<p>Willard led the Crusaders to a 192-117 mark over 10 seasons. </p>
<p>June 10, 2009 </p>
<p>WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross head men's basketball coach Ralph Willard has announced his resignation. Willard has served as the Crusaders' head coach for the last 10 years, posting an overall record of 192-117 and a 95-33 mark in Patriot League play. He led the Crusaders to four Patriot League tournament titles and four trips to the NCAA Tournament, in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2007. Willard also guided Holy Cross to four Patriot League regular season championships (2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007), and one appearance in the National Invitation Tournament (2005). </p>
<p>"This is obviously one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make in my career, but after much thought and examination I think it is best for the program going forward and for me personally," said Willard. "I'm tremendously proud of the student-athletes I have had the privilege to coach here, all they have accomplished and the way they have represented themselves and the school. </p>
<p>"I want to take the chance to thank Dick Regan and the administration for allowing me the opportunity to coach at Holy Cross and I want everyone to know this has been a special decade not only in my career, but in my life. I know that Dick and the administration will find the right person for the program and our guys, to continue to move the program forward in a way we can all be proud of."</p>
<p>Holy</a> Cross Head Men's Basketball Coach Ralph Willard Resigns - HOLY CROSS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE</p>