UPDATE: Memorial info for Wiley.
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Edison girls basketball coach Dan Wiley died Monday, Edison athletic director Rich Boyce confirmed today.
Wiley, 61, was found by his wife unrepsonsive at their home.
Wiley last saw his team’s players Sunday at Edison for picture day.
Boyce said Wiley was a special coach and a special man.
“Just the way he touched so many people,” Boyce said. “I told some kids here that if life is measured by how many people you touch, then Dan’s going to live forever.”
Wiley was entering his eighth season as the Chargers head coach. He compiled an overall record of 151-50 since taking over the job in the 2008-09 season.
Edison won its first girls basketball championship under Wiley in 2011, topping Troy High in a memorable Division 1A championship game.
“The girls were devastated to lose someone of that caliber who was like a second father to a lot of them,” Boyce added. “He touched a lot of lives, too many to count really. We’ve been receiving calls all day expressing condolences. And it does give the girls comfort. They loved him.”
More information, including services, is coming.
