Coach Kliner has taught and coached at El Modena High School since 2004, taking over head coach duties in 2008, leading the Vanguards to two league titles and seven playoff appearances during his tenure. After playing baseball at Servite, Coach Kliner played two seasons at Cypress College for Hall of Fame Coach Scott Pickler, leading the Chargers to the 1994 California State Championship. He garnered 1st Team Division I All America honors as a second baseman in addition to Big Eight Player of the Year in 1996 after transferring to the University of Kansas. He has played professionally in the Diamondbacks organization, Independent Leagues and in France. Coach Kliner resides in Placentia with his wife Amy and daughters Mia and Ava.

Current resident of the city of Orange works in Santa Ana,CA.

Varsity Pitching Coach since 2016

Head Coach El Modena Freshman Baseball 1999

Coached El Modena JV Baseball from 2000-2002 with Coach Jason Moeller

Graduated from Upland High School in 1993

Three year varsity baseball letterman in high school 

Twice named 1st team All Baseline League player.

Attended Chaffey Community College in 1996 where he was a 3rd baseman and Closer.

Finished baseball player career at Chapman University in 1998

Teammate of Coach Jason Moeller leading Panthers to the DIII World Series

Coach Moeller started teaching at El Modena in 1999.

Coach Moeller played collegiately as a 3rd baseman and shortstop at Chapman University.

His Chapman team reached the 1996 DIII College World Series1995-1998.

At El Modena, coach Moeller has taught all levels of English, ran the Journalism department and coached wrestling.

He has coached all levels of baseball at Elmo since he arrived at the school.

Coach Moeller lives in Lake Forest with his wife Jaimee and his 10 year old daughter Grace.

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Jude Chavez (EMHS Class of '96) has coached at El Modena since 2002 with a two-year stint coaching with legendary Orange Coast College Coach John Altobelli from 2006-2007. Coach Chavez played two years under Altobelli at OCC before transferring to Chapman University as a right fielder and team captain, leading the Panthers to two College World Series appearances, earning All West Region honors there under Coach Rex Peters. Coach Chavez resides in Tustin with his wife Amy and two kids Jack (EMHS Class of '28) and Ava (Class of '30).

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