Tennis: Sean Gilbert steps down as boys, girls coach at Dublin Scioto
Dublin Scioto athletics director Nick Magistrale is confident Sean Gilbert has left the boys and girls tennis programs in a favorable position.
Citing family reasons, Gilbert has resigned as coach of both teams.
“The plan was always to step down when Emma and I decided to have kids, but I love coaching, this school, this program and the players so much we tried to make it work,” Gilbert said. “However, with the time commitment the program deserves, it is not possible with a young child.”
Magistrale was impressed with Gilbert’s contributions and expects his replacement to inherit solid programs.
“Sean is leaving both the boys and girls programs in a very good place and the next coach should have a smooth transition into the new role,” Magistrale said.
Gilbert guided the boys team for three years, highlighted by winning OCC-Capital Division titles the last two seasons – going 7-0 both times – after Scioto had not won an OCC championship since 2005.
He coached the girls team for five seasons, capping his tenure with a second-place finish (6-1) in the OCC-Capital last fall behind Big Walnut (7-0).
The Irish also finished second in the OCC-Cardinal in 2018 and tied for second in 2017.
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