Chris King, head coach of the Lakeland Rustlers women's basketball team, has been named the recipient of the Coaching Excellence Award by the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). This prestigious award recognizes King's outstanding coaching contributions to sport and athlete development over 16 seasons.
The Coaching Excellence Award, bestowed by the CCAA acknowledges coaches who have significantly impacted their teams and athletes over five or more years.
Under King's leadership, the Lakeland Rustlers women's basketball program has flourished, boasting an impressive record of achievements. Over the past four competitive seasons, King has guided the team to three ACAC Championship Gold medals and two CCAA medals. Notably, in the 2023 - 24 season, the Rustlers achieved perfection, securing a flawless 20 - 0 record in the regular season, 3 - 0 in the ACAC playoffs, and a perfect 3 - 0 at the national championships. This remarkable feat marks them as one of only two ACAC women's basketball teams in history to achieve a perfect season and win a national title.
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