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Mark Pasquarella

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    Offensive Line Coach
An alumnus with two Master's degrees from Azusa Pacific, Pasquarella joins the staff after a highly decorated 36-year career in public education. He brings 29 years of experience as a high school head football coach, most recently serving as the Offensive Line Coach at Bonita High School. Pasquarella's coaching philosophy is centered on building relationships through faith and the "spirit of team."

"Coach Pasquarella is an amazing teacher of the game! He will add great value to our players on and off the field. His proven track record of development as a high school head coach in the San Gabriel Valley will strengthen our recruiting ties!" Head Coach A.J. Parnell

His leadership resume includes seven seasons as the Head Coach at Alta Loma High School and an impactful tenure as an Assistant Principal at Covina High School, where he managed facilities and student activities. This extensive background in both education and high-stakes coaching allows Pasquarella to mentor student-athletes holistically. He is recognized throughout the region for his ability to translate complex blocking schemes into teachable concepts while fostering a culture of accountability and spiritual growth within his unit.