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GMHS Coach Gilroy Named Asst. Coach at Pfeiffer Univ.

Date Posted: Wednesday Jul 28, 2010

Michael GilroyGeorge Mason High School boys junior varsity basketball coach, Michael Gilroy, has been selected as the new assistant coach for the women's basketball program at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina.

Jill Thomas, head coach of Lady Falcons basketball, along with athletic director Bobby Stewart, made the announcement July 27th.

"It's a chance to coach full-time and I'm getting to focus on basketball, which I know and I love," Gilroy said from the road, as he drove back to North Carolina while on a recruiting trip to the District. "I'll get a chance to do everything and I'm really excited for the opportunity."

Gilroy has coached the GMHS boys JV program for the past three seasons and led the Mustangs to a 20-10 during the last two years, 2008-10.

Prior to joining the Mustangs, Gilroy was a manager of the Georgetown Hoya men's basketball team (2000-03).

Coach Gilroy (far right) on the sidelines during the 2009-10 season.

External links:

Pheiffer UniversityLady Falcon Basketball Program adds Gilroy as New Assistant Coach
Georgetown University - Former Georgetown Basketball Manager Michael Gilroy Named Assistant Coach at Pfeiffer University