Loading articles...

Keyano Huskies introduce new coaches

Last Updated Apr 12, 2017 at 10:03 am MDT

PHOTO. Coaches for the Keyano Huskies. From right to left, Dwayne Vigilance, Keegan Kuhr, Nic Davies, Jeremy Wielenga. Darnell Duff/ SPORTS REPORTER. Copyright Rogers Media.

 

After a very successful season for multiple Keyano Huskies sports teams, preparations have begun for the 2017-2018 season with the official announcement of new coaches for women’s volleyball and men’s basketball.

Jeremy Wielenga

The Huskies are pleased to announce that Jeremy Wielenga will become the new Head Coach for the Huskies men’s basketball season for the upcoming ACAC season.

Wielenga brings a plethora of knowledge to Keyano. Wielenga recently filled the role of assistant coach for the University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s basketball team who lost in the second round of Canada West playoffs.

Before that, Wielenga coached at Lakehead University and the University of Brandon Bobcats.

Last season the Huskies lost 16 games compared to eight wins, with several losses being heartbreakers. Wielenga explained what will be different this year.

“We have to re-evaluate, did we get the extra work in, extra shots to push us over that hump,” said Wielenga. Going through that experience of losing tough games is good for the guys, it adds toughness to them, and for the guys who return, and the guys I will bring in, we are going to do the little things every day that hopefully pushes us over the hump.”

Having coached in Ontario and Winnipeg and before that playing in British Columbia, Wielenga notes he has some strong connections and is looking to add skill to the team for the upcoming season.

“Once I found out Thursday that I got the job, I’ve been on the phones reaching out to some guys who we feel will be an impact at this level,” Said Wielenga. It’s looking good so far, so hopefully, we can lock them up and get them signed here within the next couple of weeks.

Wielenga also added that the message from day one will be work ethic and hard work from the very first practice to what the Huskies hope is a very successful season.

Nic Davies

After serving as the assistant coach and technical advisor for the Keyano Huskies men’s volleyball team, Nic Davies was officially announced as the new Head Coach for the Huskies women’s volleyball program.

The women’s volleyball program is coming off a tough 7-17 campaign, and Davies with his experience and knowledge of the game looks to turn that around.

Before joining the Huskies during the 2015 season, Davies was the assistant coach with the Olds Broncos also of the ACAC. During his time with the Broncos, they qualified for the playoffs all four years and won a Bronze medal during the 2012 season.

Keegan Kuhr and Dwayne Vigilance

After successful seasons, both Keegan Kuhr and Dwayne Vigilance will return as the Head Coaches of the Huskies men’s volleyball and Huskies women’s basketball.