Report: Brother Rice (MI) coach Ambrose resigns; won all 9 state titles

TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 7/17/13

The Detroit News has reported that Rob Ambrose, Michigan’s most successful coach and one of the most successful in the nation, announced his resignation on Tuesday.

Brother Rice won the 2013 Michigan state title with a 14-10 win over Forest Hills Eastern-Northern – the final state crown for legendary coach Rob Ambrose (center) – Photo courtesy of Brother Rice

Ambrose told the Detroit News (click here for story) that after 21 seasons, “there’s a time and place for everything. I’m going to step down. It’s a tough decision. It’s my only coaching job. I can pretend that it’s not emotional but it is.”

Ambrose said he was moving to suburban New York City for business purposes.

Brother Rice has won every Michigan Division 1 title since 2005, the first season the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsored the sport. Brother Rice has not lost to a Michigan school since 2002.

See story on this year’s state title on TopLaxRecruits.com

Division 1 state finals

2013: Brother Rice def. Forest Hills Eastern-Northern, 14-10
2012: Brother Rice def. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 14-8
2011: Brother Rice def. Forest Hills Eastern-Northern, 15-4
2010: Brother Rice def. Detroit Catholic Central, 16-10
2009: Brother Rice def. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 12-11
2008: Brother Rice def. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 16-8
2007: Brother Rice def. Detroit Catholic Central, 17-7
2006: Brother Rice def. Detroit Catholic Central, 14-8
2005: Brother Rice def. Detroit U-D Jesuit, 12-11

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130717/SPORTS05/307170029#ixzz2ZJxbFoaI