Yorba Linda High School is turning to a familiar face to lead its football program into the future. The Mustangs have promoted from within, naming assistant head coach Jeff Domen as their new head coach for the 2026 season and beyond.

Domen, who served the last two seasons under former head coach Jeff Bailey, steps into a program known for its consistent success. He takes over a team that finished the 2025 season with a strong 9-3 record and ranked No. 40 in the state, continuing a legacy of winning established by his predecessor.

In his first comments as head coach, Domen expressed both gratitude and excitement for the challenge ahead. "Football has given me everything I have in my life," Domen told the Orange County Register. "That’s why I live to give back whatever I can. We’re obviously in a very competitive league with some great coaches. I’m excited for this opportunity."

He inherits a program that has been a powerhouse under Bailey, who compiled an impressive 58-11 record since 2020 before accepting the head coaching position at Beverly Hills High in February. With only three losing seasons since 2010, the Mustangs' culture of excellence provides a solid foundation for Domen's new era.

For fans of California high school football, coaching transitions like this mark the beginning of new chapters and fresh rivalries. As teams across the state prepare for the upcoming season, the focus in Yorba Linda will be on how Coach Domen builds upon the Mustangs' winning tradition in one of the nation's most competitive public-school leagues.