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April 19, 2005 Record-Eagle file photo/Lara Neel Traverse City West basketball coach Greg Farmer (center, kneeling) says he was forced to resign. Farmer out as West coachHe had 45-41 record in 4 seasonsByRecord-Eagle staff writer TRAVERSE CITY - The only girls basketball coach in Traverse City West history has begun a search for the third boys basketball coach. The boys basketball opening was posted on Monday after athletic director Patti Tibaldi accepted the resignation of boys coach Greg Farmer. Farmer, who was 45-41 in four seasons with the Titans, said he was forced to tender his resignation last week. "There were some differences of opinion and philosophies, you could say, between the administration and myself," Farmer said. "It didn't quite work out between the two of us. "I was forced to resign." Tibaldi, also the girls coach, said there is no timeline to hire a replacement for Farmer. Tibaldi said the vacancy will be posted - both within and outside the school - for 10 days. She said the position can be reposted if necessary to get enough qualified candidates. "I don't think we'll have a timeline," Tibaldi said. "We appreciate what Greg did for the program. "We just want to find the best candidate available, that's our duty." Farmer, who was an assistant coach at TC Central before taking over for Rob Neu, had two winning campaigns in his four seasons with the Titans. Both of those were in his first two seasons. TC West was 12-10 in 2001-02 and 14-7 the following season, earning a share of the Big North Conference title in 2003. The Titans were 9-13 in 2003-04 and 10-11 last season. Tibaldi did not say whether or not Farmer was asked to resign the basketball coaching position. "Personnel evaluations are not discussed," she said. Farmer, who teaches math at West High School, said he's uncertain about his coaching future. "At this point, I don't know," Farmer said. "I'm just waiting to see what to do. I'm not planning on doing anything this summer, which means I probably won't be doing anything in the winter because I'm sure if anyone has openings, they'll be filled before the summer." As far as his immediate future, there are some plans. "I plan to enjoy my family, friends and some of my free time," he said. Farmer and his wife, Amy, have two children. Son Drew is 5 years old while daughter Riley will turn 3 in July.
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