Journey of a lifetime

Pat Rady coached his Cloverdale High School Clovers on Feb. 18 to an 82-73 win over Greenwood Christian Academy. - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Rady has coached basketball for 50 years, for six different high schools, including the Clovers. - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Pat Rady: ''I'm a big believer in small towns, and small schools.'' - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

The Clovers' record this season is 17-1. - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Rady has been a sectional champion in five different decades-19 times in all. - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Pat Rady: ''I cherish every year that I've been able to coach, because something great has happened every year.'' - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Pat Rady: ''The world doesn't need more basketball players. It needs more good fathers, more good husbands and more good workers in society.'' - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Pat Rady: ''What better job can a country bumpkin like me get to do in the state of Indiana than coach high school basketball?'' - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Rady chatted with Greenwood Christian Coach Jamie Satre before the Feb. 18 game. - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein

Pat Rady: ''It's still the journey, that's what's important. The good Lord has allowed me to enjoy this journey.'' - Photo taken by Aaron P. Bernstein