Support Staff
Dr. Dwight Dahms - Team Doctor
Dr. Dwight Dahms gradutated from high school in the San Diego area and went to earn a degree in biology from the University
of California San Diego. He attended medical school at the University of California Los Angeles and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Arizona. Dr. Dahms is a devoted sports enthusiast and has donated his services
to area youth sports teams for over 20 years. He is a team physician for Pepperdine, and associate physician for both Moorpark College and California Lutheran University athletics and is currently serving the US Soccer Team. Dr. Dahms has lived in the area since 1984 and his children graduated from Westlake High School.
Dr. Scott Blatt - Team Trainer
Dr. Scott Blatt prepped at Calabasas High School and earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge. Scott received his degree in chiropractic medicine
from Los Angeles College of Chiropracty. He has served the Warriors as a team trainer for 14 years and teaches athletic training at Westlake High School. His passion for sports led him to open Body Logic and Sports Therapy and he is a staff medical team doctor for the Association of Volleyball Professionals
and the Association of Surfing Professionals. Additionally,
Scott is an accomplished photographer, providing beautiful
imagery of our athletes in action. Dr. Blatt lives in Westlake Village.
Ms. Jessica Reinert - Physical Therapist
Ms. Jessica Reinert is in her sixth year serving the Warriors as a physical therapist and athletic trainer. Jessica prepped at Dodge City High School in Kansas and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas. Ms. Reinert went on to earn her MS degree in physical therapy from KU medical school in Kansas City, KS. While attending the University of Kansas she was a member of the prestigious Crimson Girls and the KU Dance Company. Jessica lives in Westlake Village.
Ms. Christina Harrison - Academic Advisor
Ms. Christina Harrison serves the Westlake Warrior Football Team as Academic Advisor. She is currently teaching US History and the American Political System. Although she has only been teaching at Westlake for 8 years, she has been the advisor of the Mock Trial Team for nine years, coaching them to county and state competition
in 1998. Ms. Harrison has prepped at Westlake High School and received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown UNiversity,
followed by a degree in law from the University of Utah. Dedicated to education, Ms. Harrison has donated countless hours tutoring, counseling, and supporting students in their efforts to be successful in their scholastic careers.
Mr. Rick Kelman - Equipment Supervisor
Mr. Rick Kelman serves the Westlake Warrior Football Team as Equipment Supervisor. He prepped at Birmingham High School and attended both LA Pierce College and California State University, Northridge. He first became involved with Warrior Football as a parent and ran the concessions when the Warrior Stadium was built. He has been on staff at Westlake High School for 9 years and considers his job a “labor of love” for the team. Rick also coaches the Girls JV Softball Team. He lives in Westlake Village with his wife of 37 years, Wendy. Sons, Chad and Brady, both played football for Westlake.
Ms. Ellen Hellman - Athletic Secretary
Ms. Ellen Hellman is beginning her fifth year as the Westake High School Athletic Secretary, following 3 years at the front desk. Warrior athletes and coaches depend on her dedication to accuracy to ensure that every detail of competition is complete. Ellen graduated from James Madison High School, NYC and went on to earn a BA degree in English from Brooklyn College, NYC. A resident of Agoura since1979, Ellen coached youth track for many years. Her daughter Meredith attended Agoura High School where she lettered in 3 sports.
Mr. Hector Castro - Booster President
Mr. Hector Castro has served the Warriors as Varsity Game Announcer
for 8 years. He graduated from John Marshal High School in Los Feliz, CA and went on to attend California State University,
Los Angeles. His dedication to youth sports began with the Westlake Braves organization where he volunteered as Athletic
Director and President for 14 years. He is the proud father of three sons. Steven and Ryan attended Westlake High School and played football for the Warriors. Younger brother, AJ is currently a member of the Warrior Football Team. Hector has been a resident of Thousand Oaks since 1989 and is currently serving as the Westlake
Football Booster President.
Game Production Crew
The "Crew" has been working warrior football games together for over six years. Mark "Hawk-eye" Ranieri shares announcing and sound system duties. Jeff "The Boss" Johnson is responsible for the largest high tech scoreboard and message center in the Marmonte League. Hector "The Voice" Castro shares announcing and sound system duties with Hawk-eye. And George "The Thumb" Roberts is the man that controls the clock. Rumor has it the opportunity to watch this crew at work in the booth has been sold at the Warrior Golf auction for hundreds of dollars.
Varsity Chain Crew
Some members of the "Chain Machine" have been working varsity games for over 5 years. From left to right we have Steve "Muscleman" Stuart, Crew chief Mike "Just the Box" Schneider, Gary "The Back Up" Gatena, Ken "The Grip" Winer, and Bill "The Brain" Wismann. Crew Chief Schneider runs a tight ship and requires discipline, commitment and off season training and conditioning from all of his crew members. It has been said by referees that when the crew is "On" they are unmatched by anyone in the State. Warrior elders speak of a legend that the Chain Machine crew is able to dismantle, clean, and rebuild the chains and down marker blind folded in less than 1 minute. Autographs available at all home games.