athletes to
develop life skills that will serve them well
beyond the playing field. Thus, providing a
positive and favorable playing environment
should be the goal of every youth sports
organization leader, coach, and parent.

I’m looking forward to the 2008 Track &
Field Season.

Coach Darren
Coaching Experience:
Wildcats Youth Track Club Founder - 2003 - Present
Dana Hills High School – 2003 - Present
(03,04,05,07) Girls Varsity South Coast League Champions
2005 Boys Varsity South Coast League Champions
2005 Boys Varsity Orange County Champions  
Mission Viejo Track Club 1992 to 2003
Lake Forest youth flag football – 2000 2nd place overall
Orange County Junior All American Football
Mission Viejo Cowboys 1990 - 1998
Four League Championships –Three Division Championships
Coach Phelps has been coaching youth sports in the South
Orange County area for the past 17 years and has coached
many All Americans, CIF State Finalist,  National Elite Youth
medallist and National Elite Youth honors as well as many
that became “All League” “All County" "All CIF”   
Darren Phelps
Head Coach
USATF Certified
Coach
2007 Track & Field Season
12 "All Americans”
1 National Title
2nd place Intermediate Boys National Team Title
1st place Intermediate Boys Team Title (LA JETS)
USATF Youth National Championship Medals (25 National Medals)
27 Athletes Qualified Junior Olympics Nationals
4 Athletes Junior Olympic National Championship Medalists
3 Cal State Games Champions & 1 State Meet Record
2nd Place Boys Title LA JETS Invitational
31 Athletes National Elite Honors
4 Orange County HS Champs & 2 runner ups
10 High School Varsity League Champs 2 Runner ups
1 High School Frosh/Soph League Champ 4 Runner ups
15 CIF Finalist
6 CIF Masters & 2 State Finalists
3 Athletes Qualified Junior Nationals (High School)
8 JO XC Regional Qualifiers
4 JO XC National Qualifiers