MATT LIVINGSTON - Head Coach
Matt Livingston grew up in San Diego and played baseball for the Torrey Pines HS Falcons for 4 years. He graduated in 1988 and was recognized as an All-Palomar League infielder. He graduated with a BS in Zoology from Brigham Young University, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of San Diego. Matt has coached baseball at TPHS since 2000, as both a head coach and an assistant coach at all three levels, varsity, jv and frosh. He also served as the school's Boys Athletic Director from 2014-2016, helping the school achieve the award of "California State Athletic School of the Year". Since 2016 Matt has been working as the ASB Activities Director at TPHS. Matt has also coached football and girls basketball at TP. He has been employed full time as a science teacher in the San Dieguito district since 1996 and at TPHS since 2002. Matt was named "Teacher of the Year" in 2010. Matt lives in Oceanside with his wife and 5 children.
RICK RAY- VARSITY COACH
NATHAN KUTCHTA - VARSITY PITCHING COACH
Nathan Kuchta is currently in his 1st year as the Varsity Pitching Coach at Torrey Pines High School. He grew up in Orange, CA and graduated from El Modena High School in 2013. Nathan started his college playing career at Cypress Junior College and posted a 2.84 ERA over 98.1 innings during his Sophomore season. He earned a scholarship to play at the University of San Diego where he pitched for the Toreros from 2015-2018. Kuch was also a member of the 2016 YD Red Sox– Cape Cod League championship team, learning from top coaches & competing against the top players in the nation.
Going into the 2017 season at USD, Nathan suffered Tommy John surgery. After 12 months of rehab & training, he pitched again & finished out the 2018 spring season as a weekend starter for the Toreros. Coach Kuchta graduated from USD with a degree in Business Administration.
After the 2018 season, Nathan decided to follow his passion to play baseball & travel internationally. He earned a spot in the professional Australian Baseball League pitching for the Perth Heat in Western Australia. After losing the championship series with the Heat, Kuch traveled to Brno, Czech Republic to play in the semi-professional Czech Extraliga for Hroši Brno. Nathan also served as an Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach for the 16U and 18U Hroši Brno teams while overseas.
Making the transition from player to coach, Nathan has worked specifically with high school aged travel teams in the San Diego area including CBA & the San Diego Longhorns. Coach Kuchta has a unique way of connecting with players while placing an emphasis on individual skill development & mental skills. Nathan's mission is to help young athletes reach their full potential by being a student of the game & giving 100% effort.
Nathan Kuchta is currently in his 1st year as the Varsity Pitching Coach at Torrey Pines High School. He grew up in Orange, CA and graduated from El Modena High School in 2013. Nathan started his college playing career at Cypress Junior College and posted a 2.84 ERA over 98.1 innings during his Sophomore season. He earned a scholarship to play at the University of San Diego where he pitched for the Toreros from 2015-2018. Kuch was also a member of the 2016 YD Red Sox– Cape Cod League championship team, learning from top coaches & competing against the top players in the nation.
Going into the 2017 season at USD, Nathan suffered Tommy John surgery. After 12 months of rehab & training, he pitched again & finished out the 2018 spring season as a weekend starter for the Toreros. Coach Kuchta graduated from USD with a degree in Business Administration.
After the 2018 season, Nathan decided to follow his passion to play baseball & travel internationally. He earned a spot in the professional Australian Baseball League pitching for the Perth Heat in Western Australia. After losing the championship series with the Heat, Kuch traveled to Brno, Czech Republic to play in the semi-professional Czech Extraliga for Hroši Brno. Nathan also served as an Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach for the 16U and 18U Hroši Brno teams while overseas.
Making the transition from player to coach, Nathan has worked specifically with high school aged travel teams in the San Diego area including CBA & the San Diego Longhorns. Coach Kuchta has a unique way of connecting with players while placing an emphasis on individual skill development & mental skills. Nathan's mission is to help young athletes reach their full potential by being a student of the game & giving 100% effort.
TOMMY SIMIS - ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH
Tommy Simis was born and raised in San Diego. Attended Poway High School where he was a 3-year Varsity Baseball player and was a part of the 2006 and 2008 Div 1 CIF Championship teams.
After graduating in 2008, he earned a scholarship to Cal State University Northridge to continue his career in baseball. As a Freshman, Tommy started 25 games as an infielder before suffering a devastating back injury. After missing his entire Sophomore season recovering from 2 spinal fractures, he started his following 3 seasons as a Captain of the team. After deciding to hang up his cleats due to nagging back problems, he finalized his college career with a Bachelor Degree in Urban Development with a Minor in Communications.
