Tony Ciarelli enters his second year as a volunteer assistant throws coach with the UC Irvine track & field program in 2022.
Last year, Ciarelli helped coach the Anteater throwers to five All-Big West honors, including two individual conference titles. Kyle Tsu won the men's shot put at the 2021 Big West Championships, while Brianna Villanueva took home the women's discus crown. Villanueva, who was also an all-conference performer in the hammer, was named the Big West Women's Field Athlete of the Meet. In addition, Tsu and Jack Pickard (Javelin) qualified for the NCAA West Preliminary Championships.
Ciarelli is a seasoned and accomplished throws coach with over 40 years of experience, coaching both high school and professional athletes. He has helped individuals achieve their goals from high school championships to the Olympics.
Most recently, Ciarelli was the throws coach at Newport Harbor High School, while he had previously served in the same capacity at Huntington Beach High School and Edison High School. He has mentored six California State Champions (4 discus, 2 shot put), 33 state medalists, and 52 state qualifiers.
Ciarelli is also a USAW Level 4 International Strength Coach.
