April 19, 2011 (WOLFVILLE, N.S.) – Acadia University today announced that it has hired Kevin Dickie as its new Director of Athletics. Mr. Dickie has been the Director of Athletics at the University of New Brunswick for the past six years and is returning to Acadia where he coached the University’s men’s varsity hockey team to three successive appearances in the AUS finals between 1997 and 2000.
“Acadia is pleased to welcome Kevin Dickie back to campus and to a varsity athletics program that is gaining positive momentum,” said Darrell Youden, Acadia’s Vice-President of Finance and Administration. “The University of New Brunswick, under Kevin’s leadership, has established an enviable reputation for sustained student athlete success both on and off the field. Kevin has considerable experience both as a coach and administrator at all levels of competition that will serve him well at Acadia. He knows our conference well, understands the Canadian varsity sports environment and, most importantly, respects Acadia’s proud tradition of combining athletic and academic achievement.”
Mr. Dickie earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and holds a Level IV C.H.A./N.C.C.P. Coaching Certification Master Coach designation.
In addition to his experience at UNB and Acadia, Mr. Dickie was Head Coach of the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League between 2000 and 2004. He was an Assistant Coach with Canada’s World Junior Team in 2000-2001 and with Canada’s Under 18 National Team in 2000.
“I’ll always appreciate the opportunity UNB gave me six years ago, but I’m really looking forward to taking my skills and experience to Acadia,” said Dickie. “The commitment Acadia’s senior leadership team has shown to make me a part of the Acadia family is a wonderful opportunity for me as well as Cindy and our two boys. We’re looking forward to coming to Acadia and back to the Valley. Acadia is headed in a very positive direction and it’s going to be exciting to be part of it.”
Kevin will begin his new position at Acadia on May 2, 2011.
Source: Acadia Sports Information
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