Head Coach, Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow begins his seventh season at the helm of Mustang Football.  Since assuming the reins as Head Coach in 2001, Coach Barlow has led the program to a 41-23 combined record, program ranked #7 nationally by J.C. Gridwire and #2 in Northern California, 20-11 in conference, conference champions twice in five seasons, 2001 Shrine Bowl Champions, 2004 Holiday Bowl Champions, signed 51 student-athletes to full ride scholarship and have had 63 athletes make Academic All-Conference.  Coach Barlow was named Mid-Empire Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 and Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 2004.

A Tracy High School product, Coach Barlow’s playing career includes stints at the University of Wyoming (1985-86), Delta College (1987), and the University of the Pacific (1988-89).  Following graduation from UOP, Gary was signed by the NFL’s New York Giants.  He finished his playing days as a member of the Barcelona Dragons of the World Football League.

Since that time, Coach Barlow has built an impressive coaching resume.  He began his coaching career at Delta College as Offensive Line Coach (1990-91).  The following year he moved to Los Angeles Valley College serving as Offensive Line Coach and Offensive Coordinator until 1996.  During this span, LA Valley emerged as one of the top junior collegeprograms in the United States.  In 1997 Coach Barlow was named Head Football Coach.  His reign at LA Valley (1997-99) was capped by attaining a number two national ranking.  His 2004 Delta team was ranked seventh in the nation by J.C. Gridwire.

Gary returned to Delta College in 1999 as Offensive Coordinator. His presence and influence was immediately felt.  In California, the Mustang offense ranked in the top ten in every offensive category.  The following year, Delta was invited to its first bowl game since 1996.  This began a string of five consecutive bowl berths. 

Gary resides in Stockton with his two children, Giancarlo and Gianna.

 

Todd Herrington

Defensive Coordinator

Todd Herrington returns for his twelfth year as a Delta College Football Coach.  His primary duty as Defensive Coordinator entails planning and organizing the Mustangs’ defensive efforts.  He also coaches the defensive line. 

Todd graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1988.  While there, he played linebacker in1985, 1986 and 1987.   He later earned his M.A. there in 1995.  Prior to attending UOP, he played linebacker at Fullerton College during the 1983 and 1984 seasons.  These teams compiled a record of 20-1-1.  The 1983 teams won the Junior College National Championship.

Todd and his wife Kari reside in Stockton.  They have three daughters; Karly, Katelyne, and Taitum.

 

Bill McQueary

Offensive Line

Coach McQueary returns for his eleventh season on the Delta football Staff. In his thirty-ninth year of coaching "Coach Mac" has made many stops in his career.

McQueary completed his playing days at San Francisco State College in 1968.  Since then, he has had coaching stints at San Francisco State College, University of California at Riverside, Occidental College (Head Coach), University of the Pacific, and University of Akron (Ohio).  These stops span twenty-three years at the four-year college level.  In addition to this, he coached one season in the Arena Football League (Memphis Pharaohs) and served on the staff of the Carolina Cougars (Columbia, South Carolina) of the Professional Spring Football League.  Coach McQueary has also coached five years of high school football. 

Bill and his wife Irene reside in Stockton.  They have two grown children; Mark and Alexis.

 

 

Bob Rose

Defensive Line Coach

Having mentored the Defensive Line and Linebackers at different times in the past, Bob Rose is responsible for this year's Defensive line. The former head Coach at Bear Creak High School is in his seventh year on the Delta College staff.

A graduate of the University of the Pacific, Bob was a defensive end from 1974 to 1978.  He began his coaching career at Tokay High School, serving as Defensive Coordinator from 1979 to 1980.

Coach Rose was then hired as the first Head Coach at Bear Creek High School in 1991.  He resigned this post after the 2000 football season to accept his current position at Delta College.

Rose is married (Valerie) and has a son (Clinton).  The Roses reside in Stockton with their daughter Savannah.

 

 

Gary Hyman

Quarterbacks Coach

Beginning his ninth year on the Delta College staff, Gary Hyman had established himself as one of the premier receiver coaches in community college football. Much of the credit for delta's consistant offensive success during the recent past belongs to him. Last season, Coach Hyman made a move to offensive line. This season he has expanded his growth by assuming the role of Quarterbacks Coach.

Gary’s college playing career began at Los Angeles Valley College (1992-1993).  He then transferred to Humboldt State University and became a standout receiver from 1994 through 1996.  At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he traveled to Europe and played professional in the France Federation of American Football during the 1997 season.

