by Per Dan Foust, Communications Coordinator of Strongsville City Schools
Strongsville, OH (April 14, 2025) – Strongsville City Schools announced today that Kevin
Sapara will not be returning as head coach of the Mustangs varsity boys basketball program at
Strongsville High School for the 2025-26 season. His decision was recently announced to the
current members and families of the Mustangs boys basketball program.
Strongsville City Schools would like to thank Coach Sapara for his passion and commitment to
the Strongsville basketball program and for his hard work and dedication over the past five
seasons as varsity head coach. Some of the highlights and accomplishments of the program
under Coach Sapara’s leadership include:
● SHS Overall Varsity Record: 78-41
● Three OHSAA Postseason Tournament District Appearances
● Coach Sapara was Named Division I District Coach of the Year (2024)
● Coached Greater Cleveland Conference Boys Basketball Player of the Year – Josh Byers
(2025)
● Coached More Than 20 All-Conference Student-Athletes During His Five Years With the
Mustangs
● Numerous School Records Broken by Individual Players in Program During His Five
Year Tenure
● Overall Varsity Record During His Head Coaching Career: 219-156
“I have loved every second of being the head coach of the Strongsville basketball program
throughout the past five years. I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to lead the
basketball program at my alma mater. It was a privilege that I took very seriously. I am grateful
for all of the players, coaches, and community members that make Strongsville such a special
place to be.
I have had so many unbelievable memories throughout the past five years that I will
treasure forever. Having grown up here in Strongsville and being a 2000 SHS graduate,
Strongsville will always be a special place to me,” said Coach Sapara.
“It is with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that we announce Coach Kevin Sapara’s decision to
step down as the varsity boys basketball head coach at Strongsville High School after five
successful seasons.
Coach Sapara has been a dedicated leader and mentor to our student-athletes,
fostering relationships built on trust, respect, and encouragement. His commitment to the
development of each player, both on and off the court, has left a lasting impact on our basketball
program and the entire school community.
Coach Sapara’s passion for the game of basketball
was evident in his coaching style, inspiring players to strive for excellence. His ability to
cultivate talent and instill a love for the game will be remembered fondly by players and fans
alike. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and look forward to seeing the continued
growth and success of our basketball program in the years to come.
Coach Sapara’s dedication
has placed Strongsville in a great place for the future of the program and will allow our next head
coach to build on and continue the positive momentum of boys basketball at Strongsville High
School,” said Mr. Denny Ziegler, Athletic Director at Strongsville High School.
The search process for the next Mustangs varsity boys basketball head coach will begin
immediately. Strongsville City Schools is committed to finding the right coach to continue the
vision and lead Mustangs basketball from the youth levels through the varsity program.
Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, April 15), interested applicants may apply on the Human
Resources page at www.scsmustangs.org.
