February 21, 2018
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After sixteen seasons DeKalb County High School Tiger Basketball Coach Lynus Martin has announced his resignation as coach.
Martin informed his players of the decision last week and has sent a copy of his letter to both DCHS Principal Randy Jennings and Director of Schools Patrick Cripps. Martin will continue to serve as teacher.
Coach Martin took over from former Coach Danny Bond during the 2002-03 season and compiled an overall record of 276-203, becoming the second winningest coach in DCHS Tiger basketball history behind former Coach Harold Luna. A successor to Coach Martin has not yet been named.
In his letter to DeKalb County boys basketball players, parents, and fans, Coach Martin wrote as follows:
“I really don’t know where to begin. Most importantly, I just want to say Thank You”.
“The past sixteen years have been some of the best, most memorable years of my life. I feel as though I’ve grown up in front of you, and being able to lead our basketball family has been a dream come true”.
“It has been an honor to represent both the school district and town of DeKalb County. I can’t say enough about how much all of your support has meant to me and our program”.
“After lots of thoughts and prayers, I’ve decided that it is in my best interest to resign my basketball coaching position at this time. Effective immediately at the end of this school year. For many years Tiger Basketball has been my #1 priority, but as life progresses, circumstances change, and at this time, I felt it necessary to refocus much of my energy to my family and other avenues of life”
“I truly can’t say thank you enough to our coaches, parents, and all associated with our program. I’ve always said our program is defined by EA, our Effort has been relentless, and our Attitude has been our backbone. Those two characteristics are what have defined our program”.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity former Head Boys Basketball Coach Danny Bond gave me back in 2002, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from my experience. Also, thankful to my wife Jessica for her undying support and love throughout all these years and to all my kids for their love and suppport of their dad when it seemed like I was never home”.
“Most importantly, to all my players(alumni and current), outside of my immediate family, there’s no one I care for more. My off-court, practice, and game antics weren’t an act, but rather what you brought out of me – my best, and I will forever be indebted to all of you for that”.
“I will continue to represent DeKalb County to the best of my ability, regardless of what the future may hold. I will never forget these years as head of the FAMILY; not just for the basketball victories, but for the relationships built, culture created, lessons learned, and the memories that will last a lifetime,” wrote Coach Martin.