Delta Girls Basketball Coach Resigns After 3 Seasons

Tyronda Benning steps down from Eagles' head coaching role to focus on family

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Tyronda Benning has resigned from her position as the head coach of the Delta High School girls basketball team after leading the Eagles for the past three seasons. Delta Athletics announced the job opening on social media on Wednesday, signaling the search for a new head coach is underway.

Why it matters

Benning's departure marks a significant change for the Delta girls basketball program, which will now need to find a new leader to guide the team. The head coaching role is crucial for establishing a team's culture and development, so this transition could impact the Eagles' performance and trajectory in the coming seasons.

The details

Benning cited a desire to focus on her family as the primary reason for her resignation. She had served as the head coach of the Delta girls basketball team since 2023, leading the Eagles through three seasons. Under her guidance, the team competed in the local league and tournament.

  • Tyronda Benning resigned from her position on April 1, 2026.
  • Delta Athletics posted the job opening on social media on April 1, 2026.

The players

Tyronda Benning

The former head coach of the Delta High School girls basketball team, who has resigned after three seasons to focus on her family.

Delta High School

The school where the girls basketball team is based, located in Delta, Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“It has been a great ride and I loved my job. I resigned to do what's best for my family.”

— Tyronda Benning, Former Delta Girls Basketball Head Coach

What’s next

Delta High School will begin the search for a new girls basketball head coach to lead the program starting in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Benning's resignation highlights the challenges coaches can face in balancing their professional responsibilities with personal and family commitments. Delta will now need to find a new leader who can maintain the program's competitiveness and continue developing the team's young talent.