September 30, 2012
uOttawa releases interim head football coach Gary Etcheverry
OTTAWA - The University of Ottawa has released interim head football coach Gary Etcheverry, effective Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Meetings are underway to finalize the coaching leadership structure which will guide the team through the remainder of the OUA football schedule.
“This is a change that we do not take lightly in any way,” said Colin Timm, Assistant Director of Programs for Sports Services. “We need to ensure that we are putting ourselves in a position to move this program forward. It had become apparent that in order to do so we needed to take this action.”
The University does not expect to name a replacement head coach immediately. Rather, the University will be recruiting a full-time head coach to lead the Gee-Gees football program for the long term. The position of head football coach will be posted in the coming weeks, with an anticipated closing date closely following the conclusion of the Grey Cup and Vanier Cup festivities. These plans were underway prior to today’s announcement as part of Sports Services’ long-term strategic planning process.
A second release will follow when the short term coaching leadership structure has been solidified. The staff is expected to be composed largely of current coaches who will remain in place, in addition to former staff and alumni who have been invited to join the team.
Players and team administration will be available for comment through the Sports Information Office.
Contact:
Jen Elliott
Sports Information and Events Officer / Agente d’information sportive et des évènements
Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Service des sports / Sports Services
cell: 613-608-4574
613-562-5800 (4343)
“This is a change that we do not take lightly in any way,” said Colin Timm, Assistant Director of Programs for Sports Services. “We need to ensure that we are putting ourselves in a position to move this program forward. It had become apparent that in order to do so we needed to take this action.”
The University does not expect to name a replacement head coach immediately. Rather, the University will be recruiting a full-time head coach to lead the Gee-Gees football program for the long term. The position of head football coach will be posted in the coming weeks, with an anticipated closing date closely following the conclusion of the Grey Cup and Vanier Cup festivities. These plans were underway prior to today’s announcement as part of Sports Services’ long-term strategic planning process.
A second release will follow when the short term coaching leadership structure has been solidified. The staff is expected to be composed largely of current coaches who will remain in place, in addition to former staff and alumni who have been invited to join the team.
Players and team administration will be available for comment through the Sports Information Office.
Contact:
Jen Elliott
Sports Information and Events Officer / Agente d’information sportive et des évènements
Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
Service des sports / Sports Services
cell: 613-608-4574
613-562-5800 (4343)
