Emil Lippe /Senior Staff Photographer
When many children his age were still learning their ABCs and 123s, Cullen VanLeer learned the game of basketball next to his dad.
John VanLeer, who is in his 24th season as head coach at Pacific High School, often brought his toddler son with him to scout opponents. Throughout the games, Cullen watched his dad write down notes about specific players and plays that might work against the opponent in the future.
Despite Cullen’s age, John didn’t have to worry about watching him and the game at the same time, though.