Clark steps down as Wildcats boys' hoops coach

Cites "family health problems' as reason for decision

December 30, 2011 at 5:00 a.m. | Updated December 30, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

Former New Bloomfield boys basketball coach Tyler Clark celebrates with his team after capturing the Class 2, District 5 championship with a 58-52 win over Silex on March 5, 2011. Clark officially stepped down from his post on Wednesday.
Former New Bloomfield boys basketball coach Tyler Clark celebrates with his team after capturing the Class 2, District 5 championship with a 58-52 win over Silex on March 5, 2011. Clark officially stepped down from his post on Wednesday.

New Bloomfield Wildcats boys' basketball coach Tyler Clark has stepped down from that position effective immediately. Clark cited "family health problems" as the reason for leaving the job that he has held for a little more than one season.

Clark will be replaced by New Bloomfield head baseball coach Brandon Talbot, who will remain in that position at least rest of the season, the school's athletic director Julie Trammell said Thursday night. Clark will remain with the school as a teacher.

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