Liberty coach Ritchie McKay announced that he will leave the Flams to become an assistant coach at Virginia. McKay had a 39-28 record in two seasons at Liberty, and he recruited Seth Curry to Lynchburg for one season. The younger brother of Stephen Curry, Seth Curry opted to leave the Flames after the season ended to transfer to Duke. The university announced in a press release that McKay’s departure is surprising, but officials wish him well. McKay said in the press release that the decision to leave a head coaching position for an assistant coaching gig was not easy.
I am announcing that I will not return as head coach next season. I realize that the decision I’ve made will have a certain perception attached to it, as well as a certain level of confusion. I hope that what I share here will help everyone to understand that this decision was made through much thought and prayer.
Let me start off by saying that I have decided to accept a position at Virginia, as assistant to the head coach. I will have the opportunity to work with a dear friend of mine, Tony Bennett, whose dad mentored me in the profession and whose relationship I’ve enjoyed for the last decade.
