ASWA Coach of the Year Leaves North River Christian Athletics

Patrick DeProspo steps down as athletics director and basketball coach after winning top coaching honor.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:26pm

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A day after being named the ASWA Coach of the Year for AISA girls basketball, Patrick DeProspo told The Tuscaloosa News that he is stepping down as athletics director and basketball coach at North River Christian Academy. DeProspo cited a "multitude of reasons and disagreements to the future of athletics at the school" as the basis for his decision.

Why it matters

DeProspo's departure is a significant loss for North River Christian Academy, as he had led the school's girls basketball team to success and was just recognized as the top coach in his division. His exit raises questions about the future direction of the school's athletics program.

The details

DeProspo had served as the athletics director and girls basketball coach at North River Christian Academy. After leading the Chargers to success, he was named the ASWA Coach of the Year for AISA girls basketball. However, the very next day, DeProspo announced that he would be stepping down from his roles at the school, citing "a multitude of reasons and disagreements to the future of athletics at the school" as the basis for his decision.

  • On March 21, 2026, DeProspo was named the ASWA Coach of the Year for AISA girls basketball.
  • On March 22, 2026, DeProspo announced his resignation as athletics director and basketball coach at North River Christian Academy.

The players

Patrick DeProspo

The former athletics director and girls basketball coach at North River Christian Academy, who was just named the ASWA Coach of the Year for AISA girls basketball.

North River Christian Academy

The school where DeProspo served as athletics director and girls basketball coach before announcing his resignation.

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What they’re saying

“The decision was made due to a multitude of reasons and disagreements to the future of athletics at the school”

— Patrick DeProspo, Former Athletics Director and Basketball Coach

The takeaway

DeProspo's sudden departure raises concerns about the direction of North River Christian Academy's athletics program and the school's ability to retain top coaching talent after achieving success under DeProspo's leadership.