James Couch :: Women's Basketball

James Couch took over as head coach of Pierce's outstanding women's basketball team in 1997 after 16 years as head coach of the girls' basketball team at Bellarmine-Jefferson High School in Burbank. While at Bellarmine-Jefferson, the Los Angeles Times selected Couch as its "Coach of the Year" in 1993 and 1997. In addition, Couch has been a cross-country and track and field coach at the high school level for 27 years. Couch attends several clinics each year, including the Nike Basketball Coaches Clinic and the Southern California All-Sports Clinics. Each year, Couch assists with Youth American Round Ball Leagues.

Contact Coach Couch: (818) 710-2821

Rajeev Datt :: Men's Tennis

Coach Rajeev Datt is an alumnus of LA Pierce College, who played for the recently deceased Paul J. Xanthos, on one of many of Xanthos' championship teams. After playing for Xanthos, he secured a tennis scholarship for himself at California State University Los Angeles. Coach Datt has been involved in teaching tennis for eighteen years now and has had the opportunity to work with such coaches as: Robert Lansdorp, Bil McClain (former coach at SMU), Anand Amritraj, and Billy Martin (current coach at UCLA), amongst others. Due to being exposed to such great tennis minds from varying generations, Coach Datt is bringing a fresh approach to coaching tennis at LA Pierce College. His intention is to mesh tradition with the newer coaching techniques in training student athletes, not only to excel on the court, but in the classroom as well.

Contact Coach Datt: email  DattR@piercecollege.edu

A successful coach in the high school ranks, Pat Grennan took on the challenge of coaching at the community college level in 1999. Before coming to Pierce, Grennan spent five years as varsity softball coach at Agoura High School and eight years as a coach in the Westlake/Agoura Softball League. Each year, Grennan attends the Orange County Softball Coaches Clinic, one of the premier clinics in Southern California. Grennan and his players are proud to participate in organizations for the homeless.

Bob Lofrano has guided one of the most successful programs on campus since 1990. Before coming to Pierce, Lofrano enjoyed many successful years as Baseball Coach at Chatsworth High School. An outstanding second baseman for the Brahmas, Lofrano played on a Pierce infield that included future major leaguers Doug DeCinces and Rick Auerbach. As Pierce's coach, Lofrano has guided the Brahmas to eight Western State Conference titles. In addition, Lofrano's teams reached the state playoffs seven times in an eight-year period, from 1991-98. Also, appeared in State Playoffs in 2000, 2003 2006 and 2007. In 1992, he led the team to the state final four. He is currently also a professor in the men's Physical Education department while serving as Athletic Director.

A decorated and renowned coach with deep ties to and well-earned respect from the regional and national volleyball communities, Nabil Mardini reach new heights in 2010 after a fascinating journey spanning continents and countries over more than twenty years.

Nabil moved into the coaching ranks shortly after the completion of his playing days – which included a professional career with Club Relevement Social Knat and a stint with the Lebanese Junior National Team, plus an award-winning run at Santa Monica College in 1996, when he was voted the school’s Male Athlete of the Year” – and swiftly made a mark for himself, earning a Gold Medal at the Junior Olympics as a coach with the Santa Monica Beach Club boys program in 1997. He coached for both the boys and girls of SMBC until the year 2000, when he took on additional responsibilities as Director of both SMBC Boys and Girls, and was also named the head coach for the Women’s volleyball team at Pierce College. To top all this off, he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1997 from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Nabil is in eleventh season as the head coach at Pierce College for the Women’s Volleyball Program.  In his first two seasons, he turned the program around by taking the Brahmas from last place in the Western State Conference to its first conference title (2001) since 1980.  In 2004 and 2005, he led his program to its first Elite Eight Tournament appearances in the school’s history and finished the season ranked fifth in the State of California in 2005. In 2006, he coached his team to an impressive record of 27-5, winning the Western State Conference for the sixth straight year and finishing as the state’s runner-up. In 2008, his squad finished the season ever with a record of 32 wins to only two losses on its way to winning the WSC conference for the eighth year in a row and were ranked the number one team in the state for nine consecutive weeks. Prior to 2010, he had collected an impressive record of 217 wins to 50 losses and was named the Western State Conference (South) Coach of the Year in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

It was the 2010 Pierce season, however, that took the Lady Brahmas to its greatest and most glorious heights under Nabil. Led by a talented group of sophomores – which included several former SMBC players – the Pierce Women’s Volleyball Team, after winning yet another Conference Title, captured the first California State Championship in school history, cementing their legacy as one of the most successful teams ever, in any sport, for Pierce College. Nabil, too, was honored for their tremendous accomplishments, winning 2010 awards as the All-Southern California Coach of the Year, AVCA 2010 Two-Year College Southwest Region Coach of the Year, and AVCA 2010 Two Year College National Coach of the Year, receiving the last at a ceremony held annually in Kansas City before an audience of his peers.

Nabil is also credited as the driving force behind the recent rise of SMBC as a regional and national club volleyball powerhouse. Under his leadership more than eighty SMBC athletes have gone on to play collegiate volleyball, the vast majority on scholarship of some kind. During his tenure, he has revolutionized the SMBC training systems and is responsible for the institution of swing blocking and quick-tempo offensive systems at top age levels.

