HS FOOT: Crespi connections rampant in coaching world
There are a lot of top head football coaches with historical ties to Crespi of Encino, either as a former player or coach: Pat Hill (Fresno State), Bill Redell (Oaks Christian), Jim Benkert (Westlake), Tim Lins (Moorpark), Troy Thomas (Servite) and Harry Welch (St. Margaret's/ex-Canyon).
Also, John Becker, Crespi's head coach from 1965 to 1969, coached for many years in the NFL as an assistant, most recently with the Indianapolis Colts before retiring last season.
-- Gerry Gittelson
Harry and John were at the Crespi HS's Hall of Fame last Saturday night. Also, worth a mention is Steve Butler who is now coaching at Mira Costa and Mo Freedman.
If you hang out with most Celts who have played football at Crespi over the years as I have, the common theme to their success is their coaches.
thought I would share.