David Flom, who left Eden Prairie amid controversy, to coach boys basketball at Southwest Christian

Flom resigned after criticism for reading a racial slur to players during a teaching session.

June 6, 2023 at 3:36AM
Eden Prairie coach David Flom talked to his team during a first-half timeout. Flom coached his first game Tuesday since he was reinstated after being suspended and investigated for using a racial slur in a teaching situation. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 69998904W
David Flom was suspended by Eden Prairie for a portion of the 2022-234 season. (Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

David Flom is returning to the sidelines. The former Eden Prairie coach will lead the Southwest Christian boys basketball program.

Flom resigned from his coaching position at Eden Prairie on April 7 amid controversy for reading a racial slur to his players during a teaching session about social media. He was suspended by the school district Dec. 8 and was reinstated Jan. 23.

"Coach Flom's character and his reputation for service through sports set him apart as the right leader for our program," Southwest Christian said in a statement.

Flom guided the Eagles for 17 years, compiling a career record of 393-195. Eden Prairie went 28-0 in 2020, and Flom was selected the National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year that season.

Southwest Christian is coming off an 8-19 season.

Flom will remain an elementary school teacher in the Eden Prairie district.

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