Tonight marked the conclusion of my career as an Athletic Director. I think it’s only fitting that it ended with a long Friday and an exciting basketball game in a high school gym. Thank you to all the kids, coaches, and colleagues whose paths have crossed with mine.#Imretired!
Man, this is a fun group to coach! Took a tough 4pt loss to a very talented Mtn Pointe squad last night. Today we watched some film, got on the bus, & gutted out a 3pt win against that same squad! Gotta love em! These guys just don't give up! #culturewins#aztecstrong
We have been honored and privileged to have competed against Coach Gary Ernst over the years! We wore red in appreciation to all he has done for AZ High School Basketball! #ThankYouGaryErnst
Tough night for all of us who believe in honor, integrity, accountability, and coaches who model “old school” values and develop student-athletes into exceptional young adults. Thank you, Coach Ernst, for your legacy of excellence. @mvt_boysbball#GOAT
THANK YOU to Mesa High Principal Kirk Thomas and AD Jay Schnittger for acknowledging MVT Coach Gary Ernst’s legacy with class and style. Some things are bigger than rivalry basketball, and this was one of them. #Classact@MesaHSathletics@Mesa_FB
Coaching in red tonight to show our appreciation for Coach Gary Ernst! Thanks for raising the bar for all of us! The CDS/MV connection goes way back, and we were always honored to compete with that program! #itsaboutpeople
He asked for 1 more year, & was denied. Coach Ernst is a great man & coach. He deserves better! Gary has integrity, is the all time wins leader, and won multiple titles. A new direction from that, really? It's supposed to be about people, but it really isn't in this case, is it?