After returning to the United States in 1998, Hyman entered the coaching ranks at Los Angeles Valley College.  He joined the Mustang staff in 1999.

Gary is single and resides in Stockton.

 

 

Matt Loggins

Linebackers

For the second year, Delta's Linebacker coaching duties has been handled by Matt Loggins. From 1999 to 2005, Coach Loggins was instrumental in the success of Merrill West High school serving as defensive coordinator. This season he returns as a valuable asset to the mustang staff.

Matt was a two-sport athleteat the university of california Berkeley, Lettering in football and track for three years. He capped off his collegiate playing career by playing in the 1996 Aloha Bowl All-Star Game.

Matt and his wife Jennifer have three children; Connor, Madeline and Mayezie. They reside in Tracy.

 

 

Jesus Reyes

Wide Receivers

Jesus Reyes returns for his fourth year on the Delta staff, Jesus Reyes brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to his job. He just completed his second season with the Stockton Lightning where he has coached four professional wide receivers to All-Arena Honors. Amongsthis players he is effectionatly referred to as "The Peoples Coach".

As a player, Jesus' background is impressive. He played football and ran track his freshman year at Northern Arizona University where he earned Newcomer of the year to the Big Sky and Co-MVP Honors in football; as well as finishing second in the Big Sky track Championships in the indoor 50 meter dash. Jesus then transferred to Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, California.  He later finished his collegiate career playing at San Diego State University (infamous for their successful wide receiver play) garnering many honors as member of the tradition rich recieving corp called the "Wideouts".

After completing his collegiate career, Jesus played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League. He recieved All-AFL2 honors with the San Diego Riptide. He also spent time with the, Arizona Rattlers, New Jersey Red Dogs of the Arena Football League, and the San Francisco Forty-Niners.

He and his wife Michaela reside in Morada, with their dogs Lola & Sam.

 

 

 

Marvin Jackson

Defensive Backs

Marvin Jackson joins the Delta coaching staff this year as an assistant coach on the defensive side of the ball.  An alumnus of Lincoln High School in Stockton, Jackson played his college football at the University of Montana (1998-2000).  He completed his B.A. at CSU Stanislaus in 2004, where he is currently pursuing graduate studies.

Coach Jackson began his coaching career at Lincoln High School in 2001.  He coached there throughout the 2004 season.  He is single and resides in Stockton.

 

 

 

 

 

Randy Gaines

Academic Counselor, Running Backs

As a demonstration of Delta College’s commitment to academics and athletics, Randy Gaines was named to his present post in 2001.  His duties include academic advising and coordinating study hall and tutorial services for all of Delta’s student-athletes.

Randy’s background has been ideal in preparing him for this position.  He came to Delta in 1981.  In addition to having earned two graduate degrees (one in counseling), Coach Gaines coached both football and track at the college until 1997.  He gave up his track coaching duties when he was named Head Football Coach prior to the 1997 season.

Coach Gaines led the program for four years (1997-2000).  Fittingly his last game as Head Coach was a post-season bowl appearance in the Merced Elk’s Bowl in December 2000.

Since assuming his present duties Coach Gaines has overseen an academic support and monitoring process which has achieved spectacular success.  Since 2001, a total of sixty-five Mustang football players have been accorded Academic All-Conference honors.

 

 

Art Yee

Athletic Trainer

Since 1977, Head Trainer, Art Yee, has supervised the physical well being of delta's Athletics. Art received his training at San Jose State University. He later received a great amount of hands on training and experience working as an ambulance Emergency Medical Technician.

Art's duties include treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. He works closely with all of Delta's coaches and team members. He supervises a well-equipped training roomand oversees a large staff of student assistant trainers.

Art's presence at Delta also extends into the classroom. His athletic training classes have been very popular for many year. He has been a great spokesman for his profession. He is a dedicated teacher and mentor for motivated students who wish to make athletic training a career.

 

 

Erik Pardee

Athletic Equipment Technician

This is Erik's Third year as the Athletic Equipment Technician. Erik was previously the Mustangs camera man for five seasons.

Erik's duties go beyond just the equipment; he prepares the team for away trips and makes sure all the teams food needs are met. Erik's love of sports and the young adults he works with make his job that much more enjoyable.

Erik is continuing his studies at CSU Stanislaus majoring in Psychology after completing his A.A. Degree at Delta College with a 3.8 GPA.

Erik is single and resides in Stockton with his three children.