There will be a new bench boss for the Okanagan Rockets this upcoming season.The BC Major Midget League (BCMML) team has named Jason Williamson has their new head coach.
Williamson was head coach and general manager of the Vernon Vipers for four years before stepping down due to personal reasons at the start of the 2014-15 season. He was an assistant coach for three years prior to that.
“I believe our boys are in great hands moving forward with Jason heading into the 2015-16 season,” said general manager Braeden Pistawka. “Having Jason’s experience from the junior level and knowledge of the game will be extremely beneficial to our program."
Williamson has made four trips to the RBC Cup, Canada’s National Jr. ‘A’ Championship, winning the title with the Vipers in 2009 and 2010. The team was a runner-up in 2011.
Former head coach Simon Ferguson, who spent just one season at the helm of the Okanagan Rockets in the 2014-15 season, has stepped down due to personal reasons. He guided the team to a fourth place finish in the BCMML.
