Jan 19, 2010
Islanders complete coaching staff for 2010

Pacifica Ca. - The Pacifica Islanders are please to welcome James Barnes III and John Totin to an already revamped coaching staff. Barnes has been with the organization since 2004 and has been a huge part of the un-parralled success of the organization. He has been a defensive back on every championship team and has earned All-American honors several times. Barnes is currently the Head Football Coach at Castlemont High School in Oakland Ca. He was awarded Oakland Athletic League Coach of the year in 2008 leading his team to the Silver bowl for the first time in school history. "I am pleased to have JB on my staff," said new Head Coach Jason Piccolotti " that's one less thing to worry about, I know the Defense will be second to none."

"He has always been a Field General on Defense" " much like Jason has been on offense" Says General Manager Tom Piccolotti, " It is a natural fit for him, we have always relied heavily on his leadership" "He is an excellent Role model for the younger players"

John Totin, who will coach the Defensive line, brings to the Islanders an extensive resume as a football Coach and as a former professional player. He has coached at The JC Level and the High School Level. He was the defensive coordinator at Marin JC, Diablo Valley, and Iola HS.

Back in October The Islanders added Jake Drohan to the staff as the Offensive Coordinator and named former Daly City Renegade Head Coach, Robby Piccolotti, as Special Teams Coordinator and Taleni "Baki" Lepolo as Associate Head Coach offensive line. Other assistant coaches include Jeff Gilbert (Game Day Consultant) Rod Hunter( Strength and Conditioning) Carlos Rayo, Eddie Deflorio. Robby Piccolotti has been a long-snapper and TE for the past two seasons. Drohan and Lepolo both come from City College Of San Francisco where they have served as assistants for several years as part of the Rams Championship teams.

"We have an extremely talented coaching staff to compliment what I am confident is the most talented collection of athletes at this level". Says GM Piccolotti "I don’t see anything that would prevent us from living up to our expectations"