Costley Discusses His Decision To Step Away From Mexico Basketball

Ed Costley wrapped up a 20-year run as the varsity girls basketball coach at Mexico High School with his resignation on Friday. Costley says he wants to step back and evaluate what’s next….

Among his favorite Lady Bulldog memories was the opportunity to coach his two daughters…..

Costley’s daughter, Brooke, is an assistant coach at Wichita State. It’s been a family affair, with his wife by his side as an assistant coach. Costley led Mexico to seven NCMC titles and a couple district championships. He remembers the back-to-back state playoff appearances in 2005 and ’06…..

Before his two decades on the Mexico sideline, Costley was the boys and girls coach at Bunceton for six years. He didn’t always love basketball…..

Ed Costley has 456 wins in his career.