Dean Grosfeld
Dean Grosfeld
Title: Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach
Phone: (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2888
Email: sgrosfeld@cerritos.edu
Year: 6th (28-16), 29th Overall
Previous College: Utah State University ('94)

Beginning his sixth season (no season was held in 2020 due to Covid-19) as the head coach, Dean Grosfeld has led the Falcons to four postseason bowl wins. After the 2020 season was cancelled, Grosfeld and the Falcons came back in 2021 and went 6-5 on the year, which included a 32-14 win over San Diego Mesa College in the Western State Bowl. They followed that up with an 8-3 campaign in 2022, culminated by a 35-28 Western State Bowl win over Long Beach City College. Previously, they ended the 2019 season with a thrilling 46-39 win over Ventura College in the Joe Kapp Real Estate Beach Bowl, while 2018 saw the Falcons post a 21-9 win over Golden West College in the Southern California Bowl. In his first season as the head coach, Grosfeld also coached the nation’s leading community college rusher in Rhamondre Stevenson, who ended up signing with the University of Oklahoma and was a 4th Round draft pick by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft.

An assistant coach from 1994-2017, Grosfeld has also served as the team’s offensive coordinator for the last 15 years, along with his assignment as the quarterback coach. A former Falcon player in 1990-91, Grosfeld was a record-setting Falcon quarterback. He turned down a graduate assistant position at Utah State University after his two seasons with the Aggies to come home and work with the Falcon quarterbacks. He still holds the single-game record for most passing yards in a game (388 vs. Mt. San Antonio in 1991).

In his time with the Falcons, Grosfeld has sent 23 quarterbacks to the next level, with the list including Cade McConnell (University of Texas-El Paso), TJ McMahon, (Rice University), Isaiah Bravo (University of Texas-El Paso; 2018), Nick Mitchell (Southern Oregon University; 2016), Daniel Freeman (Humboldt State University; 2016), Jimmy Walker (Robert Morris University; 2015); Cody Clements (University of South Alabama; 2013), BJ Denker (University of Arizona; 2011); Jeff Fischer (Utah State University; 2008), AJ Toscano (Charleston Southern University; 2007), Chad Manis (University of Utah; 2006), Kevin Brown (San Joe State University; 2004), Michael Keeling (Eastern Illinois University; 2003), Mike Harrison (Louisiana State University; 2003), Doug Baughman (Idano State University; 2000), Ryan Matthews (West Texas A&M University; 1998) and Gary Thomas (West Texas A&M University; 1996).

Grosfeld, a local product from St. John Bosco High School, was a wide receiver that played in the CIF Championship game at Angel Stadium in his sophomore season. He moved to quarterback his junior season and was named his team's captain and threw for 460 yards against Long Beach Poly. He earned All-Del Rey League honors while receiving his team's Coaches Award and was their captain.

After high school, Grosfeld came to Cerritos, where he set the school's single-season passing record at 1,917 yards (since broken). Playing on the 1991 Mission Conference Championship team, Grosfeld was named All-Mission Conference as well as earning the team's Captain Award and Offensive BYA of the Year Award. After Cerritos, Grosfeld earned a scholarship to Utah State University, where he was their captain and guided his team to the the Big West Championship and won the Silver Bowl.

Grosfeld earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science, along with a minor in Health from Utah State University in 1994. He went on to complete his Master's degree from Azusa Pacific University in Education and Physical Education in 1995. Grosfeld is a member of the National Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Southern California Coaches Association and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Grosfeld, who also spent five spring semesters as college’s interim Athletic Director/Coordinator, is a full-time instructor on campus, teaching Health and Physical Education classes. Grosfeld, 52, and his wife of 19 years, Kristy have two children, Chase Stephen (18), who will be a member of the Falcons this season, and Shelbie Autumn (17), a member of the Los Alamitos High varsity song team. Grosfeld and his family reside in Cypress.

DEAN GROSFELD SEASON-BY-SEASON RECORD
YEAR RECORD CONFERENCE POST-SEASON
2018 7-4 Tied 2nd Place (Central Division) Won Southern California Bowl
2019 7-4 Tied 2nd Place (Central Division) Won Joe Kapp Real Estate Beach Bowl
2020   No season held due to Covid-19  
2021 6-5 Tied 2nd Place (Central Division) Won Western State Bowl
2022 8-3 3rd Place (Central Division Won Western State Bowl
TOTALS 28-16