Although he officially retired from coaching after last season’s women’s state championship, Gary Gaudet will still be involved with the Falcon track program; something he has done since 1976 when he was named the women’s head coach. Last year was culminated by not only winning the state title, but Gaudet was selected as the women’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Although he will not be a part of the day-to-day activities with the track program, Gaudet will still be involved with the program. He spent the majority of his career with the women’s program until 1994, when he left the college. He returned in 2000 and spent six years 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.