Meet the Coaches
Our team brings years of experience and new ideas together to provide a more inclusive approach. We aim to have our athletes take more from their high school sports experience than just making new friends, memories and setting personal records but rather a mindset and skills they can use in their future.
Get in touch
Please email Coach Garza - djgarza@scusd.net
David
Garza
Competed in XC & Track @
Wilcox (C/O 2011).
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2011
Coach Garza has coached at Wilcox for 10 years (by 2024) and has been head coach for XC since 2023.
XC and Track were a big part of his high school experience and he aims to provide such a memorable experience to the athletes he coaches today.
Lalida Maokhamphiou
Competed in XC & Track @
Wilcox (C/O 2012)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2023
Coach Lalida has a shared passion for the sport, excitement to guide aspiring athletes and shape the future of the team.
She is at the top of most of Wilcox's all time records!
Jesus
Covarrubias
Competed in XC & Track @
Wilcox (C/O 2014)
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2024
Coach Jesus holds the current 800m record!
Liam
Orsi
Competed in XC & Track @
Terra Nova HS.
Coaching @ Wilcox
since 2026.
Coach Orsi was very inspired by his coaches & is currently a recreational distance runners who loves the mountains & the community that running fosters.
Becki
Kriege
Competed in XC & Track @
Wilcox (C/O 1984) & in college.
Coached @ Wilcox
2011 - 2025.
Becki coached for a number of years at Wilcox alongside Walt VanZant.
She is still involved with the XC program but mainly helps with special events.