Coaches

 

Justin Lunt (Head Mens Basketball Coach at University of Pacific):

"Kris is not only a great coach but also an amazing leader for players to be around.  Kris is articulate, professional, and reliable as well as being an outstanding role model for student athletes."

 

Scott Orness (Head Boys Basketball Coach at North Kitsap High School & Executive Director of Drive Basketball)

" He understands how to develop and lead a program. Kris demonstrated this through the work he did in creating one of the best youth basketball programs in the state which not only develops fundamentally sound players, but has an emphasis of building positive character traits in young men and women." 

 

Roger Smith (Vice President of Northwest Basketball Camps)

"I have witnessed him break down skills, integrate drills and teach game concepts that have helped players achieve more than they thought they could accomplish.... I have worked with many young people Kris’ age over the past 25 summers with NBC Camps, and without reservation I can tell you that Kris Gallagher is one of the very best." 

 

Players 

 

Erin Barber (Former Player at University of Puget Sound, 2nd Team All Conference)

"Coach Gallagher was my coach at the high school and collegiate level.  He inspires, motivates, and excels at bringing out your best.  I have played under a lot of coaches in my life and Coach Gallagher truly understands the game of basketball.  With his knowledge and coaching ability, improvement is inevitable."

 

Nick Holden (Former Player at University of Puget Sound, 1st Team All Conference and 3rd Team All West Region)

"As a college athlete I seek to play to the best of my abilities and with Coach Gallagher's preseason instruction I was able to take the next step in my player development."

 

Trent Schulte (Former Bainbridge Roots AAU player, current Division 1 Baseball player at Gonzaga)

"Coach Gallagher brings a tremendous amount of positive energy and basketball IQ to the court everyday.  He pushed my teammates and I to get better not only as athletes but as people as well."

 

Parents

 

Father of a former Bainbridge Roots player (current High School player)

"The unique quality about Coach Gallagher is that he is not only a great X's and O's coach for game strategy, but even more importantly his passion for the game reaches the kids he coaches in both a playful and disciplined way.  Coach Gallagher had a strong impact and influence on my son not only as a basketball player but also as a student and teenager learning to make his own choices"

 

Father of a former Bainbridge Roots players (current High School players)

"I'd highly recommend to any parent looking to elevate their son or daughter's skills to consider working with Kris.  He's been a great influence on my two boys, not just on the basketball front but also on the life lesson front."

 

Father of a former Bainbridge Roots player (current High School player)

"Coach Kris Gallagher applies the right levels of passion and intensity to his basketball skill development trainings.  He is highly effective working with today's players of all skill levels.  Players respond very well to his coaching style and respect his knowledge of the game."