LOS ALAMITOS – The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) has announced the appointment of Joe Hoggatt, Athletic Director at Bishop Amat High School, as its new Assistant Commissioner of Athletics. The announcement was made by CIF-SS Commissioner of Athletics Mike West, with Hoggatt set to officially assume the role on July 14.
“Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from both public and private school settings,” said West. “He has been a steadfast supporter of the CIF Southern Section for many years, playing a pivotal role in the administration of our baseball and football championship events. His deep understanding of high school athletics will be an invaluable asset to our organization. We are thrilled to welcome Joe to the CIF-SS family.”
Hoggatt’s career in athletics spans over two decades, marked by leadership, dedication, and success. Since 2022, he has served as the Director of Athletics at Bishop Amat High School. Prior to that, he was the school’s Assistant Athletic Director from 2015 to 2022 and took on the role of head baseball coach in 2014.
Before joining Bishop Amat, Hoggatt spent 12 years teaching social studies at Canyon High School in Anaheim (2002–2014), where he also led the Comanches’ baseball program to two finals appearances in 2003 and 2007. His coaching portfolio also includes roles as an assistant girls’ golf coach at Bishop Amat and a varsity assistant football coach at Canyon High.
Hoggatt’s contributions to high school athletics extend beyond the field. He has served on the CIF Southern Section Baseball Coaches Advisory Committee and is an active member of the American Baseball Coaches Association, the California Teachers Association, and the National Educators Association.
“I’m honored to accept the role of Assistant Commissioner for the CIF Southern Section,” said Hoggatt. “I look forward to supporting the mission of education-based athletics and collaborating with our dedicated administrators and member schools to create meaningful opportunities for student-athletes. I’m excited to contribute to the continued excellence of the CIF-SS.”
Hoggatt’s academic achievements include earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from California State University, Fullerton, in 2000, and a master’s degree from Hope University in Fullerton in 2019.
At 54, Hoggatt resides with his wife, Krissy, and their two children, Janelle and Turner.
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