Don Lippi, who has spent the past decades at St. Joseph Notre Dame, ranks fourth among California coaches in wins.
ALAMEDA — A few years ago, when Don Lippi reached one of his many boys basketball coaching milestones, he made one thing clear about a career that began in 1980.It also has been said that good coaches make good players and few were better at getting a team prepared than Lippi.
Thursday, Lippi, 75, announced that he is retiring, ending a career that will be remembered for 914 wins and so much more. Lippi has spent the past two decades at SJND, leading the small Catholic school to four state championships, three in Division V and one in Division IV. According to Cal-Hi Sports, Lippi’s record of 914-319 ranks fourth among California boys basketball coaches in wins.
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