Much of that success can be attributed to the wide-open offense, a version of which he intends to bring with him to Hartnell. Our offense will be very similar to the one we ran at Santa Rosa -- a wide-open, high-profile passing attack that has led the nation in a variety of categories during the years I've been there," he said. "There also will be some running-game wrinkles that I won't elaborate on right now. We'll save those for game day."

Collins was born and reared in San Francisco and attended Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, which has one of California's strongest athletic traditions. He went on to play wide receiver at Santa Rosa JC, then played baseball at Sonoma State, where he was a member of three consecutive Northern California Athletic Conference championship teams. His career as an assistant football coach included stints at Mendocino College, where he coached receivers and special teams, Sacramento City College, where he coached outside linebackers, strong safeties and special teams, and American River College, where he was in charge of the defensive secondary and special teams.

Chris Boyles – Defensive Line

Coach Boyles is in his 3rd year on staff after coaching linebackers from 2005 – 2007 at Alisal H.S.  Before coaching at Alisal, he was the defensive coordinator at Blue Hill H.S. in 2004.  Between the years of 1999 – 2000 he served as a graduate assistant coach at Hastings College where he played defensive line in 1997 – 1998.  In addition, he played defensive line here at Hartnell College from 1995 – 1996. 
Coach Boyles has a Master of Arts Degree in Education from Hastings College and a double major in Psychology and Exercise Science.  He completed his AA Degree from Hartnell College in 1997 and teaches part time in our physical education department.  Chris has a son Chris (17) and daughter Melody (9).

Max Matsuhara – Offensive Line

Coach Matsuhara enters his 5th season as the offensive line coach.  In addition to his service as a football coach he was on staff with the track program for 6 years.  Prior to working at Hartnell he worked at North Salinas H.S. for 32 years as a football coach.  During that time he coached North Salinas track & field for 15 seasons.  Coach Matsuhara earned his Bachelor Degree from Cal State Hayward and attended Hartnell College.  He was a football player at both colleges.  Max has 6 siblings, 1 brother and 5 sisters.   He has been a well known coach in our community for many years.

Coach Watt has been an assistant football coach at Hartnell College since 1990.  He is a full time Physical Education Instructor on campus and has been the Head Softball Coach since his hire.  Prior to joining us at Hartnell, coach Watt served as an assistant football/baseball coach at Gilroy H.S. for 1 year.  He coached 1 year as a wide receivers coach at San Jose State and 8 years as a receivers/defensive back coach at De Anza College under his father in law, the legendary Charlie Elder.  Coach Watt has his Masters Degree in physical education from St. Marys’ College a teaching credential from San Jose State and BA Degree in Physical Education from Long Beach State.  Andy is married to his wife Kathy who teaches at Toro Park Elementary and his daughter Casey and son Corey attend San Benancio School.