Luis Ibarra enters his fourth year as assistant coach for the cross country and track programs. He is Whittier's school record holder for the 3000m Steeplechase (9:10) and currently competes for Nike Team Run LA. Coach Ibarra is a three time qualifier for Mexico's National Track & Field Championships and represented Whittier at the NCAA DIII National Track & Field  Championships.  According to Phillips, "Luis is a positive and enthusiastic motivator who pushes our top runners in workouts...he's unstoppable."