Mike Padilla
Varsity Golf Coach
Head Coach 2025 – Current
Padilla joins Geffen Academy with collegiate head coaching experience, having previously served as the head men’s and women’s golf coach at Marymount California University. During his tenure, his teams competed at a high level while maintaining a combined team GPA above 3.30 — reflecting his commitment to both athletic and academic excellence.
An accomplished competitive golfer, Padilla has competed in elite amateur events including the U.S. Mid-Amateur and other high-level Southern California tournaments. He currently maintains a +4 handicap and continues to compete regularly, bringing firsthand tournament experience to his coaching.
Padilla holds a BA in Business Management and an MBA from Marymount California University, where he also competed as a student-athlete and won a conference championship. In addition to coaching, he serves as a swing instructor and club fitter at Plaza Golf in the South Bay.
