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St. Mary’s University College Names David Petroziello as Men’s Basketball Coach
Calgary, AB (August 24, 2010) – Exciting changes continue for St. Mary’s University College Lightning Athletics in anticipation of the program’s transition to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC).
St. Mary’s took a strong step to solidify its men’s basketball program today by appointing Director of Athletics David Petroziello as Head Coach. The appointment of an experienced and well-qualified coach demonstrates St. Mary’s commitment to making the transition to the ACAC in 2012 a smooth and successful one. Petroziello takes over a program which has been consistently successful in the Alberta Colleges Athletic League (ACAL), but needs further development to prepare itself for competition at the ACAC level.
Petroziello’s experience is extensive and wide-ranging, having coached and managed athletic teams at several colleges in Quebec as well as in the professional ranks in Canada and overseas. Previous positions also include General Manager and Head Coach of the Vancouver Titans professional basketball team (IBL) and Assistant Coach at Simon Fraser University (CIS). Petroziello also spent time in India working with the national team program, where he led a four-week training camp for athletes and coaches. Most recently, he spent a year coaching in Australia.
With the fall semester beginning on September 7, Coach Petroziello is already at work recruiting and strengthening his player roster for the upcoming season. All individuals interested in St. Mary’s Lightning basketball are encouraged to contact him directly for more information.
About Lightning Athletics
Lightning Athletics strives to contribute to the overall synergy of the St. Mary’s University College community by bringing students, faculty and staff together in activities that encourage the pursuit of excellence, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster growth in leadership and teamwork through competitive and recreational physical activity. The Lightning Athletics program offers men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s futsal (indoor soccer) and cross country running.
About St. Mary’s University College
St. Mary’s University College is a Catholic post-secondary, liberal arts and sciences teaching and research institution open to all faiths and traditions. St. Mary’s offers Bachelor of Arts degrees, a Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree and university courses in 33 academic disciplines. For more information, visit
www.stmu.ab.ca
