The University of British Columbia Hires Steve Price

by Josh Huger (MrUtopia)

The University of British Columbia recently announced the hiring of Steve Price as the Head Coach for both the UBC Thunderbirds varsity team and Pacific Dolphins swim club.

In regards to being hired Price said, “I am very excited to be coming back to Vancouver to take on the Head Coaching duties of the UBC Thunderbirds and UBC Dolphins. The timing of this opportunity is great as we prepare for London 2012. I was very much part of the success of the program in the late 90's and the first part of 2000 as an Assistant Coach so to have the chance to work again with such great Swimmers and Staff in a winning environment is fantastic. I am confident I can lead in the ongoing success of the UBC Swimming program and I'm convinced that our future looks very bright.”

"The prospect of working again with National Swim Centre coach Tom Johnson, Swim Centre coach Joseph Nagy and UBC Dolphin coach Tom Rushton is what helped me decide to take the position. All are excellent coaches and I feel I can compliment them in delivering one of the best swimming opportunities available in Canada from club, varsity, post grad and professional levels."

Price most recently comes from Edmonton Keyano Swim Club where he served as senior coach from 2007.

UBC’s technical director of swimming Tom Johnson said, “We are excited to have Steve back in the UBC fold and we're looking forward to continuing to build upon the success of the UBC Varsity and Pacific Dolphins programs. Steve brings vast experience, commitment and passion, through a team approach, to the development of individual and team excellence."

Price will officially take over the Thunderbirds and Dolphins in early September.