I have thought long on hard on this one and I not only take there records in mind but there program, scheduling and developing of young student athletes as well as what many people say about them. I have reffed many of these guys so this is my own personal takes. In no particular order.............
Vic Galli- He has done it longer and better then most have. His program for the most part are in the NCS Playoffs each and every year. His pre-season schedule is a good and tough as any public school in Northern California. He wants to play the best and he challenges his kids on a daily basis. He has brought pride to Pittsburg Football and not only is he a hell of a coach, teacher but an ever better person. I would have loved for my boys to have played for him. Friday night lights in Pittsburg is something special and they always put on a great show. His kids graduate, rarely loses kid to grades and produces a ton of players that go on to play at the next level.
Tim Murphy- This guy is a winner. Ygnacio Valley, Clovis & Clayon Valley Charter, wherever he goes, winning goes with him. One of the first to adapt the DLS workout routine, it all starts in the weight room with this guy. Team bonding in the weight room as well as on the field & classrooms put his team above most. Film study is something he teaches his players early on and his hard work ethic is contagious and it spreads. He teams as well prepared and his game plans are unique to each opponent and his style of play and lack of a kick game isn't the most popular among his parents but the end the results are the most important and he's on the winning side more then most. Murphy leads by example, he works hard in the weight room his teams, classroom and he expects his players to play the game the right way and if you haven't seen the Ugly Eagles, please get out and watch this squad, you will be entertained from start to finish. I think they will run the table and finish 9-1.
Matt Sweeney- Foothill has been lucky to have such a great coach for 20 plus years. First class all the way with this guy & very passionate about his Football Family. One of the best leaders of young men in the area and he will go to battle for his players and it doesn't stop once his players graduate, his loyalty is infectious and his former players look up to him like a 2nd father. His team is struggling this year but he coaches just as hard this year as he did last year when they won the EBAL and lost in the NCS Finals. Always coaches his teams until the final whistle and will coach the 2nd teamers as hard as his 1st teamers. His battle with cancer the past few months has been nothing short of inspiring. He coached Foothill's girls softball into the NCS Finals without missing a beat, will go to treatment and still make it back to school for practice, weights and meetings. His ability to not let cancer get or keep him down has been a great example to his players to never give up, never say I can't and keep trying. One of the hardest working coaches on the sidelines and involved in all 3 phases of the game.
Justin Alumbaugh- DLS coach that kept the well oiled machine going and might have given it a tune up along the way. Been a part of this program for a long while and knows what it takes to win at the highest level. His pre-season schedule is among the best around and will play anyone anywhere. I really love how he coaches to his players talents and isn't afraid to mix things up each and every week. I like how his teams play, well prepared, well disciplined and give great effort up and down his line up. His kids are so well prepared to play at the next level and his players respect him and it shows.
Craig Bergman- Monte Vista Mustangs have been a top level program almost ever since Bergman took over this program. Not sure there is a better offensive minded coach in our game and his teams have always been able to score but defense has been there trouble area over the past few years but I am seeing and hearing good things out of Danville this year. As a ref, my crews have had very little problems with Bergman or his staff, you knows who's in charge and even though he might not agree with you, he's got a very professional and respectful way of getting his points across. One of the hardest working coaches I have seen over my years, well liked among his players, parents and fans and hear very few negative things about his programs. His teams are always well prepared, play hard, respectful of the game and there opponents and runs a first class program. Has developed a great base of players that played at the next level and you always see alums come back to cheer his teams on.
Vic Galli- He has done it longer and better then most have. His program for the most part are in the NCS Playoffs each and every year. His pre-season schedule is a good and tough as any public school in Northern California. He wants to play the best and he challenges his kids on a daily basis. He has brought pride to Pittsburg Football and not only is he a hell of a coach, teacher but an ever better person. I would have loved for my boys to have played for him. Friday night lights in Pittsburg is something special and they always put on a great show. His kids graduate, rarely loses kid to grades and produces a ton of players that go on to play at the next level.
Tim Murphy- This guy is a winner. Ygnacio Valley, Clovis & Clayon Valley Charter, wherever he goes, winning goes with him. One of the first to adapt the DLS workout routine, it all starts in the weight room with this guy. Team bonding in the weight room as well as on the field & classrooms put his team above most. Film study is something he teaches his players early on and his hard work ethic is contagious and it spreads. He teams as well prepared and his game plans are unique to each opponent and his style of play and lack of a kick game isn't the most popular among his parents but the end the results are the most important and he's on the winning side more then most. Murphy leads by example, he works hard in the weight room his teams, classroom and he expects his players to play the game the right way and if you haven't seen the Ugly Eagles, please get out and watch this squad, you will be entertained from start to finish. I think they will run the table and finish 9-1.
Matt Sweeney- Foothill has been lucky to have such a great coach for 20 plus years. First class all the way with this guy & very passionate about his Football Family. One of the best leaders of young men in the area and he will go to battle for his players and it doesn't stop once his players graduate, his loyalty is infectious and his former players look up to him like a 2nd father. His team is struggling this year but he coaches just as hard this year as he did last year when they won the EBAL and lost in the NCS Finals. Always coaches his teams until the final whistle and will coach the 2nd teamers as hard as his 1st teamers. His battle with cancer the past few months has been nothing short of inspiring. He coached Foothill's girls softball into the NCS Finals without missing a beat, will go to treatment and still make it back to school for practice, weights and meetings. His ability to not let cancer get or keep him down has been a great example to his players to never give up, never say I can't and keep trying. One of the hardest working coaches on the sidelines and involved in all 3 phases of the game.
Justin Alumbaugh- DLS coach that kept the well oiled machine going and might have given it a tune up along the way. Been a part of this program for a long while and knows what it takes to win at the highest level. His pre-season schedule is among the best around and will play anyone anywhere. I really love how he coaches to his players talents and isn't afraid to mix things up each and every week. I like how his teams play, well prepared, well disciplined and give great effort up and down his line up. His kids are so well prepared to play at the next level and his players respect him and it shows.
Craig Bergman- Monte Vista Mustangs have been a top level program almost ever since Bergman took over this program. Not sure there is a better offensive minded coach in our game and his teams have always been able to score but defense has been there trouble area over the past few years but I am seeing and hearing good things out of Danville this year. As a ref, my crews have had very little problems with Bergman or his staff, you knows who's in charge and even though he might not agree with you, he's got a very professional and respectful way of getting his points across. One of the hardest working coaches I have seen over my years, well liked among his players, parents and fans and hear very few negative things about his programs. His teams are always well prepared, play hard, respectful of the game and there opponents and runs a first class program. Has developed a great base of players that played at the next level and you always see alums come back to cheer his teams on.
