Resume: Has been coaching at Buchanan High School since it opened in 1991. 

Experience: Competed at Casa Roble HS, Hoover HS, Fresno City College, and Fresno State in the 400m, 800m

Uniqueness: I treat all athletes the same, no matter what their ability is.  This allows for a true team coaching style.

Favorite Memory: I love it when former athletes come back to say Hi.  It is an amazing gift.

Email: brianweaver@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 1972 and was the head coach when Buchanan High School opened in 1991.  

Experience: Competed at Bishop Garcia Diego HS in Santa Barbara in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.  Played Football and Baseball at Santa Barbara City College, and Fresno State in the 400m, 800m.

Uniqueness: I think that distance runners are very special because of their dedication, commitment and passion.  I just love to be of assistance in reaching their dream to become their best.

Favorite Memory: Lots: Fernando Cabada breaking 9 minutes for 3200. Kyle Alcorn State Champ in 3200m in the most exciting race ever. Meagan Lowe running 4:43 in 1600 at the State Meet and coming back and placing 3rd in the 3200m. Cori Smith for running 5:04 in the first 1600, as a sophomore at Arcadia, in the 3200 and kept going. Girl's team State Champs in 2019.  Cody Brazeal 4:07 in 1600 and running up at Hayward field. Clare Hernandez breaking 11:00 in 3200 with running the perfect race. Meagan Lowe running at Mt. SAC relays winning the 1600 taking the lead early and never slowing down.

Email: martinvsimpson@gmail.com

Resume: Has coached since 1989 and has coached with Buchanan's XC/Track team since 2006.  

Experience: Competed in Cross Country at King City HS.  Has coached Volleyball, Cross Country, and Track & Field.

Uniqueness: I don't think I am unique, but I am willing to hear of new ideas and try them out at least once.

Favorite Memory: Most memorable coaching experience, personally, was defeating a HS team in the CIF Championships for Boys VB.  The team (Buchanan) were the underdogs and in the 5th Game of the match we were down 5 – 10.  After a time-out, the seniors stepped it up and won 15 – 11 to win the Central Section Championships. 

Email: jamessoares@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching with Buchanan High School since 2013.  

Experience: Competed in Cross Country and Track at Squalicum HS (WA), Whatcom Community College (WA), Cerritos Junior College, and UNLV in 800m & 1500m.

Awards: Member of the Squalicum High School Cross Country Washington State Championship team in 2004 & 2005.  Member of the UNLV Outdoor 4x800 school record holding team. 

Favorite Memory: Working the CA State Track and Field Meet. 3 straight days living at the track, setting up/tearing down, and working on the ramp where I get to witness all of the raw emotions of the greatest high school track meet in the nation.

Email: alisonbartosch@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 2003 and has been coaching with Buchanan High School since 2017.  

Experience: Competed for Clovis HS and Fresno State in Cross Country, 800m and 1500m.

Uniqueness: I really try to stress the mental side of training and racing.  "Everyone in this sport can train hard and compete.  Champions however, are determined by what you do above the shoulders!" -Negreteism

Favorite Memory: Corie Smith and Meagen Lowe running and placing in the 3200 at the California State Championships in 2019.  Not only did they do extremely well, but it also helped secure the Team Championship for Buchanan! 

Email: armandon@cityofclovis.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 2006 and has been coaching with Buchanan High School since 2018.  

Experience: 2 time South Dakota state shot put champion in high school, 10 time Southern conference champion at Appalachian State 

Uniqueness: Ability to adapt my style of coaching to different styles of athletes 

Favorite Memory: Girls winning the State championship in 2019! Going second and third in boys discus at the State Championships in 2019!

Email: thehammer01@yahoo.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 1994 and has been coaching at Buchanan since 1995.  

Experience: Competed in High school in the Discus, Shot, 4 x 100, 4 x 400 at Bullard and Hoover high schools, then went on to compete in Discus and Shot at Fresno State.

Uniqueness: You have to relax.  It's as much a mental competition as a physical one. You have to believe you belong. Make your competitors beat you. Don't give it away. 

Favorite Memory: Many years ago we had a girl thrower who was also a soccer goalie. I'm not sure why I was not near the discus area at the time, but I remember her running across the field so happy to tell me she had qualified for area. She would never be a star or compete beyond the area meet, but she was so proud of what she had accomplished. I'll always remember her running across the field yelling to let me know. 

Email: scottendler@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 2004 and has been coaching at Buchanan High School since 2009.  

Experience: Competed at Clovis high school, Fresno City College, and Cal. State University Northridge in the Long, Triple, & High Jump, and 4x100m Relay 

Uniqueness: Has the ability to be very LOUD for long periods of time, especially on our timed 350m run, which causes me headaches afterwards.   

Favorite Memory: Watching our girls team win the 2019 Track and Field State Championships.  In addition, watching Haley Abirached not only take 2nd place in the meet for Triple jump but break our school record by over a foot in her very last attempt. 

Email: billiechilds@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 2005 and has been coaching with Buchanan High School since 2014.  

Experience: Competed in rowing and swimming at San Diego State.

Uniqueness: Was a personal trainer for NFL and MLB athletes.  Has been a strength coach for Buchanan's Baseball Team, Girls Volleyball Team, and Basketball Team at Buchanan HS.

Favorite Memory: Watching the 4x400 relays, the Timed 350, and watching the girls team win the State Championship in 2019! 

Email: sarahjestes@yahoo.com

Resume: Has been coaching Pole Vault at Buchanan High School since 2001.  

Experience: Played Football, Soccer, Track and Baseball at Lemoore HS.  Then competed in track in the event of pole vault at Fresno State.

Uniqueness: Unlike other events, 99% of the vaulters I coach come to me having zero experience.  I believe the Buchanan Pole Vault program has developed a methodical progression that can teach the skill of pole vaulting to most athletes who try.    

Favorite Memory: Has to be in 2019 when the girls won the State Championship in 2019 and when the boys team pulled off an upset, winning the league championship beating a team that eventually went on to win the State Championship.  

Email: nickparamo@cusd.com

Resume: Has been coaching since 2003 and has been coaching with Alta Sierra since 2006.  

Experience: Competed in Cross Country and 1600m/3200m at Buchanan High School.  Then went onto Cross Country and Track at Sacramento State and competed in Steeple Chase and 5,000m.

Uniqueness: I am a pretty relaxed and laid back person.  I think that affects my coaching by allowing me to not worry too much about things I can't control and helps to teach that to my athletes as well. 

Favorite Memory: My favorite coaching memories of coaching at Alta Sierra have been seeing kids outperform expectations when it mattered most and be able to celebrate that with them.  My favorite memory of being part of the Buchanan Track and Field program was watching the Buchanan girls team, one event at a time, dominate the 2019 State Championship Meet.

Email: dustinbeauchamp@cusd.com