Justin Argenal, a 2004 grad of De La Salle, will be the next Spartans' head coach. He was an assistant at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Justin Argenal named new HC at De La Salle
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Interesting choice in that Justin had been a college assistant coach (at Southeast Missouri & CSDH) much like AJ Kuhle prior to moving back down to the HS ranks at his alma mater. One has to wonder how long he will want to stay at the high school level. He's the all time steals and assists leader at Chico St. His brother Gus is the head coach at CS East Bay and coaching is in his blood.
Took DLS less than a month to find one of their own... Maybe the DLS administrator had prepared a "short list" just in case Kuhle left sooner than expected.
I would also be concerned about his college experience, rather similar to Kuhle's; but I'd guess there were lots of discussions in the interviews
about whether Argenal could or would be committed for the long haul.
Apparently at least some of Argenal's family isn't far off, with his brother being at CS East Bay, so maybe his local roots are stronger than Kuhle's were.
I would also be concerned about his college experience, rather similar to Kuhle's; but I'd guess there were lots of discussions in the interviews
about whether Argenal could or would be committed for the long haul.
Apparently at least some of Argenal's family isn't far off, with his brother being at CS East Bay, so maybe his local roots are stronger than Kuhle's were.
I am sure there were lots of discussions about him staying for the long haul and I hope he does, but I feel sure he told them he would as all of us coaches do during interviews, but having that college coaching in his blood just seems to make it easier to jump back into it. Many college assistants that have never been a HS head coach fail to realize how big of a job for not that much pay it actually is. Hopefully he stays and hopefully he does such a great job I am studying his games very diligently as I do with many great coaches to improve in my craft. Looking forward to it.
Hey Coach, give me an address to send you one of our Tournament Programs. I think you would be interested in it.
Here's wishing you great hoops
Marc
Fantastic! I really appreciate that. One question for you or anyone on here for that matter. Do you know of a link for last season's state tourney games online. I was watching a few of them a now I can get the link on the CIF page to pull up. I have asked @cifstate on twitter several times already and it is if I don't exist. No answer at all. Thanks for any help. Would love to watch the semis and finals of most every class, especially Crespi's games and HW games. Thanks to anyone who can help!
I would think at least some of the tourney games from last year would be on YouTube somewhere...
But then, maybe not... might be copyright issues since many of the games were on live TV.
Doesn't hurt to try the YouTube search engine, tho... I have found some Chino Hills games that way, using the school's name in YouTube's search, ie. "Crespi High Basketball" or whatever other school you want.
I wasn't ready to stop watching hoops at the end of last season, so I found some Illinois state playoff games and watched those... And a few other states.
But then, maybe not... might be copyright issues since many of the games were on live TV.
Doesn't hurt to try the YouTube search engine, tho... I have found some Chino Hills games that way, using the school's name in YouTube's search, ie. "Crespi High Basketball" or whatever other school you want.
I wasn't ready to stop watching hoops at the end of last season, so I found some Illinois state playoff games and watched those... And a few other states.
I would think at least some of the tourney games from last year would be on YouTube somewhere...
But then, maybe not... might be copyright issues since many of the games were on live TV.
Doesn't hurt to try the YouTube search engine, tho... I have found some Chino Hills games that way, using the school's name in YouTube's search, ie. "Crespi High Basketball" or whatever other school you want.
I wasn't ready to stop watching hoops at the end of last season, so I found some Illinois state playoff games and watched those... And a few other states.
I will search youtube as I am already have a subscription to the nfhs network which shows all of the Illinois playoff games as well as a ton of other states. It costs about $90 per year but to someone like me its well worth it. Thanks for your help as I'll definitely check on youtube. Much appreciated.
Since you're interested in looking at how various teams are run, here are a couple of my faves to watch...
West Linn High School of Oregon, the state champ in Oregon's top division, four years running. Certainly they have had good talent (one kid played very well in the Nike Summit game and will be an Oregon Duck this coming season), but their system seems flawless and they'll remain a top-flight team as long as their coach sticks around.
Stevens Point Area Senior High of Wisconsin (their uni's and many of the links to their games use the school's initials (SPASH). Another team with solid talent but even better results, they crushed everybody they faced last year on the way to an undefeated season and state title (I think they only had one game where they won by less than 10, and it wasn't a playoff game).
I like to use this phrase for teams like this: "more than just the sum of their talent". btw, both teams graduated some really good seniors last year, but I have an idea they'll both be almost as excellent this year anyway due to their systems and therefore be worth a look if you find time this year.
West Linn High School of Oregon, the state champ in Oregon's top division, four years running. Certainly they have had good talent (one kid played very well in the Nike Summit game and will be an Oregon Duck this coming season), but their system seems flawless and they'll remain a top-flight team as long as their coach sticks around.
Stevens Point Area Senior High of Wisconsin (their uni's and many of the links to their games use the school's initials (SPASH). Another team with solid talent but even better results, they crushed everybody they faced last year on the way to an undefeated season and state title (I think they only had one game where they won by less than 10, and it wasn't a playoff game).
I like to use this phrase for teams like this: "more than just the sum of their talent". btw, both teams graduated some really good seniors last year, but I have an idea they'll both be almost as excellent this year anyway due to their systems and therefore be worth a look if you find time this year.
I have watched a little of Stevens Point and was TREMENDOUSLY impressed. I have West Linn on my list of ones to watch for sure, but now they have moved up to the top of my list. I love that phrase (more than just the sum of their talent) as that is what I am looking for in watching games and teams to help me improve as a coach. I have had a lot of success but I'm always looking for ways to get better. Thanks so much for the heads up and please don't hesitate to mention any others that you think I should take a look at.
Got the program yesterday, thanks so much I really appreciate you doing that. I guess I am going to have to make that call you suggested to the CIF office because the email I sent hasn't even been responded to.
