Dave Wood will leave a legacy of leadership and success at West Lafayette Dave Wood sums up his time as a teacher and coach at West Lafayette with a simple message. "I have never not wanted to come to this building." Wood will retire from both roles at the end of the 2021 season/school year. Posted: Mar 1, 2021 6:38 PM Updated: Mar 1, 2021 6:38 PM Posted By: Sports 18 Reporters WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Dave Wood's run as the West Lafayette boys basketball coach will come to an end this year. After 27 years on the job as a coach and teacher at West Side, Wood plans to retire from both his roles at the end of the academic calendar.