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Lenny Krebs informed the Warsaw athletic department that he is stepping down as the head coach of the Lady Tiger basketball program on Wednesday morning.
In his nine seasons at Warsaw, Krebs compiled a 162-58 record. Before heading to the Lake City, Krebs spent 14 years as the head coach at Goshen. His lone sectional championship came in 2025, when the Lady Tigers went on to finish as state runners up after defeating South Bend Washington in the regional, as well as McCutcheon and previously undefeated No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern in the semi-state before falling to Lawrence North at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
“Over the last 40 plus years, basketball has been a passion that has brought me so much joy
and given me opportunities I would not have otherwise experienced. From my days as a player,
to my time as a coach, I have poured my heart and soul into being the best I can be and trying
to push those around me to do the same. The game has taught me a lot about myself and
others. It has shown me my weaknesses as well as my strengths and as a result it has
continued to help mold me into the person I am today,” Krebs wrote in his letter of resignation. “I have been blessed to have been a head coach for the last 23 years, including the last 9 at Warsaw Community High School. After a lot of prayer and conversations with my family, I have decided it is time to step down as the head coach of the Warsaw Lady Tigers.”
Krebs delivered the news to his team on Wednesday, and assured them that he will not be leaving to go somewhere else.
“I am not leaving to coach anywhere else,” Krebs told his players. “I am not leaving to coach or teach anywhere else. I have poured out my life and my heart for you and this program for nine years, and I can’t do that anymore. You need someone to lead you who can devote the time required to give you what you need.”
During his tenure at Warsaw, the Lady Tigers never won fewer than 14 games in a season, and he capped off that run with 50 combined wins over the last two. His 162 wins are second in program history, as are his 220 games coached. In both categories, Krebs trails only Will Weinhorst (316 and 409).
Krebs coached three Indiana All-Stars during his time leading the program. Brooke Winchester was selected last season, while Brooke Zartman and Joslyn Bricker will represent the Hoosier state this summer.
“This journey would not have been possible without the amazing players who have come through the program. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Lady Tiger Basketball
program. I am proud of you and I love each and every one of you,” he continued in his letter.
Warsaw will immediately begin searching for the seventh coach in program history. In the meantime, assistant coach Josh Fitzgerald will handle the day-to-day operations of the team.
