Mr. Gatson

Education, Certifications & Credentials:

• Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, Masters in Education

Alma Mater:

• Temecula Valley High School
• Humboldt State University

Bio:

Coach Gatson graduated from Temecula Valley High School where he was a two sport athlete. Coach Gatson then went on to receive a full athletic scholarship and earn All Conference and All Region Honors at Humboldt State University for the sport of football. Following graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology, Elzie became a collegiate coach for his college for the next three years and making the national collegiate playoff for Division 2.

Returning home to southern California, Coach Gatson has been involved in coaching, training, and mentoring for the last decade and held the role of being an athletic director for the last six years. Coach Gatson is married with three children and has even started his own non-profit called United sports Abroad that travels the world to offer American military families all over the world the opportunity to participate in sports and athletic camps. 

Favorite Subject in School:

Music, Golf, Gardening 

Hobbies:

Reading, Hiking, Camping and Decorating

SRA Ranger Since:

2025