Players Now Coaches Realize Their Dream
PICTURED: Copiague coach Steve Rebholz was a former player.
This trip to the state Final Four is mighty special for three boys basketball coaches. You see, Greenport's Al Edwards, Malverne's Darrol Lopez and Copiague's Steve Rebholz are more than the masterminds behind terrific seasons. They are former players for their respective programs.
Edwards was a 2,000-point scorer in the 1970s. Sophomore Ryan Creighton might be Greenport's next 2,000-point scorer. Lopez learned life lessons from former coach Hank Williams. Now he's giving out those same lessons to the next generation at Malverne. Rebholz considers himself the caretaker of a program that's produced some serious talent over the years. But under his leadership, Copiague has reached new heights.
You know this trio will enjoy the Glens Falls experience. For them this journey was a lifetime in the making.