New Prairie Girls Basketball Coach Resigns

Aimee Litka steps down after 18 years leading the team

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:46pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, green, and red overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract composition.The resignation of a beloved high school girls basketball coach marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter for the team.South Bend Today

Aimee Litka, the head coach of the New Prairie High School girls basketball team, has announced her resignation after 18 seasons with the program. Litka cited a desire to prioritize spending more time with her children as the primary reason for her decision.

Why it matters

Litka had been a fixture on the sidelines for the New Prairie girls basketball team, leading them to multiple successful seasons. Her resignation marks the end of an era and will require the school to find a new coach to continue the team's momentum.

The details

In a phone call on April 2nd, Litka informed the school district of her decision to step down. She noted the steady winds and incoming rainstorm as a backdrop to the conversation, which lasted 18 minutes. Litka expressed a desire to prioritize supporting her children and helping them achieve their goals, stating that 'time is short' and this was an important personal decision at this stage of her life.

  • Litka announced her resignation on April 2, 2026.

The players

Aimee Litka

The former head coach of the New Prairie High School girls basketball team, who has resigned after 18 seasons with the program.

New Prairie High School

The school where Aimee Litka served as the girls basketball head coach for 18 years.

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What they’re saying

“Time is short, and in order to help [my children] be successful in what they want to do, it was important that I prioritize that at this time.”

— Aimee Litka, Former Head Coach

What’s next

The school district will now begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead the New Prairie girls basketball team.

The takeaway

Aimee Litka's resignation after nearly two decades as the New Prairie girls basketball coach reflects the difficult personal decisions that coaches sometimes face, balancing their professional commitments with the needs of their family. Her departure will leave a significant void that the school must now work to fill.