Tyler is an educator in the Lancaster School District with a strong background in academics and athletics. A graduate of Paraclete High School (Class of 2018), he was a member of the 2016–2017 CIF and State Championship football teams. After high school, he continued his athletic career at College of the Canyons, where he contributed to two Conference Championship teams, before transferring to Wagner College in Staten Island, New York (FCS). At Wagner, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration and built on his passion for leadership, teamwork, and education. Currently, Tyler is pursuing his Master’s in Education from National University, which he is set to complete in Spring 2026. Drawing from both his athletic and academic experiences, he brings dedication, discipline, and a student-centered approach to the classroom, with a goal of empowering young learners to believe in themselves and succeed.

Coach Lopez attended John Marshall High School where he was a 1st Team All-League Offensive Lineman. Lopez attended Glendale Community College and was named 1st Team All-Conference. In 2003 he transferred to Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he was 2nd team All-Conference and double majored in Spanish and Health/PE. Coach Lopez earned his Master's Degree in 2014 from Grand Canyon University. Lopez started his coaching career at Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School in Oklahoma, where they were the 2006 and 2007 4A State Champions. Coach Lopez coached at Glendale Community College for five seasons, 3 seasons as the offensive line coach and 2 seasons as defensive line coach. Lopez coached 2 seasons at St. Genevieve Catholic High School as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. In 2012 Coach Lopez came to Paraclete High School as a Spanish Teacher and was named Defensive Coordinator for the Frosh/JV football teams. Coach Lopez has been coaching our varsity offensive and defensive line since our State Championship season in 2016 under coach Dean Herrington. Coach Lopez resides in the Antelope Valley and is married to his college sweetheart Sally. Coach Lopez and his wife Sally have three sons Artie, Austin, and Arlow.

Coach Randy returns to Paraclete High School as the Junior Varsity Head Coach. He previously served as a defensive assistant on Coach Dean Herrington’s 2020 staff. After coaching at Paraclete in 2020, he went on to serve as the Freshman Head Coach at Quartz Hill High School for four years. He is also currently the President of the Antelope Valley Rams Youth Football program. He has coached with the Rams (previously the Rebels) for 15 years and has served as their President for the past 10 years. Coach Randy grew up in the Antelope Valley and attended Palmdale High School. After graduating, he joined the LA City Fire Department, where he has served as a firefighter for over 23 years.

Coach Jones played WR for Palmdale High School of '05 and also played two years of WR at AVC. He has coached/trained WRs in the valley for over 8 years now. This will be his fifth year coaching here at Paraclete. Coach Jones looks forward to continuing to spread his knowledge and wisdom of the game to the young men of this valley and instill the great morals he was taught as a young man.

With over two decades of dedicated coaching experience, Coach Gentle brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to the Paraclete High School football program. Over the past 20 years, he has passionately contributed to youth football, including 14 years as a head coach for the West Lancaster Youth Football program, where he developed young athletes both on and off the field. His leadership extended beyond coaching, also serving as the President of the West Lancaster Youth Football program for nine years, overseeing program development and fostering community engagement. As a first-year assistant coach at Paraclete High, Coach Gentle’s extensive background in youth sports provides valuable mentorship and strategic insight. His commitment to player development, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship will be instrumental in helping our student-athletes reach their full potential. We are excited to welcome Coach Gentle to the Paraclete family, confident that his experience and positive influence will make a lasting impact on our program. He and his wife, Samia Gentle, have 3 children: Stacy Jr., Savaughn, and Sydni.

Coach Rivera is entering his second season at Paraclete High School as a co-offensive and defensive line coach and his first season as the Equipment Director for Paraclete Football. He has previously served as an offensive line coach at Quartz Hill High School and Rosamond High School. Additionally, he is currently a board member of the Antelope Valley Rams Youth Football program, where he has been a youth football coach for the past six years. A graduate of Bishop Alemany High School, Coach Rivera was an all-Mission League selection as an offensive lineman. He also started for two years on the offensive line at Antelope Valley College under Coach Brent Carder. Off the field, Coach Rivera is a dedicated first responder. He resides in the Antelope Valley with his wife, Jessica, and their four children: Samantha, a Paraclete High School alumna, and their three sons, Christopher, Ryan, and Matthew.