Chris Dugan will take the lead of the Cerro Coso Community College Men’s Basketball Program as it enters its third year since reinstatement. Dugan come to Cerro Coso by way of College of the sequoias (COS), a member program of the Central Valley Conference and a perennial strength in the California Community College basketball scene.

During his tenure at COS, Coach Dugan served as the lead assistant to Head Coach Rusty Smith and a team that finished third in the CVC last season making a strong post season run. Coach Dugan has worked in his current role since 2013 and has been charged with recruiting, planning and operations, and on the court coaching duties. Prior to his stint with COS, Coach Dugan worked with San Jose State Men’s Basketball as an Operations Coordinator assisting the coaching staff with player development, stat analysis, and film exchange.

His knowledge and prior experience at both the four-year and community college level will serve as an asset to the Coyote Athletic Department and he will become a valued mentor to the student-athletes on campus.

In his own words, Coach Dugan says, “I am extremely excited about leading these student athletes as Head Basketball Coach at Cerro Coso Community College. I would like to thank the college for trusting in me to make a positive impact on the program and build on its strengths. I have a sincere, unbridled enthusiasm to help student-athletes be successful on and off the court.”

“The College is ready to welcome and embrace both Coaches Dugan and Bennett into the Coyote Athletic family. They bring a breadth and depth of knowledge regarding coaching at the community college level, and Dugan’s understanding of the Central Valley Conference will be a great asset. These attributes will make for smooth sailing as they take the reins of the Men’s Basketball and Women’s Softball Programs at Cerro Coso Community College,” stated Jill Board President.