Bio

Erik Johnson is entering his 27th year of coaching and his fifth year at CMS, where he will coach the defensive backs in 2018.

Prior to CMS, Johnson was the defensive coordinator for Occidental College from 2002-2012, where he was promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2012 season. During his time at Occidental, the team won four SCIAC titles and the defense led the SCIAC in fewest points allowed and rushing defense in 2003 and 2004. Over 20 of his players have earned All-SCIAC honors, including Mike Bryant '06, the SCIAC's first three-time Defensive Player of the Year. 

Prior to his arrival to Occidental, “EJ” coached at Crescenta Valley High School (Defensive Coordinator, 2001), John Muir High School (Assistant Coach, 1993-1994; Head Coach, 1994-2000) and Blair High School (Assistant Coach 1991-1993).

While at John Muir High School, Johnson coached over 40 athletes who went on to play Div. I FBS or FCS football.  The Mustangs' offense broke several school records, including total yardage and points scored in a season.  Defensively, John Muir ranked in the top five in points allowed in the CIF Southern Section in 1999 and 2000.  Johnson's teams won four league titles and made the CIF playoffs every year, advancing to the semifinals twice, and the quarterfinals three times.  He was named Pacific League Coach of the Year twice (1997 and 1998) and San Gabriel Valley Coach of the Year once (1997). He won four Pacific League titles at Muir and one at Crescenta Valley.

Johnson played quarterback at Citrus College (1986-1987) before transferring to St. Mary's College for the 1988 and 1989 seasons. He graduated from Cal State LA with a Bachelor of Arts in social science.

Johnson resides in Fontana, Calif., with his wife Gina. He has one daughter, Amber and one grandson, Tyler.