In honour of National Coaches Week we are throwing it back to the 2016-17 season when coach Rick Scott led the Tigers to a 19-1 regular season and his first U SPORTS Coach of the Year award.

MARILYN POMFRET AWARD (Coach of the Year): Rick Scott, Dalhousie 

Currently in his ninth season as head coach of the Tigers, Rick Scott has done an outstanding job developing his players and the program, winning five consecutive AUS championships. He brings great passion and energy to the team and an impressive history of success. A three-time AUS coach of the year (2013, 2015 & 2017), Scott was named the Dalhousie University coach of the year for two straight seasons (2012-13 & 2013-14). 

Under his leadership, the Tigers finished with a 19-1 regular season record and a first-place finish in the AUS standings, before going 2-0 to win their fifth consecutive conference championship.

Dalhousie’s .187 hitting percentage was the best in the Atlantic conference. The Tigers also led in the AUS in digs, averaging 18.87 per set. Their 11.35 kills per set, 11.20 assists per set, 2.03 blocks per set and 15.3 points per set were all the second highest in the league.

“Rick has had an incredible impact on our women’s volleyball program and the sport of volleyball in our region,” said Dalhousie athletics director Tim Maloney. “His leadership and tireless effort have provided a tremendous platform for our program to succeed.  We are fortunate to have Rick as part of our Tiger family.”

The other nominees were Olivier Trudel of Montréal, Laurie Eisler of Alberta, and Kristine Drackich of Toronto.