Chuck Graves

Chuck Graves

Education

Soquel High School (California), 1979

Cabrillo Junior College, A.A. Business, 1982

Chico State University, Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, 1985

National University, Master in Educational Administration, 2002

Coaching Experience

Cottage Grove High School, 2025 - Present

Assistant Offensive Line & Defensive Line

Washington High School (California), 1993 - 2002

Head Freshman Football Coach, Head Varsity Softball Coach

1999: Football League Champions

1998: Softball League Champions, North Coast Section Champions, Ranked #10 in the Nation

Mission San Jose High School (California), 1990 - 1992

Head Freshman Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, OL/DL

Brier Elementary (California), 1990 - 2001

Head Girls and Boys Basketball Coach

Pleasant Valley High School (California), 1986 - 1989

Assistant Football Coach, Offensive Line & Defensive Line

Playing Experience

Soquel High School 

Football: 2-year Varsity Starter, All-League Offensive Guard

Other Sports: Track & Field, Wrestling, Baseball

Personal Life

Coach Graves is married to his wife, Lyn, and has a daughter, Kelsee. He spent over 30 years working as an Elementary School Physical Education Specialist and Principal. Lyn is a retired junior high math teacher and Kelsee is currently a second grade teacher in the South Lane School District. Coach Graves and his wife enjoy taking their 10-year old lab on walks around Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes. They attend Oregon Ducks football, basketball, and softball games. Their next road trip is always in the planning stages and they wish to explore the various National Parks and Monuments throughout the United States.