IMSA Announces Change in Coaching

For Immediate Release, January 2000
For comment, contact Brenda Buschbacher at (630) 907-5033

AURORA–The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) announces a change in the position of Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the 1999-2000 season.

IMSA Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Terry O’Donnell has announced his resignation effective January 2, 2000. Terry has been selected and has accepted a position with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"While we regret to have to make this announcement and will miss Terry’s leadership, we congratulate him on his newest challenge with the NCAA," said Glenn Schwartzwalder, coordinator of Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities.

Current Varsity Assistant Coach Tony LaScala has been named Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 1999-2000 season. For more information, contact Glenn Schwartzwalder at (630) 907-5026 or email glenn@imsa.edu.

Located in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 14,000 teachers and 20,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA's professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.