Just wanted to let everyone know that after 12 great seasons Donovan Blythe is leaving Eastside Prep. He was offered an opportunity (with the backing of some wealthy Chinese businessmen connected with NBA China and the CBA) to start a basketball academy in Beijing. Some of you may not know, but Donovan has run a number of camps in China, including Kobe's Nike Rise camp, and Yi Jianlian's camps.
Donovan leaves with nothing but love for this great school that gives kids who are the first generation in their families to attend college a free college prep education and entry to a four-year college education. As he has often told me, it's the only school he'd want to coach at. Donovan is working with Eastside Principal and Founder Chris Bischof to bring in a couple of great coaches who can keep the program going both on the boys and girls sides.
As for me, I came in with Donovan 12 years ago on his request, and as I've often joked... we are a package deal, so I too I'm "retiring". But I will stay connected to the school in some way and offer my administrative help (i.e. scheduling, etc) to the new coach(s) if they want it.
Donovan leaves with nothing but love for this great school that gives kids who are the first generation in their families to attend college a free college prep education and entry to a four-year college education. As he has often told me, it's the only school he'd want to coach at. Donovan is working with Eastside Principal and Founder Chris Bischof to bring in a couple of great coaches who can keep the program going both on the boys and girls sides.
As for me, I came in with Donovan 12 years ago on his request, and as I've often joked... we are a package deal, so I too I'm "retiring". But I will stay connected to the school in some way and offer my administrative help (i.e. scheduling, etc) to the new coach(s) if they want it.
