A New Era for Staples Basketball
Joe Black has been appointed head coach of the Staples boys basketball program, succeeding Dave Goldshore, who resigned in early April after a storied tenure that included an undefeated regular season and multiple conference titles.
Goldshore’s departure marks the end of a period in which he guided the team to its most successful stretch in recent memory, a run that culminated in a dramatic championship game at the Mohegan Sun Arena that stretched into three overtimes.
A Coach With Deep Roots
Black brings three years of assistant experience and a deep personal connection to the school, having played for Fairfield Warde before returning as a volunteer coach under Ryan Swaller.
The upcoming season will feature an entirely new starting five, as several key contributors have graduated or moved on, opening the door for rising seniors James Moneyhon and guard Henry Vessid to assume larger roles.
Despite the loss in the final, Black expressed confidence in the program’s tradition and his readiness to lead the team through the transition, citing his respect for the conference and the opportunity to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor.
The school community looks forward to seeing how Black’s blend of local insight and fresh perspective will shape the next chapter of Staples basketball.