Head Coach  
Joey Brown 

Coach Brown is entering his 15th year coaching football and his 4th as Head Coach at Foothill. In his first year as head coach, Foothill made it to the section semifi nals after defeating Shasta in the first round. Joey played offensive line at Foothill High School for Foothill’s fi rst head coach, Mark Pettengill. Joey began his coaching career at Foothill High School in 2002, coaching offensive and defensive line. After transitioning to the defensive side of the ball, Brown had the opportunity to coach multiple positions, including notable running backs (Tevin Slaton, Jacob Shaddox, Blake Burnett), defensive line (Luke Roi, Willie Mitchell), punters and specialists (Brad Winters, Josh Latham, Davis Kepon). Joey graduated from Simpson University in 2005 with his B.A. in History, later returning to earn his teaching credential and his MBA in Education. Joey has been married to his wife, Krista, for 12 years. They have a son, Parker, and daughter, Sophia.

Joey Brown
Head Football Coach
Foothill High School
530-547-1700 
jbrown@suhsd.net 

Offensive Coordinator/QB's
Sam Diskin

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Coach Diskin is an Alumni of Foothill High School (Class of 2009), where he was a member of the 2007 Section Championship team for the Cougars. After graduating, he attended Shasta College and played for the Knights, being named a team captain and Special Teams MVP at the end of his last season. From Shasta College, he transferred to Southern Oregon University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Elementary Education. Currently, he is completing his Masters degree in Kinesiology through Humboldt State University, and has recently received his teaching credential
to teach high school physical education. Coach Diskin is in his 2nd year coaching at Foothill High School, and is very excited to be returning to the Cougars football program.


Defensive Coordinator/LB's
Matt Diskin

WR/DB Coach
Ken Laloli

RB/Specialists
Dewayne Ellenwood