Longtime Pittsburg High School Football Coach to Retire

A legendary highschool soccer coach is about to name it a profession in Contra Costa County.

It’s been fairly the journey for Pittsburg Excessive College soccer coach Victor Galli.

For the previous twenty years, the Pittsburg native and former De La Salle Excessive soccer standout has received practically 200 video games, 15 league titles and captured a North Coast Part title simply final season.

However Friday night time’s “massive little recreation” in opposition to crosstown rival Antioch Excessive can be Galli’s final common season recreation as Pittsburg’s head coach.

“I adopted quite a lot of nice coaches that have been right here earlier than me. it’s been an amazing expertise,” he stated.

Galli is leaving to spend extra time along with his household, citing the year-round calls for of main one of many prime applications within the Bay Space.

Throughout his tenure, a number of of his gamers have gone on to play at Division I schools, with some even making it to the NFL.

However Galli stated it’s their improvement alongside that journey that brings him essentially the most pleasure.

“It’s simply nice to see them on this planet with success after which, you see them years later and also you see them with their households. That’s the superior half,” he stated.

Galli stated he’ll miss the camaraderie with coaches and gamers and nonetheless plans to contribute to the soccer program, simply not on a day-to-day foundation.

The staff nonetheless has soccer to play after Friday since they’re heading to the playoffs.

Galli is aware of it’s win or go dwelling. He’s ensuring to understand every second alongside the best way.

“It’s been an amazing journey and I simply hope this one can final somewhat bit longer. No matter occurs, it is meant to be. It’s been life fulfilling,” he stated.