2023 ACAC Golf Coach of The Year
Edmonton, AB (September 29, 2023) – The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Tyler Leicht of the NAIT Ooks has been named the 2023 ACAC Golf Coach of the Year.
The NAIT Ooks golf team has returned to ACAC golf, marking the end of a hiatus since 2014. With this new chapter comes a fresh Head Coach, as Tyler Leicht assumes the position in his inaugural season as an ACAC Head Coach. While he may be new to this particular role, Leicht is far from a novice in the world of golf. In 2021, he passed the Professional Golf Association of Canada's Play Ability Test (PAT), solidifying his credentials. Furthermore, he serves as a Golf Professional at the esteemed Derrick Golf and Winter Club in Edmonton, AB. Tyler Leicht is now entering his 7th season at the Derrick Club and his third as a PGA of Canada Professional.
"NAIT Athletics would like to congratulate Tyler on this prestigious award in his first season. We are fortunate to have Tyler as our coach in NAIT's return to ACAC golf. His knowledge of the golf landscape in the Edmonton area and his familiarity with NAIT made Tyler the perfect candidate to lead our program this year. Tyler's attention to detail and ability to connect with his players make him the tremendous coach he is," said NAIT Athletics and Recreation Director Jordan Richey.
This prestigious award was recognized at the 2023 ACAC Golf Championship hosted at the Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer, Alberta.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
Kayla Blacquiere, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
kaylab@acac.ab.ca
Jordan Richey, NAIT
Director, Athletics & Recreation
780-914-4348
jrichey@nait.ca