Coach CODY MACARTHUR - Varsity

A dedicated father of 2 sons 

Leighton and Colton and a daughter Breckyn. He is married to his wife Megan. He is a police officer for the LAPD and has over 22 years of coaching experience.

Cody played 5 years of youth football with the SV Vikings, before coming to Royal High school where he played all 4 years. He then went on to Moorpark CC for 2 years and then 1 season at Gardner-Webb University. He also enjoyed playing 7 seasons of tackle football with the LAPD football team.

He has coached every level of youth football in local organizations including Simi Valley Patriots, SV Vikings, Grace Lancers, Simi Valley Bulldogs and NFL Flag. For Cody, the true reward in coaching comes from witnessing the transformation of a player. His favorite moments occur when he sees a new or struggling athlete grasp a concept and make the pivotal shift, evolving into a confident player. His coaching philosophy is built on 3 core values: effort, focus and respect. He believes these principles are essential for both athletic and personal growth shaping his approach to helping young athletes succeed.

Cody's vision for Royal football is to bring the program back to its former glory- to a time when people knew Royal was a team to watch out for. It is his goal is to reignite a winning culture and turn the program into a destination where players want to be a part of something special . Cody is confident that if the team can rebuild that foundation the championships will follow.

“Failure is success if we learn from it” - Malcom Forbes

This mindset fuels Cody's approach to coaching as. He believes every experience whether success or failure is an opportunity to grow.

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Coach M.G. Cantero began his football journey at the age of seven and went on to build an impressive 18-year playing career, culminating at California Lutheran University. Over the years, he developed versatility across multiple positions, ultimately finishing as a strong tackle for the Kingsmen. During his collegiate career, he earned First Team All-SCIAC honors as a junior and Second Team All-SCIAC as a senior, while also serving as a team captain. He balanced his athletic success with academic excellence, graduating with a 3.77 GPA and earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.

Coach Cantero brings 14 years of football coaching experience, working with athletes from the youth level through high school. His coaching background extends beyond football to include basketball and track and field at various levels, as well as wrestling at Royal High School. His diverse experience and deep understanding of athlete development make him a valuable asset to the Royal Football program.

Off the field, Coach Cantero is a devoted husband and proud father of two sons, both graduates of Royal High School. When he’s not coaching, he enjoys leading his cycling club through the streets of Simi Valley and surrounding areas, or volunteering his time cooking with the Simi Valley Y’s Men at community events—where he’s especially known for his Santa Maria-style tri-tip and garlic bread.

Coach Cantero is passionate about building strong foundations for young athletes and takes great pride in helping them grow, both on and off the field.