Valor Christian tabs Pachner as boys basketball coach
Valor Christian hired Troy Pachner, the longtime D’Evelyn coach, to lead its boys basketball program on Wednesday.
Eagles athletic director Jamie Heiner made the announcement in a press release.
“We are extremely excited for the future of Valor basketball,” Heiner said in a statement. “We are fortunate to appoint a successful coach who understands and fits our culture.”
“I am genuinely excited and honored to become a member of the Valor community,” Pachner said in a statement. “It is my desire to be part of a Christian organization that pursues excellence.
“Valor basketball is known for its athleticism and high levels of achievement and I have a vision to create a culture that can achieve even greater success, both on and off the court. Together we will grow as believers, develop life-long relationships, and establish a program that will compete at the highest levels.”
Pachner has spent the past 17 years at D’Evelyn, where he was 292-129. The Jaguars were 17-9 last season, and lost a nail-biter in the Great 8.
“The D’Evelyn community holds a special place in my heart,” Pachner said in his statement. “I have been blessed to be a member of such a vibrant community and I will always be thankful for the opportunity they provided. I will especially cherish the deep and meaningful relationships developed with players, parents and the entire D’Evelyn staff.”
Pachner will take over a team which also lost a close game in the Great 8 last season. Valor Christian returns its top three scorers in Khameron Davis, Jalen Sanders and Dylan McCaffrey.
Pachner replaces Ronnie DeGray, who resigned last month after three seasons as coach.
