By Taylor Mola and Madilynn Black – Advocate Editors

Jonathan Law is excited to introduce its new head boys basketball coach this season – Law Spanish teacher Mr. McPartland.

Before becoming head coach, McPartland was the boys JV basketball coach. He jumped at the opportunity to become the new head coach.

“I tell the boys pretty often that I do what I do for two reasons: because I love working with the players and helping them grow both on and off the court; and because I love the game of basketball and what it can teach us about life,” McPartland said.

Sophomore Logan Thomas enjoys having McPartland as his new coach.  

“Coach McPartland has been a great coach on and off the court. He has developed me in various ways since my freshman year,” Thomas said. “He works the team very hard in practice and helps the team chemistry.”

McPartland was already a huge part of the Law community and was glad to help in a new way. 

“Coach McPartland just started as new head coach and has already helped the team on the court by getting better at practice or off the court in the classrooms,” junior Matthew Witteman said. 

McPartland isn’t just a coach, he is also a role model to the boys on the team. 

“Coach McPartland has not only helped me but the whole team this year,” junior Hunter Kendzierski said. “He is always looking out for us on and off the court and trying to help us become better people.” 

Sophomore Dylan Gaillard has high hopes for McPartland leading the team far this upcoming season. 

“This year I’m looking forward to having Coach McPartland as a head coach because he is very close with everyone on the team and that really helps us with team chemistry,” Gaillard said. “This year I believe we will be very successful with Coach McPartland leading the way.”