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Kenneth William Daniel Shields - Victoria
The
most successful coach in the history of Canadian university basketball,
Ken Shields has dedicated his life to the development of Canada's
athletes and coaches. He has been a leader in the development and
promotion of Canada's premier athletic programs.
Mr. Shields
coached the University of Victoria men's basketball team from 1976
to 1989, leading them to seven consecutive national championships.
During this period, he was awarded four Coach of the Year awards.
Renowned for
his high standards and promotion of excellence, Mr. Shields instilled
these values in hundreds of young men who he coached and led during
his coaching career.
He went on to
coach Canada's national team and was instrumental in establishing
the National Coaching Institute at the University of Victoria. He
was also the founding president of the Commonwealth Centre for Sport
Development now known as Pacific Sport Victoria.
Mr. Shields'
commitment and dedication to Canadian sport is legendary, and his
drive and leadership have been invaluable in ensuring continued
excellence in Canadian sports, and in promoting healthy living and
fitness.
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