Boys Basketball: James Wood Coach Al Smith Takes Over Tuscarora Program

(June 21, 2013) - Quietly a month ago, Al Smith stepped down as the boys basketball coach at James Wood High School in Winchester to take over the Tuscarora program in Leesburg.

After the move was approved at the May 14 Loudoun County school board meeting, a release was issued by the Frederick County Public Schools:

James Wood High School boys’ basketball and golf coach Al Smith has resigned in order to teach at Tuscarora High School in Loudoun County and to coach that school’s boys’ basketball team. The Loudoun County School Board approved Smith’s hiring during its meeting yesterday.

Smith says, “I would like to thank Principal Joe Salyer, Coordinator of Student Activities Craig Wosher and the entire James Wood High School administrative team for providing me with the opportunity to teach and coach at James Wood. They have provided unwavering support during my five-year tenure as boys’ basketball coach and my seven years as the coach of the golf team.” Smith adds, “I believe I’m leaving both the basketball and golf programs in positions of strength and I think both teams will have the opportunity to compete for Northwestern District championships next season. I’m leaving James Wood with many great memories, but am looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities that await me as a teacher and coach at Tuscarora High School.”