The Atlanta Dream’s chaotic season continued Saturday night when interim coach Mike Petersen announced that he would be stepping down because of health reasons. Petersen will transition into a role in the front office, and assistant coach Darius Taylor will take over as interim head coach, the team said.
“For health reasons that the grind of the WNBA season will not allow me to adequately address, I have decided to step down from my coaching duties with the Dream,” Petersen said. “I want to thank the Atlanta Dream players, staff and ownership for the opportunity to be part of an amazing organization.”
“It has been a pleasure working with and getting to know Coach Mike,” Dream majority owner Larry Gottesdiener said. “We appreciate his willingness to step up and take on the role of head coach this season and everything he has done for the team. His experience and leadership will continue to be a benefit to the organization as he transitions to his new role.”
