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Rumson-Fair Haven High School girls basketball head coach Dave Callahan told the Asbury Park Press Friday that he has stepped down after 10 years on the job.
Callahan, who's been at Rumson for 16 years in all, said he had a meeting with his players earlier in the day and broke the news to them.
This past season, the Bulldogs finished 19-11, won the 41st annual Kevin Williams Christmas Classic Tournament and made a Central Group 2 final appearance.
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"I love what I do, love the school, I love this team," Callahan said. "As I got a little bit older and - family, missing holidays, missing a lot with my grandkids, I just needed to step back and make sure I was able to give the kids 100% and give them everything they deserved. After I really thought about it, prayed about it, I just realized it was time to get a fresh face, get fresh energy back in the program."
Callahan has high hopes with next season for the Bulldogs and believes they're going to "have a great year" and make a "great challenge for Group 2 next year." In his 10 years with the girls he brought the team to five sectional championship games and had a 177-98 overall record.
"Too many to mention" is what Callahan said when asked of his favorite memories and favorite accomplishment.
"I've had so many great kids and great players," the Connecticut native and Villanova grad said, "I haven't really taken the time to reflect on that. We've won so many huge games and been in so many great environments but what I'm going to miss most is the relationships. The first group of kids, I started on the boys side and the boys I started coaching are in their early 30s now, they're getting married, having kids, so I will always have those relationships but I'm sure when the season starts I'm going to miss that energy of a big game and not being around on an everyday basis."
Callahan said he won't stray too far away from the game as he'll still run the summer league at The Fort in Oceanport. He also plans to be more involved in AAU programs and speculated of possibly getting back on the boys side to coach freshmen or middle schoolers after taking some time off.
"It's in my blood, coaching is in my blood," Callahan said. "I love it."
Throughout his tenure at Rumson, Callahan was thankful for those who supported him throughout his time there.
"I just want to thank the administration," he said. "(Former AD) Chris Lanzalotto and Beth English for truly the two best athletic directors I could ever work for. And the environment at R-FH is incredible. The support, all the way from the superintendent all the way down is amazing."
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Rumson-Fair Haven girls basketball coach Dave Callahan steps down
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Callahan, who's been at Rumson for 16 years in all, said he had a meeting with his players earlier in the day and broke the news to them.
This past season, the Bulldogs finished 19-11, won the 41st annual Kevin Williams Christmas Classic Tournament and made a Central Group 2 final appearance.
MORE: 2 all-time winningest Shore basketball coaches joining forces for 1st time
"I love what I do, love the school, I love this team," Callahan said. "As I got a little bit older and - family, missing holidays, missing a lot with my grandkids, I just needed to step back and make sure I was able to give the kids 100% and give them everything they deserved. After I really thought about it, prayed about it, I just realized it was time to get a fresh face, get fresh energy back in the program."
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Callahan has high hopes with next season for the Bulldogs and believes they're going to "have a great year" and make a "great challenge for Group 2 next year." In his 10 years with the girls he brought the team to five sectional championship games and had a 177-98 overall record.
"Too many to mention" is what Callahan said when asked of his favorite memories and favorite accomplishment.
"I've had so many great kids and great players," the Connecticut native and Villanova grad said, "I haven't really taken the time to reflect on that. We've won so many huge games and been in so many great environments but what I'm going to miss most is the relationships. The first group of kids, I started on the boys side and the boys I started coaching are in their early 30s now, they're getting married, having kids, so I will always have those relationships but I'm sure when the season starts I'm going to miss that energy of a big game and not being around on an everyday basis."
Callahan said he won't stray too far away from the game as he'll still run the summer league at The Fort in Oceanport. He also plans to be more involved in AAU programs and speculated of possibly getting back on the boys side to coach freshmen or middle schoolers after taking some time off.
"It's in my blood, coaching is in my blood," Callahan said. "I love it."
Throughout his tenure at Rumson, Callahan was thankful for those who supported him throughout his time there.
"I just want to thank the administration," he said. "(Former AD) Chris Lanzalotto and Beth English for truly the two best athletic directors I could ever work for. And the environment at R-FH is incredible. The support, all the way from the superintendent all the way down is amazing."
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Rumson-Fair Haven girls basketball coach Dave Callahan steps down
Continue reading...
