College of the Canyons Men's Football

Iacenda will begin his fourth season as head coach at College of the Canyons, and his eighth season overall with the Cougars football program. Iacenda took over head coaching responsibilities at COC in 2013, after a seven-year stint as an assistant coach at Bishop Alemany High School. In his first season with the Cougars Iacenda led the team to an 8-3 overall record and 5-1 conference mark, while winning the programs 11th conference title and first since 2008. The Cougars also earned a berth to the California Community College Athletic Associations Southern California Regional Playoffs, another first since 2008, before eventually falling to state runner-up Fullerton College. In his three season as head coach Iacenda has compiled an 18-13 record, good for a .580 winning percentage. The Cougars are also 11-7 in conference play during that span. The program has also seen 48 student-athletes transfer and continue their playing careers at four-year schools during the last three seasons. While at Alemany, Iacenda served under then-head coach Dean Herrington, helping the Warriors win league titles in six of his seven seasons at the school, as the program posted a combined 62-23 record during a stretch that ran from 2006 to 2012. Iacenda also spent four seasons as a member of the COC football coaching staff working with running backs, wide receivers and special teams units under then-head coach Chuck Lyon. As a member of Lyons staff Iacenda helped the Cougars go a combined 48-4 from 2002 to 2005, as the program claimed four Western State Conference titles, two CCCAA Southern California Championships and both a CCCAA State and National Championship in 2004. Iacenda also coached running backs and wide receivers at Trinity Valley Community College in Texas during the 2001 season. Prior to joining the coaching ranks Iacenda was a standout football player at Hart High School where he starred as a member of the schools 1995 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division II Championship team. The Indians also finished as CIF runner-up in 1994. The highly decorated player then attended the University of Southern California and later transferred to the University of New Mexico where he earned his bachelor's degree in university studies in 2000. Iacenda then went on to earn his master's degree in sports management from United States Sports Academy in 2004. Iacenda and his wife Courtney reside in Santa Clarita with their daughter Ella and son Ty. Bio current as of Aug. 2016 

Bio Kevin Robledo begins his first season with the College of the Canyons football program in 2025. He serves as the program's specialists coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his collegiate career as a placekicker. Robledo's journey started as a walk-on at Florida State University before transferring to Los Angeles Pierce College and later excelling at Southern Methodist University (2017-2019), where he achieved a 94.8 percent extra point success rate (92/97) and a 78.6 percent field goal rate (22/28), while earning 2019 Dave Campbell’s All-Texas College Team Second Team recognition. While attending Westlake High School, Robledo set a California state record for career field goals, received 2014 All-USA First Team honors from USA TODAY, and competed in the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, after recording 51 touchbacks on 68 kickoffs. In 2016, Robledo was ranked as the No. 1 transfer kicker by Kohl’s Kicking and named to Chris Sailer Kicking’s “TOP 12” and “Event Elite” while at Los Angeles Pierce College. With coaching experience as the Special Teams Coordinator for Westlake High School’s freshman football team in 2023, he is committed to developing elite kickers and specialists at College of the Canyons.

Bio Sione Taufahema begin his fifth season with the College of the Canyons football program in 2025, bringing a deep-rooted connection to the program, a strong football pedigree, and a passion for player development. A former standout defensive lineman for the Cougars, Taufahema now serves as the team’s defensive line coach, mentoring student-athletes with the same energy and commitment he brought to the field as a player. Taufahema began his coaching career at St. Genevieve High School, where he served from 2018 to 2020, helping to develop young talent and instill a competitive culture. He returned to his alma mater at COC in 2021, reuniting with head coach Ted Iacenda — the same coach who mentored him during both his high school and college playing careers. A product of Bishop Alemany High School, Taufahema played both center and defensive line, receiving multiple honors during his high school career. At the collegeiate level, Taufahema earned All-SCFA Second-Team honors in both 2015 and 2016 as a defensive lineman. His performance earned him an opportunity at the Division I level with the University of Arizona, where he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in sociology from.  In addition to his coaching duties, Sione Taufahema works on campus in the college's Maintenance and Operations Department, continuing to serve the college community in multiple capacities.  —Bio current as of August. 2025

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Bio Marc Dumlao begins his 20th season as a member of the Cougars football coaching staff in 2025, having originally joined the program in 2006.  Dumlao serves as the program’s offensive line coach, specializing in working with the team’s centers and guards, as well as the program's run-game coordinator. He is also an adjunct faculty member in the college’s physical education department and works as a PE instructor with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Prior to joining the Cougars, Dumlao was an assistant coach at L.A. Valley College from 1997 to 2004, then served as an assistant coach at L.A. Pierce College during the 2005 season. Dumlao is a graduate of San Joaquin Delta College and California State University, Northridge. He received a bachelor of science in sociology from CSUN and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in kinesiology. In his spare time Dumlao enjoys working out and surfing. He resides in Valencia with his daughters Makenna, Morgan and Madison. —Bio current as of Sept. 2025

Bio David Banks begins his 18th season as a member of the Cougars football coaching staff, having originally joined the program in 2008. He is a special assistant to head coach Ted Iacenda. Prior to joining the Cougars, Banks was the wide receivers coach at East Los Angeles College from 2006 to 2008. Banks currently works as a behavior specialist at a school for students with behavior and emotional disorders. David has also volunteered his time to coach with the Los Angeles Police Department as the offensive coordinator for the L.A. Centurions. Before entering the coaching ranks, Banks played football for New Boston High School in Texas, where he earned First Team All-District honors as a receiver and defensive back. After high school, Banks continued his playing career at West Los Angeles College and later transferred to Iowa State University. Banks starred as a member of the Cyclones from 2001 to 2004, receiving All-Big 12 honors as a kick returner and earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology in the process. When not watching or coaching football, Banks loves being active with his wife, Gaby, and their family, and friends.  —Bio current as of Sept. 2025  

Bio Holden Bleecker begins his first year with the College of the Canyons football program in 2025.   Bleecker's coaching experience includes six seasons coaching high school football in both Santa Clarita and Boise, Idaho. Throughout his career, Bleecker has held a wide range of coaching roles, including wide receivers coach, kicking coach, running backs coach, offensive coordinator, and more.   Outside of his coaching responsibilities at COC, Coach Bleecker works in marketing and networking, as well as in insurance. In his free time, he enjoys staying active by playing football, softball, and bowling. He’s also enjoys attending sporting events like Dodgers games, visiting Disneyland, watching movies and playing video games.   —Bio current as of Aug. 2025