Terry English Death, Obituary – Terry English, a renowned ladies’ basketball coach who won 22 state championships with Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, has passed away. Tuesday saw the passing of English due to a stroke, according to a statement from the school shared on social media. At 72 years old, he was. As a husband, father, teacher, and coach, Mr. English showed dedication, grit, and love, according to the school’s message. “Coach English gave his life to a program that established a dynasty throughout his decades at Miege from 1975 to 2021.”
English graduated from Bishop Miege in 1968, and each of his four children — Mark, Greg, Jeff and Jenny — attended the school, too.
- His coaching career began in 1975 when the girls’ basketball team was first formed at the private Catholic school.
- Over the next nearly half century, he led the program to 22 state titles and a career record of 910-168.
- Following the 2020-21 season, he was named the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year.
His final game came in March 2021 when the Stags won the Class 4A state championship against McPherson, 51-36.
- English soon after announced his retirement, ending his 45-year career.
- His son Jeff, who served as an assistant coach to his father for 15 years, was named the new head coach last year.
- In August, Jeff announced he was stepping down to pursue another opportunity, and Terry came back on board to be the Stags’ head coach once again for this upcoming season.
Soon after the school made its announcement, former students, athletes, and members of the basketball community turned to social media to remember English.
🙏You made a difference! All the time, energy, and effort you put into coaching each player. It will have a lasting impact on each of them. Their lives are better because of the time you spent with them. You contributed to the stories of their lives and we are forever grateful❤️ pic.twitter.com/Mnt1s2PqYz
— Bishop Miege Girls Basketball (@BishopMiege_GBB) October 11, 2022
“A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life”. Terry English was loved by so many and helped make me the player and person I am today. He was a pure soul taken from this world too soon, but may he rest in peace knowing his legacy will live on forever! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/grv0oqJzUQ
— Ashton Verhulst (@ashton_verhulst) October 12, 2022
Tributes to Terry English
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