By Blake Chadwick
Two-time Wichita City League coach of the year, Gary Squires, will be back on the sidelines this year. This time it will be for the Sedgwick Cardinals.
Squires has an extensive 34-year coaching career, with 26 years of experience at various institutions. He began as a graduate assistant at Newman University, where he previously played, taking charge of scouting, recruiting, and coaching the JV team. He then moved on to coach at his alma mater, Bishop Carroll, followed by positions at KC Turner, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Iola, Neosho Community College, and Wichita North. At Wichita North, he coached Conner Frankamp, the highest-scoring player in Kansas high school history.
Biddy basketball through the Salvation Army when he was seven years old was where Squires found his first love. From there he played at Bishop Carroll, and then at Newman University where he learned that coaching was in his blood.
With all of the experience in the world and a new group of guys, Squires is ready for the new challenge.
“With it being my first year and seeing the guys this summer, the sky is the limit for these men and they have great attitudes and are willing to get better every day,” Squires said. “There are going to be some highs and lows with this new system, but as the season continues, I know we will get better as they learn their roles.”
