Kevin McCaffrey, who had led the baseball program at Corona del Mar High for eight years, was removed from his coaching post on Tuesday, ending a tenure that blended modest win totals with a reputation for extracting extra effort from limited rosters.
The Decision
School officials said in a brief statement that the program, despite a 15‑14 overall record and a second‑round playoff appearance, was not advancing at a pace that matched the administration’s expectations.
McCaffrey finished his stint with a 121‑81‑2 record, captured three league titles and guided the Sea Kings to a 2‑1 upset of Bishop Amat before falling 7‑6 to Fullerton in the next round.
The coach will remain at the school as a physical‑education instructor, a role he has held alongside his baseball duties, and his 46th birthday was observed just days after the personnel change.
Family ties run deep in the program; his father, Tom McCaffrey, enjoyed a long career as the baseball coach at El Toro High, a legacy that added a layer of local familiarity to the announcement.