Q & A with CPHS Boys Basketball Coach Jano

Written by: Jeralis Suero

The 2023 Cliffside Park High School Basketball season has begun. I recently had an opportunity to speak with Coach Jano. We discussed how the season is going, expectations for players, and how he hopes for the season to continue.

Q: Who are your captains?

A: Our captain is Julius Gonzalez.

Q:Who are your returning star players?

A: Ryan Rojas and Julius Gonzalez.

Q:What makes a good leader for your team?

A: Someone whose actions speak louder than their words. A good leader leads the team by example.

Q: What is the best thing about your sport and/or coaching it?

A: I enjoy building relationships with my athletes.

Q: What makes your sport unique?

A: The atmosphere we play in is unique. It is important for everyone on the court to be locked in together as one.

Q: Where do you expect the team to rank this season?

A: I want the team to be competitive and to have some close wins.

Q: What are you and the team working on in practice?

A: Everything and anything.

Q: What expectations do you have for your players?

A: I expect my players to play hard. I want them to have enthusiasm and love for the game.

Q: What do you want your players to take away from the season?

A: I want them to take away a sense of community and pride for the school that they play for, as well as one another.

I cannot wait to see how this boys basketball season plays out. Thank you to coach Jano for helping out with today’s article. Good luck to everyone on the team. Go raiders!