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That just shows the type of family atmosphere we've created here over the years.” “I had him stop and talk to the team for a few minutes. 1 player, Ben Margolin, walked by with his two young sons who he was getting ready to hit with. as my guys were warming up for practice (at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center) my very first No.

“The thing I am most proud of is the great relationships I have with my players, both current and former,” he said.

Add your contacts.Įven with all the on-court success the Trojans have had during Gross' tenure, which began in 2001, his best memories were getting to know the boys he coached as people. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates. And, at the same time being able to make sure I am giving it all I have in my new position.” The reality of it is that the state tournament and graduation are the same weekend so it was just time. Then I became principal, and it was just a lot. “With the way the boys’ and girls’ season overlaps, I wasn't getting to see her play much. “I was really leaning (toward stepping down in 2019) mostly because of my daughter,” he said. Those new responsibilities, combined with his desire to watch his daughter, Zola, compete for the West girls’ team, were the main reasons for his decision to step down In August of 2020, he was asked to serve as West's interim principal and was given the job on a permanent basis in March of this year. West has appeared in every 2A state title match since the 2011 season under Gross' leadership. He had a 314-38 record in dual meets, winning eight state titles and finishing second five times. On Monday, West announced Gross was stepping down as head coach after 22 seasons. So Gross returned for 2020, leading the Trojans to a state runner-up finish in Class 2A, losing a 5-3 decision to Waukee in the title match.