Bob Johnson’s coaching experience spans nearly 35 years with stops at Los Amigos High School, El Toro, and, for the past 7 years, Mission Viejo High School. He won his 200th game as a head coach last fall and is closing in on the Orange County record of 236 wins held by Los Alamitos’ John Barnes. Undefeated thus far in 2005, the Mission Viejo Diablos completed a perfect 14-0 season last fall, winning the CIF Southern Section Division II Championship and have won 78 of their last 79 games. Last season, MVHS was led by California Player of the Year, Quarterback Matt Sanchez. It’s at the quarterback position that Johnson, as a coach, excels. A former signal-caller for Fresno State, Johnson’s two sons played in the NFL. Bret, now the Diablos offensive coordinator, played with the Atlanta Falcons and the CFL while Rob played with the Tampa Bay Bucs and the Buffalo Bills. Now rehabing
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