Cesar Mireles began his coaching career in the fall of 2013 and has dedicated every year since to the disciplines of Cross Country and Track and Field. His coaching philosophy centers on helping athletes reach their full potential by studying their individual needs, setting ambitious goals, and maintaining motivation, discipline, and confidence.

Mireles’ coaching journey includes significant roles at Rocky Mountain College, an NAIA institution in Montana, and Bakersfield College, where he served as an assistant coach for three years. Noteworthy achievements include leading his high school boys' cross-country team to Montana’s first state title in 2015, coaching the state individual champion in 2020, and securing five team state podiums in Montana. At Bakersfield College, he coached the 2023 Women’s State Steeplechase Champion and two All-American runners, while also contributing to the men’s cross-country team’s first conference title in 30 years. Guiding Bakersfield College athletes to major accomplishments, including the 2023 Women’s State Steeplechase Champion and two All-Americans. Helping the BC men’s cross-country team earn its first back-to-back conference titles in 30+ years.

Mireles head coach journey featured a Bakersfield College’s 2024 men’s cross country team to a 7th-place finish at the State Championship, the program’s first top-10 finish in over 15 years. The team also featured a third-place State Championship finisher who earned All-American honors, marking the program’s first in over a decade.

As an athlete, Mireles is an accomplished distance runner with standout performances, including:

• Western State Conference 1500m Champion (2009)

• PRs: 4:08 indoor mile, 14:40 5K, 1:07:39 half marathon, and 2:22:17 marathon

• Winner of the Bakersfield Half Marathon

A Bakersfield native, Mireles is driven by his love for running and the influence of past coaching mentors, including Bernardo Salcido, Coach Dave Frickel, Alan King, and Pam Kelley. His future goals include building a competitive program and guiding athletes to academic and athletic success.