Written Monday January 25th at 9:25 AM
Ron Bellamy has decided to leave West Bloomfield for Ann Arbor early Monday morning. He accepted a position with Jim Harbaugh’s staff at Michigan next fall.
Bellamy confirmed his departure in a tweet early Monday morning.
“Thank you West Bloomfield,
Twelve years ago God sent me to West Bloomfield to do his work. The West Bloomfield community welcomed my wife and I with open arms. My kids were born and immediately became a part of the football program, WBHS, and the community. I’ve became a better man, husband, father, and coach because of the experiences I gained throughout my time at West Bloomfield. I’m forever grateful for my experiences, the good times and the not so good times that helped mold me into a better teacher, mentor, and coach.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, and amazing medical team who have dedicated their time to help put West Bloomfield on the map as a State Powerhouse in football. Special thanks to our parents who trusted me with their kids, that’s a huge commitment and I hope I made you proud.
Lastly, I would like to thank the leaders at West Bloomfield for the love and support that have been delivered every year. I’ve always leaned on my faith and sometimes you had to make tough decisions. This past weekend has been very special to my family and I. Many tears were shed, because it has always been about love. I will forever be a Laker.
LBoyz 4 Life”
Bellamy led West Bloomfield to their first ever Division One State Championship last Saturday blowing out defending Division One State Champion Davison 41-0 at Ford Field. It was the first State title for West Bloomfield in any sport since 1983.
Bellamy was 82-45 at West Bloomfield in his 12 seasons with
the program. He built the program from scratch but especially from 2014-2021 is when the Lakers started becoming a State power.
It will be interesting who the Lakers will go with next season but it most likely should be somebody in house.
Bellamy has been a father figure to his players and was always honest, classy, and truthful. He was great to interview and even called in to my podcast before the season began.
There were a ton of great memories with Bellamy and myself. He will be missed.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.
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