After recovering from a spinal fusion in 2014, Tommy immediately began his coaching career with various travel baseball teams in San Diego before landing a High School Varsity position as the infield coach for Poway High School from 2017-2019. Tommy currently works for PBS Construction, flipping and renovating apartments, condos and homes. He enjoys playing golf and basketball in his free time as well as watching sports. He currently lives in Carmel Mountain Ranch and is the current Varsity assistant infield and hitting coach for Torrey Pines Baseball.
Tommy Simis was born and raised in San Diego. Attended Poway High School where he was a 3-year Varsity Baseball player and was a part of the 2006 and 2008 Div 1 CIF Championship teams.
After graduating in 2008, he earned a scholarship to Cal State University Northridge to continue his career in baseball. As a Freshman, Tommy started 25 games as an infielder before suffering a devastating back injury. After missing his entire Sophomore season recovering from 2 spinal fractures, he started his following 3 seasons as a Captain of the team. After deciding to hang up his cleats due to nagging back problems, he finalized his college career with a Bachelor Degree in Urban Development with a Minor in Communications.
After recovering from a spinal fusion in 2014, Tommy immediately began his coaching career with various travel baseball teams in San Diego before landing a High School Varsity position as the infield coach for Poway High School from 2017-2019. Tommy currently works for PBS Construction, flipping and renovating apartments, condos and homes. He enjoys playing golf and basketball in his free time as well as watching sports. He currently lives in Carmel Mountain Ranch and is the current Varsity assistant infield and hitting coach for Torrey Pines Baseball.
PAUL DEFRANCESCO - JUNIOR VARSITY COACH
Cathedral Catholic HS - 2007- 2008 varsity baseball starter as an outfielder and pitcher. 2008 CIF Champs for baseball.
2 sport letterman at Cathedral Catholic (football and baseball).
Palomar college - 2008-2010 Pitcher.
Sonoma State University- 2012 starting pitcher.
Paul eventually graduated from Cal State San Marcos in 2015 with a 3.75 GPA with a degree in Psychology, and minor in education. Paul has worked in education since 2015.
Assistant coach Mission Bay High School 2017.
Torrey Pines Assistant JV coach 2018- 2019. JV Head Coach 2020.
Paul lives in Del Mar, CA with his wife Elena, and two sons Luca (07/09/17) and Leo (12/14/19).
2 sport letterman at Cathedral Catholic (football and baseball).
Palomar college - 2008-2010 Pitcher.
Sonoma State University- 2012 starting pitcher.
Paul eventually graduated from Cal State San Marcos in 2015 with a 3.75 GPA with a degree in Psychology, and minor in education. Paul has worked in education since 2015.
Assistant coach Mission Bay High School 2017.
Torrey Pines Assistant JV coach 2018- 2019. JV Head Coach 2020.
Paul lives in Del Mar, CA with his wife Elena, and two sons Luca (07/09/17) and Leo (12/14/19).
FRANCIS LONA - FRESHMAN COACH
I've been teaching at TPHS for 19 years and have coached Freshmen Baseball for the past four years. During the winter I also coach Freshmen Soccer. I'd like to think that I help to shape the future of our Falcons Athletes...I've also had the pleasure of working with Coach Matt Livingston over the past couple of years and I learned so much from him and this year I am looking forward to working with Coach Max. Go Falcons!!
I've been teaching at TPHS for 19 years and have coached Freshmen Baseball for the past four years. During the winter I also coach Freshmen Soccer. I'd like to think that I help to shape the future of our Falcons Athletes...I've also had the pleasure of working with Coach Matt Livingston over the past couple of years and I learned so much from him and this year I am looking forward to working with Coach Max. Go Falcons!!
MAX IANTORNO - ASSISTANT FRESHMAN COACH
Coach Max Iantorno graduated from TPHS Class of 2008. He played two Varsity sports, Water Polo and Baseball, gaining 5 Palomar League Championships and 3 CIF Final Appearances during his time as a Falcon. As a first basemen and power hitter, he brings great experience to the players in approach, swing mechanics, and mental discipline at the plate. Coach Max is an old soul who still believes Baseball is America's pastime and works hard in keeping that tradition. His coaching style embodies hard work, striving for greatness, and teaching players how to be gentlemen on and off the field. He his a great fit for the freshmen class and will guide players in preparation for the next level.
"It is an honor to work under my former freshman coach, Coach Livingston, and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful program."
"Bubble Gum and Seeds got us here, the Love of the Game keeps bringing us back"
"It is an honor to work under my former freshman coach, Coach Livingston, and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful program."
"Bubble Gum and Seeds got us here, the Love of the Game keeps bringing us back"