Assistant coach Brian Bivens is now in his first season as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s cross country programs, as well as serving as an assistant coach with the with the men’s and women’s track and field teams, specializing in the sprinting events.

            Bivens began his coaching career in the mid 1990’s as a volunteer sprint coach for Edison High School.  His quick success led him to being named co-head coach of the cross country and track and field teams at Calvary Chapel High in Costa Mesa.  Under his leadership the girl’s squad qualified for CIF.

            In 1999, Bivens completed his student teaching at Fountain Valley High School and served as the sprint coach for the Barons.  In 2000, Bivens was hired as a teacher and head track and field/cross country coach at Kennedy High School in La Palma.  At Kennedy, Bivens led his some his teams to national recognition, producing some of the best sprinters in the nation while leading his program to two runner-up performances at the Orange County Championships.  His cross country teams have also faired well, making appearances in CIF.

            Bivens was a standout quarter-miler at Long Beach City College, competing under Ron Allice and later following Coach Allice to USC, where he competed and received his Bachelor’s degree in Religion.

            Bivens has extensive background in physical therapy receiving valuable training at the Restor Physical Therapy Clinic.  There he worked with professional and Olympic athletes and was an important part of their overall training regimen.