"Mike LeDuc is one of those old-school coaches who likes to push his players forward and fade into the background when team success comes."
"For turning a group of players he fondly called 'overachievers' into champions, LeDuc is The Times' boys' basketball coach of the year."
"As the years go by and the game keeps changing, LeDuc continues to adapt, adjust and power on."
"Basketball is a real simple game. It's a game of repetition and if you do it over and over, you expect it to be done perfectly."
Mike LeDuc has been coaching high school basketball since the 1979-80 season and is the second-winningest coach in state history with 1,127 victories. He guided the Damien Spartans to the state Division I championship, utilizing a team of players who excelled in shooting threes and hustling on defense. LeDuc has mentored notable players throughout his career and continues to adapt to the evolving game. He believes basketball is simple, focusing on repetition and the pursuit of perfection.
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