EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2025- present)

ANGEL@NMHSCA.COM

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6600 Palomas N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87109

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ANGEL E. CASTILLO III

Angel E. Castillo III is a true product of the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA), embodying the values of dedication, mentorship, and service to the coaching community. He has experienced the organization from every angle—first as an All-Star athlete, then as an All-Star coach, later as a Sports Director, and now, as the Executive Director of the NMHSCA.

A native of Silver City, Angel grew up immersed in the values of teamwork, discipline, and mentorship—principles that would later define his coaching and leadership career.

After graduating from Silver High School, Angel attended Western New Mexico University, where he pursued his passion for education and athletics. He returned to his alma mater as a history teacher, assistant softball coach and assistant football coach, working under his former coach and mentor, Henry Carrillo. His time at Silver High instilled in him a deep appreciation for the role of coaches in shaping young lives.

In 2000, Angel and his family moved to Las Cruces, where he coached varsity baseball under Henry Carrillo and football under the legendary Jim Bradley at Mayfield High School. During his tenure, he contributed to three football state championships and multiple district titles.

Angel’s leadership took a new turn in 2008 when he was selected as the first-ever head football coach at Atrisco Heritage Academy. In addition to building a football program from the ground up, he also served as the head of the Freshman Academy, helping to guide and mentor young students during a critical transition in their academic and athletic journeys.

Family has always been a central part of Angel’s life, and in pursuit of being closer to his growing children, he accepted a coaching and teaching position at V. Sue Cleveland High School. In 2011, he was named head coach of the girls’ softball program while continuing to serve as a varsity assistant football coach. Under his leadership, Cleveland Softball finished as state runner-up in 2016, before capturing the state championship in 2021.

Beyond coaching, Angel has been deeply involved with the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) for nearly three decades. Since 2016, he has played a crucial role in organizing the NMHSCA Softball All-Star events and assisting with the Annual Coaches Clinic. Recognizing his unwavering commitment, Buster Mabrey officially named him a Sports Director in 2024, entrusting him with overseeing various All-Star sports.

In November 2024, when Buster fell ill, Angel stepped in to ensure the smooth execution of Fall Sports All-Star events and All-State selections, demonstrating his dedication to the coaches and athletes of New Mexico. Following Buster’s passing in December, the NMHSCA Board of Directors unanimously selected Angel as the new Executive Director, carrying forward the vision and legacy of his mentor.

As the NMHSCA moves forward, Angel remains steadfast in his mission to uphold tradition while embracing progress, ensuring that New Mexico’s coaches and student-athletes continue to receive the support, advocacy, and recognition they deserve.