Veteran coach one of the most successful in school history
Analy varsity basketball coach Brett Page has stepped down after 10 spectacular seasons with the Flying Tigers, ending one of the most successful runs in school history.
During his tenure, Page transformed a strong basketball program into an elite one, guiding the Tigers to a 206-87 record, a span that included seven Sonoma County League championships, the school’s first NCS title and yearly visits to the North Coast Section playoffs.
Along the way, Analy made multiple trips to the CIF Nor Cal State Championships, setting a standard of excellence that was among the highest in Northern California.
“We changed the culture of basketball at Analy; the expectations were Nor Cals every year and we would do the work to get there,” Page reflected. “The winning was cool but I’m most happy with the opportunity that I had to help young people chase a dream. I have many players that I now call friends. I think I’ll miss the work and the friendship and I’ll also miss the competition and the challenge of competing with the bigger programs,” he added.
After taking over the top post from successful longtime Analy coach Roger Wilson in 2008, Page immediately imprinted the Flying Tigers with the run and gun style that would be the team’s trademark for the next decade.
The results quickly followed, as the program developed a reputation and swagger that placed it near the top in the region.
“Coach Page certainly took the Analy boys basketball program to another level in his tenure,” Analy Athletic Director Joe Ellwood said. “The Analy community appreciates his commitment and dedication to the program and the hundreds of players he coach throughout the years.”
Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was the success of his players beyond high school, with many going on to play at the next level.
“We provided opportunities for our players to improve and work on their game and this increased their potential to play after high school,” Page noted. “I’ve coached more than 30 players who have gone on (to play in college). My goal has always been to help our players chase their dream of playing college basketball.”
Although he won’t be wearing Tiger blue, Page has no intention of retiring to the rocking chair, staying busy conducting clinics and coaching players on his AAU team, the Backcourt Ballers.
“It was a way of life and all about the work,” he said of his time at Analy. “I will miss that. However, I’m not out of the game, just preparing for the next challenge.”
Carpenter named as successor
Jason Carpenter was recently name to succeed Page as head of the Analy boys basketball program. Next week: a look at the new head coach.
