Haverford School's Fairfax steps down

Henry Fairfax has stepped down as head coach of the Haverford School basketball team to focus on his work as an administrator at the school.

Fairfax, a 1999 graduate of the Haverford School, has been the school's head of admissions since 2010. Fairfax led the Fords to an Inter-Ac championship as a senior and went on to play at Drexel.

The Fords coach since 2012, Fairfax leaves with a record of 65-40 overall and 25-15 in league play. The Fords finished in third place with a 7-3 league record this season behind Episcopal Academy and champion Germantown Academy.

Fairfax said he gained clarity after completing a recent program for aspiring heads of school.

"It gave me a chance to sit down and reflect on what exactly I want to do in this space for education," Fairfax said. "It kind of re-centered me on my ultimate goal to be an inspiration as a school leader."