![]() Report: Brandon Valley basketball coach Brent Deckert stepping down MORE: Washington's all-Black starting lineup believed to be first in state history ![]() View Gallery: Photos: Washington boys advance past Aberdeen Central in class AA quarterfinals "My passion for the game is what kept me going and wanting to be around good people and great players." "I love being around athletes and helping them build the skills they need to be successful and possibly play in college," he added. I'm going to really miss him."ĭespite being passed over for head coaching jobs three times over the first 20-plus years of his coaching career, Reck said it was never challenging for him to stay the course, citing his love for the game and helping young people. We've spent a ton of time together and have been through a lot together. ![]() "I couldn't be more excited for Tim," Nelson said. "He has been my right-hand man for nine years and I went to him any time I needed anything. In 2010, Reck, who applied for the Roosevelt job when Wilber stepped down following the 2008-09 season, moved to Washington High, where he spent three seasons as a volunteer assistant for Jim Trett, then stayed on as an assistant under current coach Craig Nelson. Reck first entered the coaching ranks in 1997-98 as an assistant under Bob Wilber at Roosevelt, starting out as the Riders' freshman team coach before replacing Larry Toft at the helm of the sophomore squad. Vince Benedetto named first Jefferson High football coach.Shaunteva Pruett, Tim Reck named Jefferson High School basketball coaches.I'm just super happy and excited to have him on board." Our community is getting a guy who knows basketball, but more importantly he's going to work his tail off for the kids. "He makes great relationships and he cares about his players. "Tim is very knowledgable of the game (and) he knows the city and the kids," added Jefferson activities director Chad Stadem, who worked alongside Reck at Washington. "I continued to try and better myself as a coach and build relationships with people. "I was 0-for-3 getting a head coaching job, but I stayed with it," said Reck, who has 24 years experience teaching and coaching the Sioux Falls School District. It's a dream come true for the University of South Dakota alum, who was officially offered and accepted the position Monday. The long-time Washington assistant was named head boys basketball coach at Jefferson High School ahead of its inaugural season in 2021-22. After years of paying his dues, Tim Reck is finally getting his turn at the helm.
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