Mt. San Antonio College Men's Wrestling

Rivera began his coaching career in 2005, concurrently at Cerritos College (2005) and at Rosemead High School (2005-2009) where he served as assistant coach.  In 2006, he joined the Mt. SAC Staff and has developed the Mountie Wrestling Program into one of the top programs in the state. A graduate of El Monte High School, Rivera was a standout wrestler.  He captured the 1999 CIF Southern Section Division 1 Wrestling Championship and earned a trip to the CIF State Championships during his junior season.  As a senior, he was the CIF Division 1 Runner-Up, Masters Meet Runner-Up and placed 5th at the CIF State Championships.  He continued his education and career at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott, AZ) where he was a 4-year letterman, 4-time NAIA National Qualifier, 2-time NAIA National Finalist, Team Captain (2001-2005) and a 2-time NAIA All-American. Rivera received his Bachelors Degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his Masters in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University.  He currently works as an adjunct Professor of Kinesiology at Mt. SAC.  He and beautiful wife, Elizabeth reside in Covina, CA.  In his spare time he enjoys working out and practicing Jiu Jitsu.

Flores was an outstanding wrestler who was a 3-time CIF Southern Section Division I wrestling champion, 3-time Southern Section Masters Champion and a 4-time CIF California State Placer.  He continued his education and wrestling career at the University of Northern Iowa where he was a four-year varsity starter, team captain (2010-2011) and a Division I National Qualifier.  Flores received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He currently works as an Adjunct Professor of Kinesiology at Mt. SAC.