Former Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins will be an assistant girls basketball coach at Seabury Academy next season, the Journal-World has learned.
Perkins will assist varsity girls coach Becky Bridson.
“When the opportunity came to accept Lew as an assistant for my girls program, it was a very easy decision for me,” Seabury athletic director Eric Nelson said. “He’s seen some good basketball, and he can help us get better.”
Perkins took over for Al Bohl as Kansas AD in 2003. Perkins announced his retirement on Sept. 7, 2010, with Sean Lester serving as interim AD for a few months. New Kansas AD Sheahon Zenger, previously of Illinois State, took over on Feb. 1.
Perkins’ daughter, Amy, served as admissions director at Seabury in 2007-2008.
Before Kansas, Perkins served as athletic director at Connecticut (1990-2003), Maryland (1987-1990), Wichita State (1983-1987) and South Carolina-Aiken (1969-1980).
“Lew’s a personality for sure,” Nelson said. “He’s a very nice guy. If my coaches don’t ask him for advice, they’d be crazy. He’s so genuine. My feeling is, if I have a coach who needs some advice with a kid, he’d be a great resource for our coaching staff.”
Nelson said the Seahawks players already have met Perkins and are excited to welcome him for next season.
Seabury Academy is a private high school in west Lawrence. The Seahawks participate in Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 1A athletic programs.
Comments
bretherite 2 years, 2 months ago
At first when I saw this I thought it was a early April Fools joke. As the proud parent of a graduate of Seabury who I struggled to keep there with the escalating tuition cost, I want to say I am shocked, appalled and totally dismayed that my annual contribution to the school will be going to pay the salary of a crook. Bad form on the part of the administration. Will he be smoking his stogies during practice or actually being part of the team? VERY VERY SAD DAY IN SEAHAWK HISTORY. I can think of one other horrible hire on the part of the administration -Maybe two but this really takes the cake.
BUt Lew how the might have fallen - bet noone gives you any exercise equipment when you are an assistant coach to a girls 1A basketball team.
BigPrune 2 years, 2 months ago
now, now............Love thy neighbor. Your kid doesn't go there anymore.
Obviously he is more than qualified. I bet he's doing it for free after all the bucks he was bringing in at KU.
Maybe the Lew/Mangino rift was religious in nature :) I know lots of Protestants that absolutely hate Catholics. Typically it's based on falsehoods and lies.
bretherite 2 years, 2 months ago
My child may not go their but they sure want my money every year for their capital campaign. I get letters yearly asking for money. IF they can afford Lew they obviously don't need my money
MacHeath 2 years, 2 months ago
That whole thing about the exercise equipment was blown way out of proportion, helped along by a disgruntled employee. Let it go...
bretherite 2 years, 2 months ago
Seabury is a PRIVATE school. Trust me my former tuition bills prove that as well as their annual campaign asking for more money. Not this year gang. If you can afford Lew you don't need my donation. I will put it to good use like the Campaign NOT to elect Sarah Palin fund.
I have been a huge supporter of Seabury for over ten years and they have gotten thousands of dollars from me. Guess my checkbook will be getting a break
KRichards 2 years, 2 months ago
Maybe you should find out if he is getting paid before freaking out.
My guess would be the guy that made millions at KU doesn't need the 2500 dollars from an assistant coach position.
Paul R. Getto 2 years, 2 months ago
Ummmmmmmm............Seabury is a private school?
Nevertheless 2 years, 2 months ago
This is a joke, right? When did the Journal-World start running stories from "The Onion"?
Paul R. Getto 2 years, 2 months ago
"I bet he's doing it for free after all the bucks he was bringing in at KU." === That in itself is interesting. If Seabury plays KSHSAA members, there could be a problem if someone checks this out. I suspect he's being paid; it should be at the rate they have agreed to for asst. coaches.
bretherite 2 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for bringing this point up. Isn't he still under some kind of investigation?
