With years of experience and visions for success, Coach Frank Salceda Sr. joined the PVHS basketball program this fall as interim head coach.
Now, with Greg Clark coming back as head coach, Salceda Sr. will stay on the coaching staff as an assistant varsity coach.
Salceda Sr. isn’t just any coach. He has personal connections with each of his players, and works to get to know them both on and off the court.
“Relationships are everything,” Salceda Sr. said. “My players know I’ll go to bat for them every single time.”
Salceda Sr. is a well known coach in the South Bay area, and has coached many of the current PV basketball players in years prior.
“Coach Frank has been my coach since sixth grade, so having him as my high school coach is a really cool thing to witness,” junior Grant Beshear said.
Salceda Sr. is a big advocate for positivity and having his players lift one another up, on and off the court.
“Every player wearing a Sea Kings jersey should understand what it means. The work, the sacrifice, and especially the brotherhood,” Salceda Sr. said.
“He constantly gives me confidence on the court, and he always tells me to shoot with confidence,” Beshear said.
Salceda coaches alongside his son, Frank “Frankie” Salceda Jr., who coaches the JV team.
“Coaching alongside my dad has been a really meaningful experience. He’s tough and holds everyone, including me, to a high standard,” Salceda Jr. said.
Salceda Jr. has high aspirations for his JV team this year. “I want the guys to understand the game, compete the right way, and be ready for that next step to varsity,” he said.
Salceda Sr. and Salceda Jr. have a strong coaching connection and are constantly learning new things about the game together.
“I’ve learned a lot from [my dad] about leadership, accountability, and how to connect with players on a deeper level,” Salceda Jr. said.
With both coaches bringing experience, support and commitment to their players, the Salcedas are going to make a lasting impact on the boys basketball program this year.