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 2011 Track &
Field Season.
Coach Darren
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 2011 Track &
Field Season.
Coach Darren
| Darren Phelps Head Coach USATF Certified Coach |
| 2010 Track & Field Season 11 "All Americans” 5 National Titles 1st place National championships Young Men 3rd place National Championships Midget Boys USATF Youth National Championship Medals (20 National Medals) 1 Junior Olympic National Champion 2 Junior Olympic National Medalist |
| Founder of the Wildcats Track Club in 2003, has been coaching youth sports in the South Orange County area for the past 20 years and has coached over 61 All Americans, CIF State Finalist and many that became “All League” “All County” and “All CIF" |
| Coaching Experience: Wildcats Youth Track Club Founder - 2003 - Present Dana Hills High School – 2003 - Present (03,04,05,07,08,09,10,11) Girls Varsity South Coast League Champions (08,09) Girls Varsity Orange County Champions (05,08,09,10,11) Boys Varsity South Coast League Champions (05,08,09,10,11) Boys Varsity Orange County Champions 2009 Boys CIF Division 1 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 |