Mike Brey is not ready to call it quits on his coaching career just yet. The longtime Notre Dame coach revealed on Monday that he is “definitely not done coaching” after he leaves the Fighting Irish later this spring.
Brey, 63, has been with the Fighting Irish since 2000 and is the program’s all-time winningest coach. He holds a 482-274 overall record in South Bend, and has reached the NCAA tournament 13 times. Despite their recent struggles, Brey is undoubtedly still capable of leading a high-level program and shouldn’t have an issue landing with a new team in the coming months.
Brey announced last month that he would be stepping down after the season, saying, “It has been a great run for me and our program over the past two decades, but it is time for a new voice to lead this group into the future. I want to thank our student-athletes, assistant coaches and support staff who have played such a key role in the culture we have created.”
It’s unclear where Brey will go next, though it doesn’t sound like he has a coaching job lined up yet. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Brey is sure to be a sought-after commodity for programs looking for a new head coach.
Brey’s legacy at Notre Dame will live on for years to come, and his impact on the program can’t be overstated. He helped the Fighting Irish become a perennial NCAA tournament team and will be remembered as one of the program’s most successful coaches.
Brey’s next chapter in coaching will be one to watch, and whatever program lands him will undoubtedly benefit from his experience and leadership.
