Fifth-year wide receivers coach Charles Hicks is very familiar with the Falcon program. He played on the school’s 1991 Mission Conference championship team and was named All-Conference, as well as the team’s Most Improved Player. In his sophomore year, Hicks was second on the team with 32 receptions for 318 yards and one score. Hicks caught eight passes for 61 yards as a freshman for the Falcons and after graduating, he  then transferred to Eastern New Mexico University, where he was a two-year starter.

                Hicks started his coaching career 10 years ago at Artesia High School, where he was the wide receiver and running back coach. He also spent time as their offensive coordinator. Hicks is still employed by the high school and works in the SDC program. Hicks prepped at Long Beach Jordan High School and played football and basketball.

                He and his wife Latisha live in Bellflower and have two children – Tyrone (13) and Morgan (5).