Healdsburg High School has hired a new football coach, Christian “Criss” Rosales, an alum of the school, to revive the struggling football team after two winless seasons. Rosales, who tasted victory as an assistant coach at St. Vincent de Paul High School, aims to bring success and a new coaching approach to Healdsburg.

By the Numbers
  • Rosales, 28, assisted in winning a state championship at St. Vincent de Paul High School.
  • Healdsburg High School's football team has not won a game in two consecutive seasons.
  • Rosales plans to have a crew of nearly 20 assistant coaches and split the coaching salary among them.
Yes, But

The previous coach, Randy Parmeter, was fired after a dispute with the athletic director related to off-season fundraising, highlighting potential challenges in the coaching role.

State of Play
  • Rosales aims to implement a new coaching philosophy tailored to the current generation of players.
  • The team will compete in a new league structure within the North Coast Section, offering a more equitable playing field.
What's Next

Practice is set to begin next month for the HHS students planning to play football this fall, with the season starting on Aug. 30 with a home game against Cloverdale.

Bottom Line

Healdsburg High School's hiring of Rosales signifies a fresh start for the struggling football team, with the hope of success and a revitalized coaching approach to improve the team's performance and create a more equitable playing field for the upcoming season.