After seven years with the Laurentian University Voyageurs men's basketball team, Virgil Hill has stepped down as head coach of the Laurentian University Voyageurs men's basketball program.
Hill cited personal matters as the reason for his departure.
"I am grateful for the opportunity that Laurentian University has provided me with to grow both as a coach and a person. I have enjoyed the past seven seasons immensely working with the student athletes, assistant coaches, faculty and staff," he said, in a release.
"It is now time for me to focus on my family and be reunited with them in BC. I would like to thank all of the individuals that have supported me and the team over the past seven years and I wish the program much success in the future"
Hill took over the head coaching position before the start of the 2000-2001 season and went on to lead the Voyageurs to the playoffs in six of seven seasons reaching the OUA East quarter final five times and the OUA East semi final once.
He leaves with a career conference record of 60-94 and an overall record of 90-141, while coaching many Voyageurs to OUA all-star awards and CIS academic all-Canadian awards.
Off the court, he instilled a sense of community in his team initiating many community outreach projects including senior's home and in-school visits as well as participating in the Terry Fox Run.
"We are extremely grateful for Coach Hill's commitment and dedication over the last 7 years and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. This was an extremely difficult decision for Virgil and we respect his thoughts and wishes," said Directo of Athletics Peter Hellstrom.
"While leading our men's program, Coach Hill continued to strive for excellence in a very tough East Conference and will leave a well structured and detailed program."
Laurentian has already begun an aggressive hunt to find a new head coach for the men's squad.
