Neiman Ford takes control of as head train of Duncanville kids basketball group after leading the ladies to a state title.
DUNCANVILLE, Texas– After leading Duncanville Senior high school’s ladies basketball group to a state champion and gaining 2024 Train of the Year honors, Neiman Ford is entering an acquainted duty.
The area introduced Ford as the brand-new head train of the kids’ basketball program, where he formerly acted as aide and acting head train.
Ford initially signed up with the kids’ program in 2018, aiding direct the group to back-to-back UIL 6A Department 1 state champions. When he took control of as acting head train in 2022, he led the Panthers to a 29-1 period and a No. 1 nationwide position by USA Today.
In 2023, Ford ended up being the head train of the ladies program, where he made a prompt influence. In his initial period, he trained the Pantherettes to their 12th state title with a 35-4 document and a No. 10 nationwide position.
” Leading the giant Pantherettes has actually been among the highlights of my profession,” Train Ford stated in a press release. “I’m happy for their assistance and the memorable memories we have actually developed with each other. I’m thrilled for this brand-new chance and dedicated to proceeding a program that creates and sustains the entire student-athlete. My emphasis gets on producing a winning setting that prepares our professional athletes for success, both on and off the court.”
Duncanville ISD highlighted Ford’s varied training history, noting his experience leading groups in basketball, football, football, and track and area. Throughout his profession, he has actually also aided create All-American professional athletes and Group U.S.A. Gold Medalists.
Superintendent Dr. T. Lamar Goree commended Ford and his capacity to lead.
” Train Ford has actually revealed exceptional grit and determination,” Goree stated. “He understands our area well and has actually continually shown exactly how to sustain our student-athletes in accomplishing success, both on the court and in the class. He is greater than prepared to proceed our custom of quality and additionally our tradition of winning.”