MacHeath 2 years, 2 months ago
Maybe you have heard something I haven't. As far as I know, Perkins is in the clear. With all those charged squealing like pigs, if Perkins was involved, you would have head it.
hesshawk 2 years, 2 months ago
won't be long before the parents of the players are moved to the worst seats in the house, because they didn't contribute extra to the school's capital campaign. Sounds like a story from sportspickle.com !!!
gl0ck0wn3r 2 years, 2 months ago
This for the lulz.
Agnostick 2 years, 2 months ago
That's a mighty expensive waterboy ...
katekilla 2 years, 2 months ago
This is like the setup to a very bad movie. Of course, nobody in Hollywood is huge or weird-looking enough to play Perkins.
Agnostick 2 years, 2 months ago
Are you sure about that? Look at this...
http://msn.foxsports.com/collegebasketball/story/Kansas-athletic-director-Lew-Perkins-to-retire-061010
and then look at this...
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/kPZz_TIpG98/9th+Annual+Beverly+Hills+Film+Festival+Opening/DZdO3NBoMbh/Corbin+Bernsen
gl0ck0wn3r 2 years, 2 months ago
Or perhaps Uncle Fester?
Agnostick 2 years, 2 months ago
I'm guessing you're referring to Christopher Lloyd? I can see that. Lloyd's in his early 70s, so age is appropriate.
goob 2 years, 2 months ago
maybe he can teach them to recruit better
Paul R. Getto 2 years, 2 months ago
goob: Good point, and one of the things private schools can do that public schools can't.
lawrence267 2 years, 2 months ago
Geez, he's probably not getting paid. No reason to freak out and not support a school.
not_that_crazy 2 years, 2 months ago
Perhaps you missed it above, but per KSHAA, there are a lot of limits on "volunteer coaches." It is particulary true in this area where you could get KU althetes to coach for free at an unfair advantage to more isolated areas of the state.
rgh 2 years, 2 months ago
My guess is he'll take the pay and turn around and donate it right back to the school, but you are correct with the KSHSAA part and volunteers.
cheeseburger 2 years, 2 months ago
Wow - Seabury makes the news for all the wrong reasons. First, they dismiss successful coach Harding because a player's parents got their shorts in a knot, then they hire this buffoon that has a cloud of controversy hovering over his head. What are they thinking . . . or are they thinking at all? What does Perkins bring to the table - seriously?
The_Big_B 2 years, 2 months ago
This should help his chances for probation ...
srj 2 years, 2 months ago
Gee people, it's not like he's a registered sex offender. He's probably doing this for free, so no big deal.
cheeseburger 2 years, 2 months ago
Sex offender? Maybe not.
Inept? Yes. Asleep at the wheel? Yes. Arrogant? Yes. Questionable ethics? Yep. Questionable decision-making? Uh-huh. An embarrassment? You bet.
cruxpitch 2 years, 2 months ago
Lew Perkins approached Bishop Seabury about this and is doing this for free. Try giving him and Seabury a break. It is not costing Seabury a dime and he has plenty of talent and experience to give to these young ladies and the program. Someone tries to do something nice and everyone wants to get pissed off.
cheeseburger 2 years, 2 months ago
crux - it would be different if the 'someone' wasn't carrying so much baggage from the past.
Paul R. Getto 2 years, 2 months ago
Rule 10 Qualifications of Coaches (Athletic, Spirit Competition Groups, Scholars’ Bowl and Speech) and Music Directors Section 1: General Regulations (apply to grades 7-12) Coach Art. 1: Anyone who is certified in compliance with standards established by the Kansas State Board of Education is eligible to coach in any activity under the jurisdiction of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Art. 2: A local board of education of a member school must employ all coaches or coaches’ aides by written agreement. Volunteers shall not coach, with an exception provided for individuals who are certified staff employed by the member school at the same school site.
beatnik 2 years, 2 months ago
with what he knows about womens basketball i don't see how this could be perceived as anything but a great hire, i mean, he picked Bonnie to be the KU coach didn't he?
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