Expectations are high for the varsity basketball teams as both the girls and boys teams came one win away from making the championship last season. In addition the boys F/S team won the championship, while the girls JV team came up just short in the championship game. With much of the talent from last year’s team coming back this year, the Galileo Press wanted to see what players and coaches were focusing on and to learn a bit more about them with the season right around the corner.
Coach Lee, boys assistant coach
“I’ve been coaching for 22 years,and joined the galileo staff in 2008. I would love the varsity team to make the city championship, be accountable for each other, play selflessly, and to grow as young men. I am very impressed with Darryn, going into his 4th year, he has been helping me this summer finding who’s coming to practices. His play has also been great and steadily improving each year. I hope we are in the top 4 teams with Washington, Lowell, and Lincoln.”
Ms. Amaro, JV girls assistant coach
“This is my first year coaching. I have coached volleyball in the past, and basketball in other events but not officially. I am excited for this year and I hope we have a great season. I heard we have a rivalry with Lincoln, so I am looking forward to playing them.”
Coach Mark, boys assistant Coach
“I’ve been coaching since 1992, about 33 years ago. I started coaching at Galileo in 1996.I think Darryn W has been doing a great job so far helping with the team and practicing hard. He’s been a great example for the team so far. Our goal is to be a strongly competitive team this year. were looking forward to beating Lincoln this year.”
Coach Chen, girls assistant coach
“This is my first year coaching at Galileo and coaching in general. My expectations for the team are put the team first, have good sportsmanship, accountabiity and communication. I also want us to be respectful and entertaining. It’s too early to say if any players are doing a stand out job. Im looking forward to playing all teams.”
Nathan L. 10th grade guard
“My goal this season to reach the championship and to be a respected team in our conference. I want us to play smooth, fluid basketball. I’ve been impressed with Josh K, and Dean B, as their performances in practices have been good. I’m looking forward to playing Lowell I’ve heard that they are pretty good.”
Angelica H 12th grade, guard
“I want to score at least 10 pts a game this year. Our expectations are to work together as a team, and play hard.
One player that has i’ve been impressed with is Mia F., she has been a great example of what a basketball player should look like. I am excited to play Lincoln or Balboa.”
Darryn Wong 12th grade, guard
“One goal i have for the season is to be able to make it to the finals, and make the team much better. I think we can make it to at least the semi-finals.I have a personal goal to make All-City this year. I think Chris L has been a standout player in practice, he’s great at making opponents nervous on the court and helps keeps us together. I am excited to play Washington this season.”
Betsy D. 12th grade, guard
“My goal is to do well this season, and make all-city. I am proud of Angelica and Mia for all the work they’ve done in preparation for this season. I am excited to play Balboa because we always have an entertaining game.”
Shaune D. 12th grade, guard
“I want to win the championship this year, in my final year. I am looking forward to beating Lowell. I want to average at least 10 points and 7 rebounds a game. A individual goal I have is to be the best player I can be and positively help my team.”
Sharon Y 12th grade, forward
“It’s my first year on the team, so my goal is just to improve and support my teammates, all while having fun. I hope everyone is nice to each other and we all try our best to beat the opponents we face. Mia and Angelica have made All-City so I am exicted to see them playing this year. I’m looking forward to playing Lowell because I’ve heard we have had a rivalry with them.”
Chris L. 11th grade guard
“My goal is to make the playoffs this year. I want us to be successful and win a championship. I want to average 10 points and 7 steals. I have been impressed with Darryn on the court so far, his work ethic is extraordinary. I’m looking forward to playing Lowell.”
Mia F 12th grade, forward
“One goal I have is to have a good season, win a lot of games, and have a team dynamic. My expectations are to play better, and to play hard as a team. I want to give a shoutout to Angelica H, Juliette F, and Denise from JV for all the work they’ve been putting in. I am looking forward to playing Washington, we cooked them last year on their senior night, and I want to do it again this year.”
