GLICK UPDATE: Former Spalding coach Mike Glick has accepted the boys basketball coaching job at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine. The Yellow Jackets, who compete in the Class 3A South Region, finished 17-5 last season, but had to forfeit several games for using an ineligible player. "I'm very excited to be coaching at a school with such a strong basketball tradition," said Glick, who compiled a 160-78 record during seven years at Spalding and led the Cavaliers to three MIAA A Conference titles (2000, 2002 and 2004) and two Baltimore Catholic League titles (2000 and 2002).

Mike Glick has resigned as Archbishop Spalding High School's head boys basketball coach after seven years at the helm, citing a need to spend more time with his ailing father. Glick, a Silver Spring resident, tendered his resignation yesterday during an emotional meeting with players after school. The announcement comes at the end of a troubling week for the 40-year-old coach. Glick said his father became seriously ill Thursday, which prompted a meeting Friday with athletic director Lee Dove and other school officials. A decision was made during the meeting that Glick, who also teaches physical education and social studies at the Severn school, would take an indefinite leave of absence from the school. Five days later, Glick decided to step down permanently. "My father's health was why I took the leave and it is why I have resigned," Glick said during a phone interview last night. "He is in his mid-70's and he is in poor health. My immediate and first responsibility is to him." However, a statement released by the school yesterday afternoon stated, "He (Glick) is leaving Spalding to pursue coaching opportunities at the collegiate level." Last night, Glick said he was interested in coaching college basketball but that he is not currently in contact with any schools. "As for the resignation, it's something I've been pondering all season," Glick said. "But I still have the passion to coach. I've been at it for a long time and I plan to continue. Whether it be at the high school level or in college, I look forward to the next opportunity that presents itself." Glick compiled a 160-78 record while at Spalding, led the Cavaliers to three MIAA A Conference titles (2000, 2002 and 2004) and two Baltimore Catholic League titles (2000 and 2002). Before taking over at Spalding in 1999, Glick coached at St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel for six years where he compiled a 122-59 record. He has produced at least one Division I college player every year he has been at Spalding - a total of 14 during his career - including Rudy Gay (Connecticut), Will Bowers (Maryland) and Derrick Snowden (Villanova). Long-time assistant coach Ralph Burley will coach the Cavaliers (14-18) this weekend when they meet Towson Catholic at 5:15 p.m. Saturday in the quarterfinals of the season-ending BCL tournament at Loyola College. The school said the search for a new head coach will begin immediately. Burley was not available for comment last night. Players said the timing of their former coach's resignation is what hurt the most. "Obviously, it was a little unexpected," senior guard Matt Cassilly said. "But stuff happens that you don't expect and we have to support his decision. I think he's a great guy and has done a lot for this program." Popular summer basketball camps were conducted under Glick's watch, along with the opening this season of a new $5.2 million basketball facility, that seats 1,000 and took two years to build. "It was very sad - it brought tears to my eyes," said senior combo guard Derek Young, who leads the Cavaliers in scoring and has verbally committed to play at Navy next year. "I thought he was going to finish out the season. "I met coach when I was in the ninth grade and we've had a very close relationship. He helped me grow up and become a man." However, a statement released by the school yesterday afternoon stated, "He (Glick) is leaving Spalding to pursue coaching opportunities at the collegiate level." Last night, Glick said he was interested in coaching college basketball but that he is not currently in contact with any schools. "As for the resignation, it's something I've been pondering all season," Glick said. "But I still have the passion to coach. I've been at it for a long time and I plan to continue. Whether it be at the high school level or in college, I look forward to the next opportunity that presents itself." Glick compiled a 160-78 record while at Spalding, led the Cavaliers to three MIAA A Conference titles (2000, 2002 and 2004) and two Baltimore Catholic League titles (2000 and 2002). Before taking over at Spalding in 1999, Glick coached at St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel for six years where he compiled a 122-59 record.

