Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team fires head coach Jeff McComb
McComb was promoted to head coach in August 2020, but his debut was delayed until December 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In the release, the Rush said they are turning to the younger Quinlan “to help salvage” the rest of the season.
Following this season, Keenan will step back from the bench and Quinlan will lead the Rush as head coach in the 2022-23 season. “He epitomizes what the organization is all about. Hard work, dedication, commitment, confidence, diligence and perseverance. Jimmy was all of that as a player and has been as an assistant coach. I believe Jimmy will bring those same qualities to the table as head coach of the Rush,” Keenan said.
Described as a former superstar, Quinlan is the only player in franchise history to have his number retired and was team captain from 2011 to 2013.Keenan looks to fill the offensive coaching position for the Rush in the 2022 off-season.
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