Bloomquist announces resignation
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 02:56 p.m., April 12, 2010
Updated 03:48 p.m., April 12, 2010
In an e-mail to parents of present and former Junior Spartan players, Rick Bloomquist said he has resigned his position as boys basketball coach at Emporia High School, which he has held for 21 years.
"Not often does a coach in this position get a chance to stay as long as I have, and I do appreciate that. I have made many friends and watched many kids grow," Bloomquist wrote to the Junior Spartan parents. "But I need a new challenge, and look forward to continue coaching and building. It’s what I do."
In a telephone call, Bloomquist confirmed that he is resigning from coaching, but will remain as an EHS teacher.
For more, see Tuesday's print or online pdf edition.
cheese (anonymous) says...
Sad day for all former, current and future spartans.
April 12, 2010 at 4:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bball71 (anonymous) says...
I'm not sad. This could be a great day for Emporia basketball.
April 12, 2010 at 6:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Grunt (anonymous) says...
It's about time.
April 12, 2010 at 7:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sloan (anonymous) says...
Change is good. I wish him well and good luck to the new coach!
April 12, 2010 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UsayULoveGod (anonymous) says...
Give the Job to the JV Coach , she went undefeated this past year. Good luck to the New coach. Or give it to Perez !
April 13, 2010 at 8:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Hornets (anonymous) says...
Anybody know where he is going?
April 13, 2010 at 8:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
slimbolen99 (anonymous) says...
Coach Bloomquist was a track coach in my days as well. Coached me to a Centennial League Championship in the High Jump in 1998. I am very proud of that even today and couldn't have done it with out him. He was a good coach. Good luck!
April 13, 2010 at 9:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )