Comments on: Former San Lorenzo football coach dies

By: Rachel Mullens "Silveria"

Rachel Mullens "Silveria" — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:50:31 +0000

I was Mr. Valois teachers aid in my Senior Year, I am so sad to hear he passed away. He was a great friend and a wonderful coach and teacher. Truly a great loss. Prayer to his family and friends. Thank you Mr. Valois for showing me such kindness and friendship. Rachel Ann Silveria Class of 1985

By: Pandi Cutkomp

Pandi Cutkomp — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:01:08 +0000

Mr Valois touched more than just the jocks @ SLZ. He would bring in unusual foods and share them with his students and tell of us places off the beaten path in Nor Cal to visit and expand our horizons. He was passionate about us being good people and enriching our lives. I think of him often. I’m proud to have known him.

By: Mark Lopez

Mark Lopez — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:28:05 +0000

I was shocked to learn that Mr. Valois had passed… I Graduated from SLZ Class of 1993, therefore I never had the opportunity to call him COACH… Mr. Valois was my Social Studies teacher, and let me tell you, Mr Valois shined just as much in class as he did on the field….He was the quarterback of that classroom and we caught every pass of information he threw.. He was a mentor to me, a man of many talents, and he made us lil shits come in touch with reality… I can still remember Mr Valois saying his famous word ” C-YA .” after every class….. Mr. Valois will be missed…. RIP

By: Richard Acquistapace

Richard Acquistapace — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:55:14 +0000

Coach Valois was the best coach I ever had. When I attended California State University, Hayward the team had just come off a loss – I did not know that, as I just wanted to “throw the brick.” I asked Coach Valois if I could join the squad and utilize what skills I had at quarterback to help the team. He kindly allowed me. I worked with the team and helped them every game. I believe he found potential in me and began to work with me both on and off the field. He was rough on me but he knew I had much more in me as a quarterback. The only loss (when I was there) was against UC Davis. The Pioneers went 8-2 that year. I give no credit to head Coach Tim Tierney or defensive coach Don Sawyer. Coach Valois was light years ahead of them. He was a good man who would always tell you what was on his mind and would never lie to anyone. I greatly respected him for that. When he left Cal State, Hayward, I dropped out of the football program. I have great admiration for him and hope all is well with his family. He is greatly missed. GOD bless him.

By: april murphy-sharp

april murphy-sharp — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:48:40 +0000

One of my best memories at slz was Mr. Valois class. He could always put a smile on your face. Why I remember him so much is because my best friend Kathy and I had his history class together and we would run in drop our books and leave. After a few times of that he gave us a name, we were the “Tardy Twins”. He was a great teacher and man may he rest in peace, and prays to his family….

By: kathy totty/padeiro

kathy totty/padeiro — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:16:39 +0000

What sad sad news..I just found out from a friend on mr valois passing..I was in his s.s. class as well 88 89..may he rest in peace! He was one of the best teachers that I had..he taught ppl a lot! I loved loved going to his class first period! Such a great man !! R.I.P. mr valois! U aremissed and thought about !

By: Greg Yoder

Greg Yoder — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:36:26 +0000

I played football at San Lorenzo High from 1967 to 1970. Coach Valois came on the field in my junior year and he was an instant icon as far as i was concerned. He was a driving force that ultimately set a high standard among all students as well as athletes. I’m very sorry to hear of his passing, however very blessed to have known him.

Thanks Coach Valois

By: Andy Smith

Andy Smith — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:40:45 +0000

I was hoping to play for Coach Valois my junior but he was hired at CAL State Hayward. I coach football at Rocklin HS and have been coaching my girls in softball for 10 years and every time I give a kid a nickname I think of Coach….I remember him calling Gary Bass (Sam) and many others ETC. ETC.

He sent me a letter from CAL STATE after the HAAL ALL-League vote that I still have 23 years later.

BLUE MAX and RED BARONS FOREVER

Thanks COACH

By: Mike Spears

Mike Spears — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:02:05 +0000

I played on the 1977 team and everything we achieved we owe to dick. After the season he got me into coaching and I’m still coaching today at Timberline HS in Lacey, WA. Dick was my mentor and a good friend. He taught me everything i know about offensive football. Rest in peace coach, you will be missed.

By: Jackie Pareja

Jackie Pareja — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:53:43 +0000

I had Mr. Valois as a Social Studies teacher at San Lorenzo. He did impact a lot of young peoples lifes. He was a good person. May he rest in peace.