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.