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March 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Nanaimo Timbermen appoint new Assistant Coach & Director of Player Recruitment and Development
The Nanaimo Timbermen Senior A Lacrosse Club of the Western Lacrosse Association announce the appointment of Mr. Art Webster to the position of Assistant Head Coach And Director of Player Recruitment and Development.

Art Webster is very renowned in lacrosse circles and most recently coached the Victoria Shamrocks to the 2009 WLA League Title. Art is a 2007 Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee who played 558 games with the Brampton Execeliors and Victoria Shamrocks amassing 621 Points ( 174 Goals / 447 Assists ) as a Defensive Specialist and played on 2 Mann Cup winners and in 7 Mann Cup Finals. He was also a member of the Canadian National Field lacrosse Team in 1976 – 1977.

As a coach Webster served as a Defensive Coordinator in Victoria in the early part of the Decade where he helped the Shamrocks to 5 Mann Cup appearances and 2 Mann Cup Titles ( 2003 & 2005) . In 2002 he shared the WLA Coach of the Year Award with Walt Christianson for his contributions to the Shamrock cause.

Art is currently in his 3rd Season with the Washington Stealth of the NLL as an Assistant Coach in charge of the Defence under Head Coach Chris Hall.

The Timbermen welcome Art and his wealth and experience to join Head Coach Jeff Ranger.

Tags: Junior A

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