Athletic Program
mrand@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 ext. 5489
Expectation of our Student Athlete
As a Downey High School student athlete you are required to represent, uphold, and practice the principles of Victory with Honor. This program is based on the “Six Pillars of Character” of the Character Counts Program that is practiced district wide. As part of a Viking athletic team you will be required to maintain a minimum G.P.A of 2.0 and be looked as a model of student discipline. You will be asked to participate in fundraising efforts on campus and in the local community. The effort of the coaches is to instill and nurture the concepts of responsibility, discipline and teamwork in each student athlete.
Athletic Documents and Links
Athletics Offered
Co-Ed Athletics
Jack Williams |
jwilliams@dusd.net |
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Miguel Soto |
msoto@dusd.net |
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Cheerleading |
Leslie Patterson |
lpatterson@dusd.net |
Boy's Athletics
| Larry Shelton |
lashelton@dusd.net |
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Jess Gonzalez |
jgonzalez@dusd.net |
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Robert Gleason |
rgleason@dusd.net |
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Stephen Sanders |
ssanders@dusd.net |
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Scott Witkin |
switkin@dusd.net |
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Steve Barber |
sbarber@dusd.net |
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Shaun Delhousay |
sdelhousay@dusd.net |
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Robert Gleason |
rgleason@dusd.net |
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Byung Park |
bpark@dusd.net |
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Mark Rand |
mrand@dusd.net |
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Shaun Delhousay |
sdelhousay@dusd.net |
Girls' Athletics
Ray Walker |
rwalker@dusd.net |
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Amy Overgaauw |
aovergaauw@dusd.net |
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Jason Bean |
jabean@dusd.net |
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Sybil Shetler and Kelly Stratford |
ssheler@dusd.net kstratford@dusd.net |
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Micah Karzen |
mkarzen@dusd.net |
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Rachel Godfrey |
rgodfrey@dusd.net |
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Stephen Judy |
sjudy@dusd.net |
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Amy Overgaauw |
aovergaauw@dusd.net |
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Denise Diego |
ddiego@dusd.net |
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Andrea Sims |
asims@dusd.net |
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Stephen Judy |
sjudy@dusd.net |
NCAA Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements
16 core classes:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)
- 2 years of Natural / Physical Science
(1 year of lab if offered)
- 1 year additional
English, Math, or Natural / Physical Science
- 2 years of Social Science
- 4 years of additional courses
(From any area above, foreign language, or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
For information visit the NCAA Website
Eligibility for a Downey High School Athlete
- 2.0 Grade Point Average
- ASB Card
- Physical Exam required for athletic participation
- Insurance Coverage Required (available for purchase through school)
- CIF Code of Ethics Form
Tryout Times
The following sports are offered during the Fall Season, from the months of August through November. Their tryout period begins during the summer preceding the school year. For more specific dates and times regarding tryout opportunities please contact the coach of the sport you are interested in.
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Football
- Cross Country (Boys’ and Girls’)
- Girls’ Tennis
- Boys’ Waterpolo
The winter and spring sports tryouts are based on facility availability and are typically held in the first four weeks of the school year. These tryout opportunities are subject to change and it is best to contact the coach of the sport that you are interested in.
Summer Programs
Summer Athletic Programs normally offered:
- Baseball
- Boys’ Basketball
- Boys’ Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Girls’ Basketball
- Girls’ Cross Country
- Girls’ Tennis
- Girls’ Volleyball
Community Involvement
Many of our student athletes participate in community events encouraged and organized by their coaches. A few examples of this are:
- Girls’ Softball – Christmas Visit to Miller’s Children Hospital
- Girls’ Basketball – Basketball Clinic at Imperial Elementary School
- Girls’ Volleyball – Susan G Komen for the Cure
- Boys’ Volleyball – Adopt a Street Program City of Downey
League Representation
Our athletic programs are part of the San Gabriel Valley League which consists of the following six schools:
- Downey High School Vikings
- Dominguez High School Dons
- Gahr High School Gladiators
- Lynwood High School Knights
- Paramount High School Pirates
- Warren High School Bears
