After nine successful years, coach John Patrick is leaving the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg from the Basketball Bundesliga.
According to the club, the American with a German passport would like to devote himself to a new challenge in the future. Where it will lead Patrick is not yet known.
The now 54-year-old became head coach of Ludwigsburg in January 2013, since then the MHP giants have only missed the playoffs once. Most recently, it went three times in a row to the semifinals, in 2020 the club became runners-up.
“I think a change of scenery and a break are very important for me – for less responsibility off the court. We decided that it would be best for the team if I had the opportunity to recharge my batteries,” said Patrick, who also worked as athletic director.
He “now has a summer off – something I haven’t had in a very long time. It’s not possible for me to continue at this pace and scale.”