Marc Hernandez Named New Athletic Director at Pasadena’s La Salle High School

Pasadena’s La Salle High School has named Marc Hernandez, M.Ed., CAA its next Director of Athletics. – Courtesy photo

Pasadena’s La Salle High School has named Marc Hernandez, M.Ed., CAA its next Director of Athletics. He will transition into his role, currently occupied by Anthony Harris, on June 1, 2018. Hernandez was formerly an Athletic Director at Saint Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, and currently teaches English at La Salle.

“We are very excited to have Marc as our new athletic director. He brings a wealth of experience that not only includes coaching and athletic administration, but also classroom teaching and experience from the business world. We know he is the right person to lead La Salle athletics into the future,” said Principal Courtney Kassakhian.

Under his direction as Athletic Director at Saint Paul High School, the Swordsmen earned 14 league titles, a CIF Champions of Character Award, a CIF finals berth in baseball, and a CIF Championship in football. Hernandez was also Dean of Students and an Assistant Admissions Director. Hernandez was a coach at Woodrow Wilson High School, and a teacher and coach at Salesian High School and Cathedral High School in Los Angeles. Hernandez won the CIF 3A Football title at Woodrow Wilson.

“Today marks a new era in La Salle’s Athletics program, and I am proud that our School will be continuing our strong student-athlete programs and will be led by our new forward-thinking director,” said Dr. Richard Gray, La Salle’s President. “I could not be more enthusiastic about Marc’s appointment as he brings extensive experience, leadership, and vision to the position.”

A native of Los Angeles, and an outstanding football player at Saint Paul High School, Hernandez was an All-League offensive and defensive player. Hernandez continued his playing career at Central College in Iowa where he played for legendary coach Ron “Skip” Schipper. Hernandez was a four-year letterman and the Dutch were nationally ranked and went 44-4 during his college career. Hernandez was a member of the 1996 All-American Bowl team.

Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Central College, in Iowa and a Master of Arts, Education – Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.

“To be chosen as the Director of Athletics of a prestigious, academic institution like La Salle is truly an honor. I look forward to the opportunity to continue the growth of La Salle’s athletic program and setting forth a new direction,” said Hernandez.

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