Grayslake Central keeps Moe as boys basketball coach

Posted June 04, 2009 11:00 pm

Bob Susnjara

Grayslake Central High School's head boys varsity basketball coach will return for the 2009-10 season, despite pleas from some supporters to rehire a man who previously led the team.

Brian Moe replaced Timothy Bowen as the Rams' hoops leader for the 2008-09 season. Bowen was released as Grayslake Central's top boys basketball coach in June 2008, although he kept his job as a science teacher.

Grayslake High School District 127 board members last week voted in favor of rehiring Moe for the next academic year. Bowen didn't appear on any recommendations for coaching or club sponsorships, District 127 Superintendent Catherine Finger said.

Several parents, a couple of former players and other supporters attended a May 14 board meeting and spoke passionately about why officials should rehire Bowen for the Grayslake Central basketball job.

Proponents said Bowen was skilled as a motivator and instilled a work ethic in those he coached. However, detractors accused Bowen of being too heavy-handed with his players.

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