Mike Brey makes surprise decision about his future
Jan 25, 2020; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Mike Brey reacts during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey had already announced he would leave Notre Dame at the end of the current season. However, it turns out he has a future in coaching beyond that.
Brey told Jeff Goodman of Stadium that despite his Notre Dame exit, he fully intends to continue coaching elsewhere.
Big news out of Notre Dame.
Mike Brey tells me that he is not retiring.
“Definitely not done coaching.” – Brey
Great to hear from one of the best guys in the business.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 13, 2023
Brey turns 64 in March, and at the time of the initial announcement, many took it as a signal of his intention to retire. That was especially true with the official statement released by the school suggesting that Brey would take up some sort of role within the Notre Dame athletic department.
With a lifetime record of 581-326, Brey would be one of the most accomplished coaches available to anyone this offseason. He may be a strong fit for a major program in need of a reboot.
