Chicago Soldiers name Bob Donewald, Jr. head coach
September 23, 2004 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Chicago Soldiers News Release
Chicago, IL. Mike Ullrich, GM of the ABA Chicago Soldiers professional basketball team today announced the signing of Bob Donewald, Jr as Head Coach of the team. Coach Donewald comes to the Soldiers from the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he was an assistant coach last season. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach with the New Orleans/Charlotte Hornets for two seasons. Ullrich stated, "We had some great candidates for the position, but we got the coach we wanted and we are very excited about the season and looking forward to making a push for the championship."
Prior to coaching in the NBA, Donewald spent five seasons in the British Basketball League (BBL) as a head coach and general manager. In that time, he guided his teams to the championship series on three occasions. Donewald began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Western Michigan from 1989-1993.
When asked about Coach Donewald, LaBron James, Cleveland Cavalier star added, "I am happy for Coach Donewald and wish him the best with his new position as head coach for the Chicago Soldiers. I have always appreciated his coaching style and I respect the way he approaches the game of basketball. The Soldiers are lucky to have him leading their team."
For more information, contact Mike Ullrich at mullrichchicagogm@comcast.net or log onto www.abalive.com.
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