Troy Pachner (center) is the new boys basketball coach at Valor Christian. (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)
Valor Christian hired Troy Pachner, the longtime D’Evelyn coach, to lead its boys basketball program on Wednesday.
Eagles athletic director Jamie Heiner made the announcement in a press release.
“We are extremely excited for the future of Valor basketball,” Heiner said in a statement. “We are fortunate to appoint a successful coach who understands and fits our culture.”
“I am genuinely excited and honored to become a member of the Valor community,” Pachner said in a statement. “It is my desire to be part of a Christian organization that pursues excellence.
“Valor basketball is known for its athleticism and high levels of achievement and I have a vision to create a culture that can achieve even greater success, both on and off the court. Together we will grow as believers, develop life-long relationships, and establish a program that will compete at the highest levels.”
Pachner has spent the past 17 years at D’Evelyn, where he was 292-129. The Jaguars were 17-9 last season, and lost a nail-biter in the Great 8.
“The D’Evelyn community holds a special place in my heart,” Pachner said in his statement. “I have been blessed to be a member of such a vibrant community and I will always be thankful for the opportunity they provided. I will especially cherish the deep and meaningful relationships developed with players, parents and the entire D’Evelyn staff.”
Pachner will take over a team which also lost a close game in the Great 8 last season. Valor Christian returns its top three scorers in Khameron Davis, Jalen Sanders and Dylan McCaffrey.
Pachner replaces Ronnie DeGray, who resigned last month after three seasons as coach.