{"id":117877,"date":"2025-06-23T05:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T05:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/117877\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T05:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T05:03:11","slug":"notre-dame-academy-administration-decides-not-to-rehire-girls-head-basketball-coach-kes-murphy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/117877\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre Dame Academy administration decides not to rehire girls head basketball coach Kes Murphy"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter<\/p>\n

One of the most successful head coaches in 9th Region girls high school basketball over the last 15 years found out Friday that he doesn\u2019t have a team anymore.<\/p>\n

The administration at Notre Dame Academy decided not to rehire head coach Kes Murphy, who compiled a 151-58 record over the last seven seasons with the Pandas and has 302 career victories in 15 years.<\/p>\n

Murphy said Notre Dame athletic director Janet Carl called him on Friday to tell him he was not being rehired, but she didn\u2019t give a specific reason.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Kes Murphy compiled a 151-58 record over the last seven seasons as head coach of the Notre Dame girls basketball team. (File photo by Dale Dawn)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Carl sent an email with a statement from the administration that read:<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter seven years of service to our basketball program, Kes Murphy is no longer coaching at Notre Dame Academy. We appreciate the time and dedication he gave to our student-athletes and wish him well in his future endeavors.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs this is a personnel matter, we are not able to provide additional details. The well-being, personal growth, and overall athletic experience of our student-athletes remain our top priorities. We are committed to fostering a positive, respectful team environment that reflects the mission and values of Notre Dame Academy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murphy said he wasn\u2019t aware of the administration\u2019s statement until he received a copy via email from a former player\u2019s parent.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid we push kids, absolutely. Did we demean, curse or abuse them in any way, never,\u201d Murphy said in an email to the NKyTribune. \u201cWe emphasized discipline, teamwork, accountability and countless other values to build character. We operated in a manner mirroring the values of Notre Dame Academy on and off the court.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Notre Dame players watch coach Kes Murphy diagram a play during a timeout. (File photo by Bob Jackson)<\/p>\n

Notre Dame hired Murphy as head coach in 2019 after its teams finished 7-22 and 8-18 in two previous seasons.<\/p>\n

Over the last seven seasons, the Pandas compiled a 151-58 record for a 72.2 winning percentage, made it to the 9th Region finals three times and finished with 20 or more wins six times.<\/p>\n

This past season, Notre Dame lost a tight battle with Cooper, 60-57, in the 9th Region championship game and finished with a 22-8 record. But the team\u2019s success didn\u2019t ease the pressure that Murphy was feeling.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince last season, a few parents have been beyond vocal and have pushed to have me fired, so my take is the parents won,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Before coming to Notre Dame, Murphy had a 151-81 record in eight seasons as girls head coach at Holy Cross. His 2014-15 team won All \u201cA\u201d Classic region and state championships and then became the first girls team to claim 9th Region and state championships in the post-season playoffs.<\/p>\n

When Murphy reached 300 career wins this season, he said Notre Dame\u2019s athletic department did not recognize the achievement. He\u2019s also disappointed with not being told why he was not rehired.<\/p>\n

\u201cHad this situation been resolved in a professional, business-like manner, the transition would have been received by all in a more receptive way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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