Wiktorowski Steps Down As Wawasee Boys Hoops Coach
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
In a press release received late this morning, Wiktorowski said, “I believe at this point in my professional career that is in the best interest of myself and all those who are part of our sports program if I no longer try to serve the dual roles of a head coach and the director of athletics. Being AD is clearly the main role I came here to serve in, and it should go back to being my main focus considering the size of our school and some specific department needs I want to address.
“I cannot thank the board of education and our administration enough for the trust and opportunity they afforded me to attempt to head the two positions. During the last three years our program tried to develop a playing style based on maximum effort that emphasized team defense and a diverse offense. I feel that we have good young talent returning that gained invaluable experience during a difficult season that will lead to future positive results. I feel we have made advances in our feeder system that will strengthen us. I believe these are the foundations that will hopefully attract quality applicants who can build on this base to create a consistently winning program.
“We especially had an incredibly loyal student fan base who I am so proud of and thank for supporting their fellow students through both good and frustrating times. It is my greatest hope that the student-athletes and their fellow supporters who were in any manner a part of this program under my direction will look back at this time as an overall positive experience from which they take many life lessons and good memories that will serve them for years to come. I urge our returning players to continue the effort you gave me and know I will work my best as A.D. to support you and the continuing program to reach new heights of success.”
The move creates head coaching vacancies in both the girls and boys basketball programs at Wawasee. Girls basketball coach Kem Zolman announced his retirement from basketball in February. Today’s press release makes no mention of a timeline to fill those vacancies.
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In a press release received late this morning, Wiktorowski said, “I believe at this point in my professional career that is in the best interest of myself and all those who are part of our sports program if I no longer try to serve the dual roles of a head coach and the director of athletics. Being AD is clearly the main role I came here to serve in, and it should go back to being my main focus considering the size of our school and some specific department needs I want to address.
“I cannot thank the board of education and our administration enough for the trust and opportunity they afforded me to attempt to head the two positions. During the last three years our program tried to develop a playing style based on maximum effort that emphasized team defense and a diverse offense. I feel that we have good young talent returning that gained invaluable experience during a difficult season that will lead to future positive results. I feel we have made advances in our feeder system that will strengthen us. I believe these are the foundations that will hopefully attract quality applicants who can build on this base to create a consistently winning program.
“We especially had an incredibly loyal student fan base who I am so proud of and thank for supporting their fellow students through both good and frustrating times. It is my greatest hope that the student-athletes and their fellow supporters who were in any manner a part of this program under my direction will look back at this time as an overall positive experience from which they take many life lessons and good memories that will serve them for years to come. I urge our returning players to continue the effort you gave me and know I will work my best as A.D. to support you and the continuing program to reach new heights of success.”
The move creates head coaching vacancies in both the girls and boys basketball programs at Wawasee. Girls basketball coach Kem Zolman announced his retirement from basketball in February. Today’s press release makes no mention of a timeline to fill those vacancies.
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