05/13/2026
After two years of coaching varsity basketball, I am stepping away… and it’s not an easy decision.
Not because of the players. They’ve been incredible.
Not because of the parents or school district. They’ve been extremely supportive.
Christina and I were very surprised to learn that we’re expecting our fourth child 😳. Taylor Baby #4 is on the way… and yes, send help!
My coaching career wasn’t a movie-style Cinderella story. We didn’t build a powerhouse or compete for conference championships.
But I do believe we made progress.
Our full-court press and fast-break style was fun to watch and even more fun to coach. And our playoff upset at Elk Mound? I’ll carry that memory with me forever.
Most of all, I’m proud to say our teams played HARD.
To the players returning next season: I hope this doesn’t feel like I’m leaving you behind. I hope instead I’m leading by example.
Because high school basketball is about more than wins and losses. It’s preparation for bigger responsibilities someday.
Well… I’m in the middle of my “someday.”
Right now, it’s my turn to step up for my family the same way you stepped up for me.
Am I done coaching forever? I doubt it. Basketball and I always seem to find each other again.
But for this season of life, I’m signing off as “Coach” and leaning fully into my growing family. My kids will only be little once, and I don’t want to miss it.
Thank you to everyone who made these last two years special.
It really was special.
— Coach Jack
