Saugus Girls' Basketball Coach Steps Down After Historic Season

Anthony Falasca cites desire to spend more time with family and further professional career

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:18am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a girls' basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in navy, red, and gold representing the sport's intensity and the transition underway for the Saugus High School team.The departure of Saugus girls' basketball coach Anthony Falasca after a historic season signals the end of an era, but also the start of a new chapter for the program.Santa Clarita Today

After four years as the head coach of the Saugus High School girls' basketball team, Anthony Falasca has announced his decision to step down from the position. Falasca led the Centurions to their most successful season in program history, including a trip to the CIF Southern Section championship game and a run to the SoCal regional finals in the state playoffs. However, Falasca cited a desire to spend more time with his family and further his professional career as the reasons behind his departure.

Why it matters

Falasca's departure marks the end of a successful tenure that saw the Saugus girls' basketball team reach new heights. His decision to step away highlights the challenges and sacrifices head coaches often face, balancing their professional responsibilities with their personal lives. The news also raises questions about the future direction of the Centurions' program as they search for a new leader.

The details

In a statement posted on social media, Falasca announced his decision to step down as the Saugus girls' basketball head coach. He cited a desire to 'spend [time] with my family and further my professional career' as the primary reasons behind his departure. Falasca, who has been coaching for over 25 years, said he has 'always put everybody else kind of before me' and that it's time to be 'a little selfish and put me and my family first'.

  • Falasca has been the head coach of the Saugus girls' basketball team for the past four years.
  • This past season, Falasca led the Centurions to a historic campaign, winning a program-best 27 games and reaching the CIF Southern Section championship game.
  • After the playoff run, the Centurions continued their season in the state playoffs, where they won three games and ended the year as SoCal regional finalists.

The players

Anthony Falasca

The former head coach of the Saugus High School girls' basketball team, who has stepped down after four years in the position.

Saugus High School

The school where Falasca served as the head coach of the girls' basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I want to thank all the players I have coached over the years for making my coaching journey so special. I couldn't have asked for a more incredible season and will miss every aspect of coaching at Saugus High School.”

— Anthony Falasca, Former Head Coach

“I've always put everybody else kind of before me, and I'm going to be a little selfish and put me and my family first. I think everyone understands the sacrifices that I put over these last 25-plus years, but more so in these past four or five years to build the program to have a lasting impression at Saugus.”

— Anthony Falasca, Former Head Coach

What’s next

The Saugus High School administration will begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead the girls' basketball program.

The takeaway

Falasca's departure highlights the challenges and sacrifices that head coaches often face, balancing their professional responsibilities with their personal lives. His decision to step away from the Saugus girls' basketball team after a historic season raises questions about the future direction of the program as the school searches for a new leader.