May 1, 2013
JOHN CAMPBELL NAMED VARSITY BLUES MEN'S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education today announced that John Campbell will assume the role of head coach of the Varsity Blues men’s basketball program, effective May 13, 2013.
“After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job,” said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport. “His knowledge of the game and his coaching experience, not only across the CIS but on the international stage, will help us revitalize our program as we move into a new chapter of men’s basketball at U of T.”
Campbell joins the Blues after 11 seasons as the Dalhousie Tigers bench boss. During that time, he guided the Tigers to two AUS championship titles (2008-09, 2010-11) and earned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) coach of the year honours in 2010-11.
Internationally, Campbell helped Canada to a silver medal as the assistant coach at the FISU Games in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, he was an assistant with the British Basketball under-20 team that placed sixth at the 2012 European championships.
Prior to Dalhousie, Campbell was the head coach of the Laurentian Lady Vees women’s basketball team, where he captured two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) titles, a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) bronze medal and was named the OUA East coach of the year three times (1999, 2001, 2002). He also worked as an assistant coach with both the University of Victoria (1996) and Laurentian University (1994) men’s basketball teams.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to come to U of T,” said Campbell. “The investment that the athletic department is making in men’s basketball is very exciting. I believe with the combination of the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and the support of the institution, there’s a possibility of great success. I’m very excited to meet the players and to continue the recruitment of top student-athletes.”
Campbell is a graduate of the physical education program at Laurentian University, where he was a two-time provincial all-star during a successful playing career.
Source: Toronto Sports Info
“After a nation-wide search, it was clear to us that John is the right coach for the job,” said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport. “His knowledge of the game and his coaching experience, not only across the CIS but on the international stage, will help us revitalize our program as we move into a new chapter of men’s basketball at U of T.”
Campbell joins the Blues after 11 seasons as the Dalhousie Tigers bench boss. During that time, he guided the Tigers to two AUS championship titles (2008-09, 2010-11) and earned Atlantic University Sport (AUS) coach of the year honours in 2010-11.
Internationally, Campbell helped Canada to a silver medal as the assistant coach at the FISU Games in Shenzhen, China. Most recently, he was an assistant with the British Basketball under-20 team that placed sixth at the 2012 European championships.
Prior to Dalhousie, Campbell was the head coach of the Laurentian Lady Vees women’s basketball team, where he captured two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) titles, a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) bronze medal and was named the OUA East coach of the year three times (1999, 2001, 2002). He also worked as an assistant coach with both the University of Victoria (1996) and Laurentian University (1994) men’s basketball teams.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to come to U of T,” said Campbell. “The investment that the athletic department is making in men’s basketball is very exciting. I believe with the combination of the new Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and the support of the institution, there’s a possibility of great success. I’m very excited to meet the players and to continue the recruitment of top student-athletes.”
Campbell is a graduate of the physical education program at Laurentian University, where he was a two-time provincial all-star during a successful playing career.
Source: Toronto Sports Info
