"We've had a great run," Lossin said, who is taking over the co-ed team from Mark Murnane, who served as head coach for the past three years. "Mark did an excellent job and he really brought the team to new heights. I'm excited to keep that momentum going."
Over the last few seasons, Murnane and Lossin led the Blue Devils on a storied run that included three Monticello Empire League championships, NorCal sectionals, and a nearly-undefeated record. The 32-member squad has been a highlight of Davis sports and hopes to continue that tradition of success.
"Blue Devil Badminton is a distinct gem among the athletic programs at Davis Senior High," said Athletic Director Mark McGreevy. "Over the past couple of years, assistant coach Chris Lossin has been a key contributor to its development. I am very pleased to announce that he will now be assuming leadership of the team. His passion for the sport and dedication to developing our students, not only as athletes but as individuals, make him the perfect choice to guide our program into its next chapter, continuing its familial team culture and competitive excellence."
Lossin, who has played badminton for the past 40 years, brings a balanced approach to his coaching style. He used the sport as a stress reliever during his grad school days and encourages his athletes to stay similarly "level-headed, body and mind."
"I really like how our program emphasizes all aspects of life," Lossin said. "We're learning about badminton, but we're also learning about leadership, commitment, dedication. There's a lot of life skills that come with training and practice, and that's what I like about our team at DHS specifically."
Lossin has spent the summer developing curriculum, making a website for the club, and recruiting potential assistant coaches. However, when thinking about what he looks forward to most in his first season as head coach, it's simply "seeing the kids again, hands down."
"I love working with the students. There's so much wonderful comradery. They not only enjoy playing badminton, but they enjoy being with each other," Lossin said. "Living up to our success is a high bar, but I'm pretty... Click here to read full article
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