Londaryl Perry blog series Part 3: Perry's first coaching job
This is Part 3 in a five-part blog series, continuing the life story of Northeast girls basketball coach Londaryl Perry, The Oklahoman’s Little All-City Coach of the Year.
Perry was profiled in Tuesday’s newspaper, but his life story is too fascinating to be held to one story. This blog post will focus on his first coaching job, when he was an assistant boys coach at Putnam City West under Mike Nunley. Here is the full blog schedule:
Tuesday: Perry’s basketball career
Wednesday: More on Perry’s mother and two brothers
Thursday: Perry’s first coaching job
Friday: Perry’s military career
Saturday: The state of Perry’s family today
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At age 24, Londaryl Perry got his first coaching job.
He became a boys assistant coach under Mike Nunley at his alma mater, Putnam City West.
Nunley became another important friend and mentor for Perry.
“When I first spoke with Mike, I just had a feeling that this man is somebody special,” Perry said.
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