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Coach Lalo Fund

Gifts to the Coach Lalo Athletics Fund serve as the foundation of Verbum Dei Athletics.

Your support strengthens our programs by funding everything from training and development to the network of coaches and mentors guiding our Eagles. Additionally, your contributions provide essential nutrition, equipment, and travel resources, empowering our athletes to compete at the highest levels.

Ladislao "Lalo" Roghi Mendoza was a legendary figure at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, dedicating 23 years to shaping student-athletes both on and off the field. Under his leadership, Verbum Dei teams achieved remarkable success, winning five CIF championships—two in football and three in track and field. His football program reached historic heights, securing back-to-back state championships in 1981 and 1982 with an undefeated 26-0 record. Coach Lalo’s legacy of mentorship, guidance, and inspiration lives on through the newly established Coach Lalo Athletics Fund, ensuring that his spirit continues to inspire future generations.