Brian O'Neal

Bio

Brian O’Neal is currently the Junior Varsity Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator, in his 11th year with Sutter High School. In addition to his stint with Sutter, he previously dedicated five seasons to coaching the offensive line at Maria Carrillo High School. Coach O’Neal played four-years for Analy High School in Sebastopol, CA, before continuing his athletic career with two seasons at UC Davis.

Family roots run deep at Sutter for Coach O’Neal. He and his wife Beth have three children who all attended Sutter HIgh School.

Jackson: played baseball at Dakota State (SD); now teaches at SUHS and is the Head freshman football coach and Head JV baseball coach.
Patrick: SUHS graduate; played collegiate football at Dordt University (IA).
Megan: SUHS graduate; currently competing in softball at Bethany College (KS).

Coaching Philosophy - When asked why he coaches, Coach O’Neal reflects:

“Looking back on my sports career, I’ve always been appreciative of what football taught me—and how applicable it is to life. I am who I am because of football and the great coaches who positively influenced me. I want to give back to the game that has given me so much.”

His coaching mission is deeply rooted in gratitude and a desire to pass along the life lessons football has afforded him.