Daily News | The impactful legacy of Tony Chapman’s 45-year coaching career at Holy Ghost Prep
His teams won 23 Bicentennial Athletic League championships, nine District 1 championships, and a pair of state finals in the 1998-99 and 2003-04 seasons.
Over the years, Chapman adjusted his coaching style, as the game evolved, to remain successful — though he was known for his tough defense. But earning a spot on his team stayed the same. He didn’t hand out freebies. If one wanted playing time, they had to show it in practice. That mentality resonated with the players, including Jason Fisher, the basketball coach and athletic director at Devon Prep.
Chapman appeared as intimidating at first. He taught social studies for 43 years and has been the dean of students for 31, which is a role he plans to stay in. Part of being dean of students, though, meant addressing student behavior, so his players knew not to get into trouble. But outside of the game, he also maintained contact with his players and offered support, like if they were looking for a job after college. Fisher and Heston returned to Holy Ghost, with Chapman’s help, where they served as assistants while teaching at the school.Rasheed Wallace once funded a girls’ basketball team. Years later, it helped Justin Edwards become an All-American.
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