J. Chad Sixt graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, where he lettered in both baseball and football. On the varsity baseball team, he played second base and shortstop and was awarded the Bronco award (MVP) in his senior year, committing only one error and hitting .364. He then attended California Luthern University, where he played baseball and recorded starts at second base, shortstop, third base, and outfield. He also recorded some innings catching for CLU before graduating with a BS (Physics/Computer Science) in 1996.
In 2007, he received a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University and is pursuing a Ph. D in Performance Psychology from Grand Canyon University. He is a Coach / Engineer / Mentor / Teacher with 25+ years of experience in the medical device, defense, consulting, sports, and academic fields. He currently resides in Poway with his wife, son, and two dogs, Luke and Nitro.
He officially began coaching in 2005 as a volunteer with a co-worker's son's Little League Juniors Team. He went on to coach and instruct local baseball talent with the San Diego Eagles, a non-profit baseball club, where he coached 11U - 18U teams from 2008 to 2014. He also coached with the San Diego Crush from 2017-2023 and the Poway High School JV team in 2019. He was the varsity infield and hitting coach for Tri-City Christian High School in 2020. He then returned to Poway High School as the varsity infield and first base coach. He was an assistant coach with the CCA Ravens in 2024.
In 2007, he received a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University and is pursuing a Ph. D in Performance Psychology from Grand Canyon University. He is a Coach / Engineer / Mentor / Teacher with 25+ years of experience in the medical device, defense, consulting, sports, and academic fields. He currently resides in Poway with his wife, son, and two dogs, Luke and Nitro.
He officially began coaching in 2005 as a volunteer with a co-worker's son's Little League Juniors Team. He went on to coach and instruct local baseball talent with the San Diego Eagles, a non-profit baseball club, where he coached 11U - 18U teams from 2008 to 2014. He also coached with the San Diego Crush from 2017-2023 and the Poway High School JV team in 2019. He was the varsity infield and hitting coach for Tri-City Christian High School in 2020. He then returned to Poway High School as the varsity infield and first base coach. He was an assistant coach with the CCA Ravens in 2024.
Dayton Dooney - Varsity Assistant Coach
Dayton Dooney serves as an Assistant Coach with the CCA Ravens baseball program, bringing a strong playing background and a deep understanding of the game. Dayton played high school baseball at Poway High School, where he developed a solid foundation in team-first baseball and competitive preparation. He went on to continue his playing career at the collegiate level in Arizona, further refining his skills and baseball IQ. Following college, Dayton also competed professionally, gaining firsthand experience with the demands, routines, and standards of advanced-level baseball. As a coach, he emphasizes fundamentals, accountability, and helping players understand how the game is played at the next level.
Deron Johnson
Former Division I baseball player at San Diego State (2019–2022) with multiple home runs at the D1 level. Comes from a multi-generation baseball family — grandfather played Major League Baseball and father played professionally. Over 5 years of experience coaching competitive baseball, focused on player development, fundamentals, and preparing athletes to succeed at the next level.
Jose Vivar is entering his second year of his coaching career this season with the Ravens with great help from old friend/teammate Aaron Murphy. Jose was able to accomplish one life goal he was destined to reach. Jose has always wanted to get into coaching and is no stranger to the baseball world, starting his playing career at the age of 5 and never looking back. There were a few sports Jose played but nothing caught the attention like baseball did. Jose was born and raised in El Cajon where he attended Granite Hills High School and later went onto Grossmont College where baseball was the main focus. In 2024 Jose is delighted and proud to wear CCA Ravens and be the head coach for the JV team where he will continue to embrace the love for baseball, this time through teaching others and promoting hard work and valuable life skills.
Aside from being a coach, Jose Vivar is an accredited umpire covering youth to adult baseball officiating. Jose is also a current baseball player in the San Diego Adult Baseball League, and if that isn’t enough baseball for Jose, he has also worked at Petco park going back since 2020. It’s safe to say Jose has worn many “hats” but the coaching one has been his favorite. When asked, Jose is excited to become a seasoned coach like the rest of CCA coaching staff.
Jose is your typical San Diegan and during his free time away from baseball, Jose like’s to be surrounded by family, enjoying life often cruising the coast on a bike or skateboard. Jumping on a plane and traveling has been something Jose has been very fond of lately as well.
Aside from being a coach, Jose Vivar is an accredited umpire covering youth to adult baseball officiating. Jose is also a current baseball player in the San Diego Adult Baseball League, and if that isn’t enough baseball for Jose, he has also worked at Petco park going back since 2020. It’s safe to say Jose has worn many “hats” but the coaching one has been his favorite. When asked, Jose is excited to become a seasoned coach like the rest of CCA coaching staff.
Jose is your typical San Diegan and during his free time away from baseball, Jose like’s to be surrounded by family, enjoying life often cruising the coast on a bike or skateboard. Jumping on a plane and traveling has been something Jose has been very fond of lately as well.
Frank Gladden enters his 7th year as a coach for the Ravens serving in a number of different roles including freshman head coach, JV head coach and now as JV assistant coach. Frank brings many years of baseball experience and a positive attitude that is infectious to the team. Coach Gladden has been an instrumental part of the program and helped coach many of the members of the 2022 CIF Championship team as freshman and sophomores.