Spalding's Glick Steps Down as Boys' Coach By Daniel Lyght and Liam Dillon Washington Post Staff Writers Thursday, February 23, 2006; Page E08 Mike Glick resigned yesterday as boys' basketball coach at Spalding, citing family issues. "I definitely plan to continue my coaching career," Glick said, "but right now I need to take some time away to spend with my family." Glick, who coached University of Connecticut star Rudy Gay and University of Maryland center Will Bowers, said he took a leave of absence Friday after his father fell ill Thursday evening. Spalding President Michael Murphy said Glick's departure did not come as a surprise. "It's a decision that Mike made and we respect that decision," Murphy said. "Mike Glick has helped develop a program here since he got here seven years ago. Students come here to play for Mike. The student-athletes we've had in our basketball program go on to great schools: Bucknell, Mount St. Mary's, Connecticut, Maryland. . . . He's done a great job for the school and we appreciate what he's done." The Cavaliers (14-18) play Towson Catholic on Saturday in the Baltimore Catholic League tournament at Loyola College, where they will be led by assistant coach Ralph Burley. "My father's very, very ill," Glick said. "That's why I'm leaving immediately, because I need to spend time with him." According to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, Glick was 167-82 in seven seasons at Spalding, winning three MIAA titles and two Baltimore Catholic League Tourney championships. Before going to Spalding, Glick coached six seasons at Pallotti. In 13 seasons, his career mark is 287-141.

In a surprising development, Dr. Michael Murphy, president of Archbishop Spalding High School, announced the resignation of Mike Glick, the school's head basketball coach and assistant athletic director, in a press release earlier today. The news comes on the same day that the school's athletic director, Lee Dove, was quoted in the Baltimore Sun, confirming that the school had asked Glick to take a leave of absence to straighten out a "personal matter." The release sent out by the school, however, states that Glick is leaving Spalding to pursue coaching opportunities at the collegiate level. According to the release, Dr. Murphy thanked Glick for his service to the school and its athletic program and announced an immediate search for a new head coach. In a response to an inquiry following the release, Dove told MIAASports.com that Glick made the decision to step down today. "Coach Glick did have some personal issues he was dealing with. We asked him to take a step back and do that. He did," said Dove. "He came in today and resigned. He did meet with the kids and explained his decision." Reached at his home this evening, Glick expressed gratitude for his seven years at Spalding and said the decision was made so he could spend time with his father, who took seriously ill this week. "I loved my seven years at Spalding and I am grateful to the administation for the opportunity to work there," said Glick. "I had nothing but great experiences as a teacher and coach and I have no doubt the school will continue its winning tradition." Glick added that he does plan to coach again and said he will investigate opportunities on both the high school and college level, but said he had no specific timetable for his return. Speculation about Glick surfaced on Monday when he was absent from the MIAA A Conference championship game, which was played at Spalding's brand new athletic field house. The timing of the leave of absence seemed odd since the Cavaliers have yet to complete their season, but Glick explained that he could not devote the time necessary to adequately prepare the team and still spend time with his ailing father. The Cavaliers are scheduled to play Towson Catholic on Saturday afternoon at Loyola College in the first round of the 2006 Baltimore Catholic League Tournament and will now be led by assistant coach Ralph Burley. This was Glick's seventh season at Spalding and he led the Cavaliers to three A Conference titles (2003-2004, 2001-2002 and 1999-2000), after replacing current John Carroll head coach Tony Martin. The 1999-2000 team finished the year ranked 14th nationally by USA Today. During his tenure, Glick posted a record of 167-82 (.671) and produced numerous Division I stars, including Rudy Gay (Connecticut), Will Bowers (Maryland) and Derrick Snowden (Villanova). This season, the Cavaliers struggled to a 14-18 overall record and went just 5-11 in the A Conference, as they failed to make the league playoffs for the first time in Glick's tenure. Prior to moving to Spalding, Glick had a very successful run at St. Vincent Pallotti, as its head coach, going 120-59 in six years and producing several Division I players for the Panthers, as well. At that time, Pallotti competed in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and Glick led it to two WCAC titles and was the league's Coach of the Year in 1995.

ARCHBISHOP SPALDING 57, CALVERT HALL 52 (2OT): Despite missing the front end of three 1-and-1 opportunities in overtime, the Cavaliers were able to outdistance the Cardinals, taking a five-point win in double overtime. "This is by far the biggest win we've had since we lost Daniel Palumbo to a knee injury," Spalding coach Mike Glick said. "We're starting to jell as a team, and our defense really came together tonight." Senior guard Derek Young led the way for Spalding with 23 points and 12 rebounds. He was joined in double figures by senior Danny Quinn (10 points), as well as sophomores Brad Bald (10) and Kevon Moore (12).