Redmen hoops coach departs after six seasons
MONTREAL - Drew Love, executive director of athletics and recreation at McGill University, announced Wednesday that Craig Norman's contract has not been renewed as head coach of the McGill Redmen basketball team.
"After considerable reflection, a decision has been made to seek new leadership within the men's basketball program," said Love. "We appreciate the efforts that Craig has made during his six seasons as head coach and wish him well in his future endeavors."
Norman, a 47-year-old native of Greenfield Park, Que., coached the Redmen to a 64-122 overall record during his tenure, including a 32-64 mark in regular season play.
A 1987 graduate of Concordia University, Norman came to McGill from Royal Military College in Kingston where he had a six-season stint as head coach. He won Canadian university coach-of-the-year honours in men's basketball in 2003-04 before being appointed by McGill in June 2004.
"Effective immediately we will begin a nation-wide search for a coach who will lead the program in a new direction consistent with the mission and culture of McGill University Athletics and Recreation," added Love.
SOURCE:
Earl Zukerman
Communications Officer
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