Galippo played middle linebacker, running back and receiver at Servite High School in Anaheim, California, and was the 2005 Serra League co-defensive player of the year, as well as the Orange County Register Defensive Player of the Year.
At Servite High School in Anaheim, California, Galippo demonstrated his versatility by playing linebacker, running back, and receiver, and was subsequently recognized as the 2005 Serra League co-defensive player of the year and Orange County Register Defensive Player of the Year.