As coach of SMBC's top 18 and under team, he has guided the squad to four Top Ten finishes at the Volleyball Festival in Reno in five years. In 2006, the SMBC 18-1's finished fourth in the ultra-competitive and nationally regarded powerhouse SCVA 18's Overall Standings (out of 173 teams), by far the best finish of any area club that season. His gutsy 2007 squad knocked-off several high seeds en route to a 10th place finish at the Festival. In the past four years, his SMBC 18-1’s finished 4th at the Volleyball Festival in Reno in 2008 and 3rd in Phoenix in 2009, and most recently 3rd at the 2010 Festival.

Contact Coach Mardini @(818)710-4429 E_Mail Nabil

Efrain Martinez:: Head Football Coach

Contact Coach Martinez: (818) 719-6415 MartinE@piercecollege.edu

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Adolfo Perez :: Women's Soccer

Adolfo Perez is a graduate of Birmingham High School and Cal State Northridge. At CSUN he earned his mark as an aggressive midfielder, a trait still reflected in his coaching style. After college he played professionally in Guadalajara, Mexico while earning his "A" coaching license. Upon his return to Southern California he coached in the Junior College (Mission College - 1995/96) and high school (El Camino Real - 1994) systems. He has coached extensively at the highest levels of club soccer. His LA Force Girls U19 team, which played in the Premier Division of Coast Soccer League, won the State Championship in 2000, and his current LA Force Girls U17 team (also CSL Premier) won the State Cup Open Championship in 1998. Adolfo's teams play with great intensity, a reflection of his work ethic and dedication. With his experience and expertise he has developed a Pierce College Women's team that can compete at the highest level.

In 2010 under Coach Perez leadership; Pierce was Western State Conference Southern Division Champion with a record of 21-1-2 advancing to the Southern California Regional Playoff for the 10th year in a row earning the #1 seed.  His team has won 6 straight WSC championships in a row and 8 in 10 years.  He has accomplished an incredible overall record of 181-27-30 in 10 years, since the program's inception in 2001 and He was named the Western State Conference (South) Coach of the Year in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009, and 2010. 
His team finished 13th in the Nation, making this the 4th time Pierce is ranked in the Adidas College Top 15th at the end of the season.

Contact Coach Perez @ (818) 710-4208   E_Mail Adolfo

Fred Shaw spent four years as a member of the University of Southern California swim team, where he helped lead the Trojans to the NCAA Division I championship. Shaw became Pierce Collegeís swimming coach in 1992 and in 1994, was honored as the Western State Conference Men's Swim Coach of the Year and the California Community College Men's Swim Coach of the Year. Shaw is a member of the Masters Aquatic Coaches Association and the California Community College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association. Each year, Shaw helps to raise money for the Pierce College Pool, one of the finest public facilities in the San Fernando Valley.

Office Phone: (818) 710-2824

email: swamfred@aol.com

Eddie Stanislawski:: Men's Volleyball Coach

Eddie was an all-league/MVP player for St. Francis High School in La Canada graduating in 1991. He played at Pierce College from 1998 to 2000, helping the team win the 2000 California State College Championship. For his efforts, Eddie received 1st-team All-League honors. He went on to graduate for Cal State Northridge majoring in Kinesiology (emphasis in Exercise Science) in 2002. Upon his graduation he was accepted at the Southern California University of Health Science where he will be receiving his Doctorate of Chiropractics in December of 2006 with an emphasis in sports performance and medicine. While working on his doctorate he has also received mutiple certifications including CSCS (Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist), ACE (American Council on Exercise), and IMPACT (Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory). Eddie was the first assistant for the men's volleyball program at Santa Monica College for the 2002-2003 season. He has also coached for the SMBC Volleyball Club for the past two seasons.

Contact Coach Stanislawski:  (818) 710-2816 eddiestanislawski@gmail.com

Judi Terhar :: Women's Swimming

Judi Terhar began her swimming career in Seattle Washington in 1966 on a swim team featuring two Olympians.  Her coaches attention to detail and swimmers model of excellence had a profound impact on her.  After moving to California she was again fortunate to have a coach who excelled,  and he guided her to a top ten time in the United States in the 200 fly. In High School she was an All American in the 100 fly and 200 IM, qualifying third for each race in the CIF Finals. She was offered a full scholarship to CSUN where she swam for Peter Accardy.

Judi set four school records at CSUN as a freshman and was a four time All American in the 100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM. Some of her records lasted for over 20 years. She was awarded the Most Valuable Swimmer in 1977, and the Most Inspirational Swimmer in 1978, as surgery ended her swimming career that year. Although it was difficult to be unable to compete, Judi went back to her high school in 1978 to coach the team she started in 1974. The team had grown from a few swimmers to over 40. Having been impacted by so many coaches who helped her to be successful, it became her desire to do the same.

In 1979 Judi began lifeguarding at Pierce College and helping Steve Schofield with the Master's Swim Program. In 1984 she was a chaperon for the college team on a three week trip to Australia where she also competed. The following year she became the Women's Head Swim Coach at Pierce College. Many of the women she coached set school records and qualified for the State Championships. She coached until 1990 and left to begin working as a Therapist at Simi Valley Hospital in Acute Rehabilitation.

In 2000, Judi returned to CSUN to get a Master's Degree in Counseling and going back to school afforded the opportunity to coach at the High School, Club, and Master's level again. After graduating from CSUN with her Master's Degree, Fred Shaw invited her to coach as his assistant at Pierce College where she has coached for the past 7 years. Judi is looking forward to being the Pierce College Women's Head Swim Coach this year of 2012.

Contact Coach Terhar at judiheaven@yahoo