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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Pacheco's- Megan & Sarah
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Lynda (Clevidence) Erickson- Mom & Coach
Lynda (Clevidence) Erickson played for the Streaks in 1990 & 1991. She was a very athletic post player. She was not afraid to be physical, and sometimes the refs thought too physical. Lynda was a great teammate, who understood what it meant to play hard. She was very coachable. When you spoke, she listened with her eyes. Lynda helped create a positive culture on our team with her attitude.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Barry Swanson- Rivalries & 1966
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Barry Swanson- Looking Back
The John Thiel era of the late 1950’s thru the early 1970’s was an exciting time in Galesburg. Boys basketball took over the community. Galesburg had just built a new high school, and a new gym. Everyone in town wanted season tickets to see their beloved Streaks play, and every boy in town wanted to play for John Thiel.
Barry Swanson grew up in the Thiel era. He was inspired by the teams of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. He was able to live out the dream of playing for the Streaks in 1964, 1965, and 1966. It meant playing in front of a packed houses every night.
My first experience with Barry was when he returned to coach the “Ponies” (Soph Streaks) for the 1974-5 season. I was just out of college, and was his assistant on the 1975 team. I had fun living out my dream of being a coach, and realized how much I had to learn. It was fun and exciting, in part as our team went 22-0. Eventually I moved over and coached girls basketball, and Barry went onto become the Streaks varsity boys coach.
Barry Swanson has a unique perspective on Galesburg boys basketball. He grew up watching the Thiel teams of Bumpy Nixon, played for the Streaks in the 1960’s glory days, and then coached Galesburg. I appreciate he was willing to share some of his memories of these times. I am posting his responses into two different posts. The first post I ask him about growing up in Galesburg, playing in the 1960’s, Dale Kelley, John Thiel, the 1976 team, and teams of the 1980’s. Later I will post with the focus on the Galesburg, Pekin, and Quincy rivalries of the ‘60’s, and the 1966 season. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Stef Mitchell- Tough & Confident
Stef Mitchell was a great shooter for the Streaks from 1991-1995. She could do a little bit of everything. She could handle the ball vs pressure and she could pass. Today she still ranks #9 all-time in assists with 364. She could score from threes but she could also post up. Today she is still the #10 all-time scorer for GHS with 1135 points. She had the height to guard multiple positions, to post up, and to rebound.
The biggest thing she brought to the Streaks program was a combination of a toughness and of a confidence. She started as a sophomore in 1993 on a team dominated by seniors- Christy Hickey, Heather Aten, and Ann Henderson. They went 26-4, and lost a heartbreaker in the Sectionals. To play as a sophomore on a mainly senior team is not easy, you are tested. This experience helped shape her over the next two years.
A huge part of Stef’s competitive strength came from her experience as an all-state golfer. In golf, you are out there by yourself. As a golfer, she learned to handle tough situations. That personality gave her an edge that she brought to the basketball court. After golf, often it seemed like tough situations basketball were easy for her to handle- she seemed competitive but calm.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Sean Hanlon & the Hanlon Party of 5
Sean Hanlon had a great high school career at GHS. He earned a D1 scholarship to Northwestern and was able to live the dream of every basketball player, to play basketball at the highest level. But he also experienced the underside of D1 when he experienced a coaching change with the new coach creating a completely different atmosphere.
Sean married Karla Emery, and today they live in Colorado with their three children. We have lived next door to Sean’s parents for the last 20 years so we have gotten to enjoy watching Sean’s family growing up from a distance.
I got Sean to answer some questions about his college basketball career, his career, and his active children.
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Cadwells Going Into GHS HOF
Melissa Cadwell |
As teams try to build to be champions, often there is that one team that gets in the way. In the NBA in the ‘80’s the Pistons had to get by the Celtics. Then in the ‘90’s the Bulls had to get by the Pistons. Those tough losses are painful as you can’t get over the top.
