Golf: Long-Time Viking Coaching Fixture Gary McKay Retires

(June 2, 2011) - Loudoun Valley High School golf coach Gary McKay, who retired from the Purcellville school a year ago after 34 years as a math teacher, will not return in the fall as the Vikings golf coach.

During his career at Loudoun Valley, McKay served as a teacher, department chair and track, football and golf coach. He was a past winner of the Ray A. Croc Teacher of the Year Award and a year ago was honored by the students as the school's graduation commencement speaker.

McKay exits on a great 4-year run at the AAA level as the Vikings won back-to-back Northwest Region tittles and advanced to four consecutive state tournaments, finishing fifth in 2010. The Vikings were also regional runner-up in 2008 and won the title in 2007 for three regional titles in the 4-year span.