Quick, Youssef Bring Familiar Faces and Fresh Energy to Sharks Bench
There will be a new but very familiar look behind the Sharks bench in the fall.
Kyle Quick is back with the organization, this time as Head Coach. He brings both experience and a clear purpose with him. There's no shortage of respect for the top teams in the league but Quick knows what he wants. “I’m just super excited to have this opportunity to work with these guys and get Wheatley back into contention and competing,” Quick told Powerplay Sports.
A former Sharks player, Quick knows what the team means to the community. Add to that his time with the Leamington Flyers, where he was part of a Sutherland Cup championship, and a solid Jr. B playing career in Leamington and LaSalle, and it’s easy to see why he fits.
He won’t be doing it alone. Tony Youssef is also back with the Sharks, stepping in as Associate Coach after previously playing for the organization. Since hanging up the skates, he’s built a strong coaching résumé locally, winning OMHA, OHF, and multiple International Silver Stick championships at the minor hockey level. A former Sharks captain, Youssef is known for his energy, his connection with players, and a mindset that’s all about winning.
"I have seven years invested in the team and feel there's some unfinished business. It's something we're looking forward to."
The bonus? These two already know each other well.
“It’s going to be fun,” Quick said. “We played against each other when i was like 16-17. We play hockey Sunday morning's together so we're familiar with each other. We're gonna have a lot of fun and put a good product on the ice for the fans of Wheatley.”
