Career
He was the head football coach of Santa Monica City College from 1936 to 1954 and its athletic director until 1968. Youel played for Howard Jones" Thundering Herd from 1931 to 1933. Youel played the position of center and lettered all three years.
The 1932 team reportedly had the best defense in the history of the program
The defensive unit allowed only two touchdowns all season. The defensive line consisted of All-American Aaron Rosenberg, Tay Brown, Ernie Smith, J. Dye, Byron Gentry, Ray Sparling, Robert Erskine, Curt Youel, Julius Bescos.
Curtis Youel wore number 35 and is on the list of all time 35s as noted on the Tribute to Troy website and the University of Southern California alumni site. The Trojans beat Pittsburgh in the 1933 Rose Bowl, 35–0, completing a record defensive year, allowing only two touchdowns.
Youel also lettered in baseball in the 1932 season.
He played first base. He also coached baseball and golf. His golf teams were renowned in the 1950s.