The Kamloops Broncos have promoted Braden Vankoughnett to head coach for next season.
He replaces Rob Ellis who moves on after just one season – Ellis is stepping back due to time commitment issues, but he will still plans on helping out.
Vankoughnett was an assistant coach for the Broncos last year and is also the recruiting coordinator. A former linebacker on the Broncos, he also played two seasons at Acadia University.
“We’re very fortunate to have landed a coach like Vankoughnett who is a successful recruiter, a great football player and is a solid football coach,” said General Manager Jan Antons.
“Coach Vankoughnett has had the opportunity to be a player and coach with the Kamloops Broncos. We know he will be a great mentor, preparing our student athletes and players for the challenges they will have on and off the field and more importantly in life after football.”
After back to back 0-10 seasons, Vankoughnett is hoping to develop a strong and successful program. He is the Broncos third head coach in three years, following Brad Yamaoka and Rob Ellis.
“I am very honoured to be named Head Coach of the Kamloops Broncos and to have the opportunity to build a reputable and respectable program here is very exciting,” said Vankoughnett.
“My goal is to build a program that our players, students, staff, alumni and community members can all be proud of. I feel that my diverse experiences in football will assist the Broncos in launching a successful program.”
Vankoughnett’s first task as the Head Coach will be to pick his assistant coaches and staff as the Broncos spring camp is set for May 8 to 10.
BREAKING:
2020 Broncos head coach has been hired. #BroncoUp #RunWithUs @ Kamloops, British Columbia https://t.co/IV3BUV0XuB— Kamloops Broncos (@KamBroncos) February 3, 2020
Broncos going with some youth at the helm. #Kamloops https://t.co/Fyux2mFeQQ
— Jon Keen (@JonKeenNLSports) February 3, 2020
