Gary Gaudet has been involved in the Cerritos College track and field program since 1976, when he was named the head coach. He spent most of his time with the women’s program until 1994, when he left the college. He is now back for his sixth year as an assistant and the track program has picked up with his presence. Back in 1981, he helped lead the Falcons to their first Southern California championship, as well as their lone State Championship, while he was named the California Coach of the Year in 1982.

          Prior to coming to Cerritos, Gaudet was a coach at St. John Bosco High School from 1965-73 and was also a coach at Long Beach City from 1974-76. Gaudet recently retired after serving over 30 years as a teacher and administrator.

          A former football player and track athlete for the college, Gaudet transferred to Long Beach State, where he competed in track and field. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Long Beach State and Master’s Degree in School Management from the University of LaVerne.

          Gaudet is single and lives in Long Beach.