What people say about Coach Kane
Former players, a fellow coach, and his son talk about what it's like to be coached by Dennis Kane. Tap any video to watch.
“He's demanding, but not demeaning.”
Kamal AssafCoach, La Jolla High School, 2004 to 2012
“Completely okay with mistakes, as long as they were effort-based.”
Tim GarlinPlayed for Coach Kane, Kearny Mesa High, 1985 to 1987
“He cares about you as a person more than he does about the basketball.”
Julian PhelpsPlayed for Coach Kane, Mission Bay High, class of 2013
“He said what he did, and he did what he said.”
Ernest AlexanderPlayed for Coach Kane, San Diego High, class of 1994
“My mom said, ‘That was the same PE coach I had back at San Diego High.’”
Geronimo MariscalPlayed for Coach Kane, Mission Bay High, class of 2013
“Everything was earned, for sure. Nothing was given.”
Jared KaneCoach Kane's son, Mission Bay High, class of 2013
“We responded to him immediately.”
Clarence HillAssistant coach, San Diego High School, 1992
"Development is something over time. Games are just a snapshot of what they know and what they've learned."
Coach Dennis Kane