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Basketball is loved in many ways, including by the coaches. This year, there is a new head coach for high school girls’ basketball. 

“I am really excited to get to play for Coach Roland,” sophomore Audrey Searl said, “She did an amazing job as an assistant coach in previous years and I think she will do a great job as head coach this year.”

Having a new coach could help or hurt your playing experience. 

“I will play my hardest no matter what, but I think Coach Ro will help me get better because she has been in Baldwin’s girl’s basketball system for a while now,” freshman Naomi Goodwin said.

Many players will miss their old coach, but others might be excited about a new coach.

“Toot was a good coach. I like him because he could have fun,” sophomore Emme Nigh said, “but he also knew when to be competitive and always believed in us.”

Here is a freshman’s opinion on having a new coach.

“I am very sad that Mr.Toot retired, he was one of my favorite coaches,” Goodwin said, “I am glad that Coach Roland is the new head coach because I trust her and have known her since elementary school.”

Players this year again are excited for a new coach.

“I am sad that Coach Toot retired because we all loved him so much as our coach,” senior Lauren Berg said, “but I am excited to have Coach Roland as our head coach this year and to learn and grow with her. We will get a fresh start and learn different plays and a different style of coaching.”