
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree, Recreational Management, Cal State University Chico, CA.
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA.
CERTIFICATIONS
USA Track and Field Level I
CPR & First Aid
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Chico State University Volunteer Assistant- Sprints
Time Machine Youth Track Club
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
3 Time All American- 100 Meter, 200 Meter & 1600 Meter Relay (3:06.93)
All State Community College
Orange County Champion and All CIF
Coach Stephens has worked with youth and sports as a Director with the Boys and Girls club and YMCA for over 8 years. His experience working with the youth of many ages is an asset for GrassRoots Athletics as he understands the physical, mental and competitive nature of young student athletes.
Coach Donovan Stephens competed at the championship level for Chico State University, Saddleback College and Mission Viejo High School. His work ethic and dedication to the sport allowed him to reach his potential as he only started competing in High School his junior year.
Donovan was an All- America at Chico State University sprinting a 10.59 100 meter as well as a 21.30 200 meter time. He was also part of the 1600 meter relay team that still holds the school record of 3:06.93.
Currently his 100 meter time of 10.79 remains in the high school top 25 all time for the 100 meters for Orange Count, CA and his 21.51 200 meter time still stands as the fastest electronic time for Saddleback College.
He is motivated and excited to teach and prepare student athletes to become their best. Coach Stephens received his BA from Chico State in Recreational Management and is also a Level 1 USA Track and Field Certified Coach.
To contact Coach Stephens regarding coaching or advice please email him at Donovan@GrassRootsAthletics.org