ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - Brock University Director of Athletics Dr. Lorne Adams is pleased to announce Si Khounviseth as the new full-time head coach of the Brock women's basketball program.
Khounviseth has been with the Brock program since 2006-07 as an assistant coach and this past season was the interim head coach leading the Badgers to a fourth place finish in the OUA West with a 13-9 conference record and 20-12 overall record.
"We are pleased to have Si assume the head coach position in a more permanent capacity," said Director of Athletics Dr. Lorne Adams. "He knows the players, knows the league and is well qualified to develop this young team. His energy, enthusiasm and commitment are infectious. I look forward to watching him grow and develop and lead this team towards a national championship."
"I am extremely honored and excited to be named the new head coach of the Brock women's basketball program," said Khounviseth. "Brock is a great place and the basketball community is passionate. This is something I have dreamed about - to one day be a university basketball coach. I couldn't ask for a better situation for me. I love the university and the athletic department is a great atmosphere. It's a surreal feeling! "
"I have to thank so many people who have helped me get to where I am. I want to thank all my former players and parents who have supported me and continue to support me. Thank you to the current players and also to our men's coach Ken Murray for all your support. Thank you to my assistant coaches Rob Anderson and Taylor Drysdale for being here with me and driving from Hamilton to Brock for practices and games. To my family for supporting my dreams."
"A special thanks to Dr. Lorne Adams for believing in me and giving me the opportunity. Lastly I want to thank Chris Critelli. I would not be here without your guidance and support. You gave me opportunity to be an assistant coach with you and believed in my abilities to coach at this level. Your mentoring has been invaluable. "
Si has been a head coach with the Hamilton Transway basketball club for eight years. During that time, he led his teams to three OBA championship titles and one silver medal.
At the high school level, Khounviseth served as an assistant coach with the St. Mary's Senior Girls team in 2004 who captured an OFSAA 'AAAA' silver. He also coached the St. Mary's Junior Girls to consecutive city championships in 2002 and 2003.
Source:
Brock Sports Info