Freshman Coaches

Chuck Currier

Freshman Head Coach

After taking a year off, Chuck Currier returns as Head Coach focusing on the Freshman linemen and linebackers. Chuck, himself, played both football and baseball at Costa and takes pride in having been a member of the 1970 Bay League Champion football team which was coached by Bill Cooper. He is a member of the Class of ’72. Chuck first coached football at Mira Costa in the fall of 1973 and has been teaching at the high school for the past 18 years.

Chuck attended Cal Lutheran and Cal State Long Beach where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics. He currently teaches economics at Mira Costa High School. In addition to teaching and coaching, Chuck enjoys snow skiing and surfing with his daughter, Dana, a graduate of Mira Costa.

Brad Angeleri

Freshman Offensive Coordinator/Varsity Statistician

Coach Angeleri has been a part of Mustang Football since 1993. Most notable are his contributions as Varsity Statistician. As a native of the South Bay, he played football at Aviation High School (class of 1978) and has been involved with high school football since 1986. This is his fifth year working with the Freshman team. Previously, he coached MCHS Baseball at both the Freshman and Junior Varsity levels from 1995 to 2002. Coach Angeleri and his wife, Lori, have been married for 29 years and have two daughters, Bradleigh and Briana. Coach Brad enjoys coaching high school sports, playing beach volleyball, and golfing in his free time.

Maurice "Moe" Russell

Freshman Defensive Coordinator

Coach Moe Russell returns to coach Freshman Football at Mira Costa where he is the Freshman Defensive Coordinator. He first coached Mustang Football back in 1998 to 2000.

Coach Russell was born in 1978 and graduated from Mira Costa High School in 1996. He resides in Redondo Beach and works in the retail industry. In addition to coaching Mira Costa football, Coach Russell has been a sprint coach for the track team since 1997.

Frank Wicks

Freshman Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs

The Mustangs are happy to have Frank Wicks return to their coaching staff for a sixth year. Before coaching high school football, he coached at the middle school level. He has lived in the North Redondo Beach area all his life and graduated from Aviation High School. He went on to graduate from Long Beach State where he also received his teaching credential. He is a substitute for the Torrance schools and also works at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. Coach Frank is married and has three children.

Mark Toumajian

Freshman Offensive Line

Coach Mark Toumajian was born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California and is one of four siblings who have graduated from Mira Costa High School. He has an older sister, Lisa, a younger sister, Michelle, and a younger brother, David. Mark graduated from Mira Costa in 1990 and San Diego State University in 1994. Coach Toumajian earned a degree in Business Finance from SDSU. He is currently Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Advisors in Torrance where he manages wealth for individuals as well as for institutions. Mark resides in El Segundo with his wife, Leanne, his son, Peter, and his daughter, Sydney. His hobbies include sailing, fishing, and camping.