Coach Baker

Hello, My Name is Chris Baker and I am the Athletic Director for The O'Farrell Charter School and PE Teacher.

SCHOOL: Graduated from San Marcos High School in 1998. Received my AA Degree from Palomar College in 2001. In 2004 I received my Bachelors Degree from Cal State University, Long Beach with a BA in Kinesiology and Physical Education. I then received my Teaching Credential in 2006 from National University. I have been teaching Physical Education for 15 years all over San Diego County. This 2021-2022 school year at O'Farrell Charter School will be my 10th year teaching at O'Farrell as well as being the Athletic Director.

COACHING: Coached high school athletics for 16 years coaching Aquatics.
JV Assistant Swim Coach 2 years
Head JV Swim Coach 2 years
Head Varsity Swim Coach 14 years
Head Varsity Water Polo Coach Boys 8 years
Head Varsity Water Polo Coach Girls 2 years

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Community: Eagle Scout
High School: 4 year Varsity Letter in Swimming, 2 Year Varsity Letter in Wrestling
College: 2 years Swimming for Palomar College. 3 Time State Champion in Swimming for the 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, and 200 Medley Relay.
Coaching: Taken 24 Swimmers to CIF Championships in 2012. Girls finishing 4th overall at CIF for Division II.

Won D3 CIF Championship for water polo in 2014

MISSION STATEMENT:

Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough.  The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

Physical Education is a sequential educational program.  It is based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful.