SMITHFIELD, VA (WTKR)- Coaching is in Ed Young's blood, so being away from the profession last basketball season was quite an adjustment. It was the first time in nearly four decades he wasn't on the bench.

"There were days I was in my house last year looking at four walls," the coach recalled. "Talking to the dog and he never answered back, like' what am I doing? I need to coach a team.'"

Young got his wish. He's the new head boys basketball coach at Smithfield and will lead the Packers during the 2025-2026 season. It's a new challenge he's happy to have on his plate.

"A chance to get back out and teach and work with kids. That's what I miss. My sense of purpose was gone," Young said. "Coaching is in my blood and I'm excited. I feel like a rookie head coach like I was when I first came

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