MCHS Sundevils Coaching Staff

2009 Mt. Carmel High School Coaching Staff

Position	Staff's Name	Seasons at MCHS
Varsity Head Coach	Cesar Chavez	Fifth Season
Varsity Assistant Coach	Ruby Chavez	Sixth Season
JV Assistant Coach	Chuck Graves	Third Season
Varsity Score Keeper / Stats	Tom Currie	Fourth Season
Junior Varsity Score Keeper / Stats	Ralph Ruiz	First Season
Athletic Trainer	Christine Ahlf	First Season

C e s a r C h a v e z - VARSITY HEAD COACH

Cesar Chavez – Varsity Head Coach

Cesar Chavez is entering his fifth season with Mt. Carmel's softball athletic program, this year as Head Coach. He previously served four years as Mt. Carmel Softball Varsity Assistant Coach.

Coach Chavez can be reached as follows:

email: cchavez @ powayusd. com

Phone: (858) 484-1180 x3110

Ruby Chavez – Varsity Assistant Coach

Ruby Chavez enters her sixth season with Mt. Carmel's softball athletic program. Former Mt. Carmel Varsity Head Coach and Rancho Bernardo Junior Varsity Coach Ruby Chavez made her return to the Mount in 2004. Ruby Chavez is no stranger to the Mt. Carmel softball program. She began her coaching career at Mt. Carmel in 1991 as the Freshman Head Coach. The following season she was hired as the JV Head Coach and remained there for two years. It was in 1994 when Ruby joined the Varsity Staff as the First Assistant. Ruby ended her coaching career 1998 so she could enjoy watching her four children compete at the high school, college, and professional level. Coach Ruby devoted her time and efforts to many head coaches and athletes over the years and looks forward to continuing her devotion as she returns as the Varsity Head Coach once again. That devotion has been rewarded as San Diego Section CIF Coach of the Year – 2007.

Before Ruby entered high school athletics she coached youth sports; which included Baseball, Basketball, and Softball. During her own high school career she played Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Track. She earned top honors in each sport. After college, she continued her education at Los Angeles Junior College. She competed in Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton. Ruby has strong family values, loves dogs, and enjoys working with high school students. She is very excited about her return to Mt. Carmel and holds high expectations for the Sun Devils.

Chuck Graves – JV Head Coach

Chuck Graves is starting his third season at MCHS. This year he is Head Coach for JV, follow his role as Assistant JV Coach last year. Chuck had three daughters graduate from MCHS in 1994 and 1997. His son graduated from Westview last year. Chuck has been involved in youth sports for over 11 years, primarily baseball, as his son progressed through Little League, Majors, and Pony. He played and managed recreational men's softball for over 25 years. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Utah, and has a Master's degree in education and a teaching credential from National University in San Diego. Chuck is a substitute teacher and tutor, as well as a certified substitute school bus driver, in PUSD. He retired recently after spending 33 years with the US Postal Service, mostly in management. He also teaches hitting and baseball pitching in his spare time. Chuck also enjoys being grandfather to his lovely granddaughters.