Western Mustangs Sports

Coaching Timeline at Western:

• 1991–1995: Player
• 1995–2006: Assistant Coach (Lead Assistant from 1997–2006)
• 2006–Present: Head Coach (Entering 24th season in 2025–26)

Year-by-Year Breakdown

• 1995–1996 (Assistant Coach)
• 1996–1997
• 1997–1998 (Lead Assistant Coach)
• 1998–1999
• 1999–2000
• 2000–2001
• 2001–2002
• 2002–2003
• 2003–2004
• 2004–2005
• 2005–2006 
• 2006–2007 (Head Coach)
• 2007–2008
• 2008–2009
• 2009–2010
• 2010–2011
• 2011–2012
• 2012–2013
• 2013–2014
• 2014–2015
• 2015–2016
• 2016–2017
• 2017–2018
• 2018–2019
• 2019–2020
• 2020–2021 (COVID – no competitive sports season)
• 2021–2022
• 2022–2023
• 2023–2024
• 2024–2025 
• 2025–2026 (24th season as Head Coach)

Experience

• Former Mustang player, assistant coach, and currently the longest-serving Men’s Basketball Head Coach in Western University history
• Over 34 years with the Mustangs, starting as a player in 1991–92
• Joined from Nepean High School (Ottawa) and immediately made an impact, averaging 16.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and shooting 38% from 3PT as a rookie.
• Set the program's rookie single-game scoring record with 36 points vs. Lakehead of February 8, 1992
• After a knee injury limited his playing career, he transitioned to coaching in 1995–96
• Across four seasons as a player, he averaged 12.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg, and 36.9% from 3PT

As Assistant Coach (1995–2006)

• Served as lead assistant and defensive coordinator for nine seasons.
• Helped guide Western to:
  • 3 OUA West Championships (1999, 2001, 2002)
  • 3 OUA Championships (1999, 2001, 2002)
  • 4 CIAU Final 8 National Championship appearances (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)

As Head Coach (2006–Present)

• Holds 2nd-most wins in program history with 326, just behind Craig Boydell (327)
• Earned his 300th win on January 20, 2024, in a victory over Laurentian
•  Led Mustangs to: 5 OUA West titles (2008, 2009, 2020, 2024, 2025) & 3 U SPORTS Final 8 National Championship appearances (2008, 2009, 2020) — finished in the Final 4 all three times
• Named OUA West Coach of the Year in 2009
• Known for developing some of the nation’s top offenses in recent seasons:
  • 2024–25: 84.5 ppg (2nd in OUA)
  • 2023–24: 90.5 ppg (1st in OUA)
  • 2022–23: 89.0 ppg (1st in OUA)
• Recognized for ball movement, offensive efficiency, and 3-point shooting

Athletes Coached

All-Canadians

• Andy Wedemire (2010)
• Omar Shiddo (2022)

OUA All-Stars

• Matt Curtis (2008)
• Brad Smith (2008, 2009)
• Keenan Jeppesen (2009)
• Andy Wedemire (2010, 2011)
• Ryan Barbeau (2010, 2012)
• Greg Morrow (2013, 2014, 2015)
• Julian Walker (2020)
• Omar Shiddo (2019, 2021)
• Tyson Dunn (2023, 2024)
• Aryan Sharma (2024)
• Noah Otshudi (2025)

OUA Scoring Leaders

• Ryan Barbeau: 24.1 ppg (2011–12)
• Greg Morrow: 24.0 ppg (2015–16)
• Omar Shiddo: 28.2 ppg (2021–22)
• Aryan Sharma: 23.4 ppg (2022–23)

OUA Assist Leaders

• Matt Curtis: 6.4 apg (2006–07), 6.2 (2007–08), 5.6 (2008–09)
• Nikola Farkic: 7.2 apg (2019–20)
• Tyson Dunn: 7.7 apg (2022–23), 6.0 (2023–24)

International & Professional Experience

• Assistant Coach, Team Canada U16 National Team — Silver Medal, FIBA America (June 2025)
• Head Coach, Minho Techies (Portuguese DDOSS Summer League) — 3rd place finish (June 2024)
• Lead Assistant Coach, 3D Global Sports Canada — Won 40th Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan (July 2018)
• Assistant Coach, Guelph Nighthawks, Canadian Elite Basketball League (Summer 2021)
• Other Contributions: Contributor to coaching education platform BasketballImmersion.com