Our 1988 and 1989 teams took the step of winning our first Regional titles, and got the tradition of winning Regionals, winning 20 games, and being ranked in the top 20 going. For the Streaks, we couldn’t get past Moline in the late ‘80’s. The Streaks had a 7-29 record vs. the Maroons since the start of girls basketball thru the ‘80’s. In 1988 and in 1989, the Streaks advanced to the Sectional only to lose each year to Moline. Going into the 1990 season, Galesburg had lost 14 straight games to Moline. But things were to change during the 1990 season.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Leadership by Kaylee Miller
Friday, June 5, 2020
What Makes A Great Teammate?
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Leadership by Chelsea Stevenson
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Leadership by Coach Daniels
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Streaks Culture
We believe these five characteristics must be the heart of our team culture. The five characteristics allow us to be stronger together as a team, and produce a family atmosphere.
Monday, May 25, 2020
MINDSET
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Lexi Daniels- What Her Teammates Say
Lexi Daniels- Back Teaching/Coaching in Galesburg
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Neil Myer- Servant
Friday, May 22, 2020
Leadership by Casey Williams
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Lily- Shows Energy
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Leadership by Rainee Meeker (Sibley)
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Grace- Focused on Improving
Having point guard on the floor to set up the offense, handle defensive pressure, and get the team in the right defense is so important. While Riley has been getting the job done on the varsity level, Grace has done that for her teams. In JH and HS, Grace's teams have all won. As point guard on each of those teams, Grace has played a huge part in her team’s successes. Grace can handle the ball, she sees the floor and passes well, and she is athletic. She has the ability to get up and pressure the other team.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Leadership by Megan Young
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Leadership by Jess Howard
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Leadership by Andie Leibach (Allison)
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Abby- Keeps Competing
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Leadership by Jenna Wesselhoeft (Bicego)
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Riley- She's Got Passion
Today I have a conversation with Riley. Riley has started as a sophomore and as a junior on the varsity. While playing the point guard position, she has led the Streaks in scoring the past two years. As junior, she shot 50% from the field and 35% from threes.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Leadership by Jaque Gohlinghorst (Howard)
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Proud of Our Seniors- 2020
Sara Wood- Leadership
Thursday, April 30, 2020
David Klockenga Looks Back
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Lauren- Changed Plans This Spring
Sunday, April 26, 2020
"Is Great Worth It"
Anyone who is serious about being a champion should listen to this 2 minute talk by Doc Rivers. "The whole team has to make a choice: Is great worth it?"
Anyone who wants to be a champion, should listen to this 2 minute talk by Doc Rivers. "The whole team has to make a choice: Is great worth it?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJtq_mJ1piA
Woody, Thiel, and the 1968 Streaks
Saturday, April 25, 2020
"It's raining, I can't do anything."
We can't lift but we can still get stronger. |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Audree- Dealing with Stay At Home
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Molly Watson- Mom & Coach
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Player Development
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Thom Sigel- Coach of the "Face Painters"
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Mark Makeever- Parent Instilling Work Ethic as a Skill
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
200 Pounds Dribbling
- Time how long it takes to go thru the dribble series.
- 1- 25 Right Hand Pounds at Your Ankle
- 2- 25 Left Hand Pounds at Your Ankle
- 3- 25 Right Hand Pounds at Your Waist
- 4- 25 Left Hand Pounds at Your Waist
- 5- 25 Right Hand Pounds, Crossover, Re-Crossover- (Repeat- Pound, Crossover, Re-Crossover)
- 6- 25 Left Hand Pounds, Crossover, Re-Crossover- (Repeat- Pound, Crossover, Re-Crossover)
- 7- 25 Right Hand Pounds, Between Legs, Crossover- (Repeat- Pound, Between Legs, Crossover)
- 8- 25 Left Hand Pounds, Between Legs, Crossover- (Repeat- Pound, Between Legs, Crossover)