In sixth year as assistant and seventh overall ... Served as interim head coach during 2004-05 season, directing Vikings to 21-8 record, second place in GNAC and semifinals of NCAA II West Regional ... Has been part of Vikings' school-record nine straight national tournament appearances either as coach or player ... One of just two people in school history to go to nationals as a player, assistant and head coach ... Earned bachelor's degree in general studies at Western in 2000 ... Four-year letter winner for Vikings in basketball ... Finished career fifth among school's all-time leaders in assists with 448 and 11th in rebounds with 703 ... Helped Western to three national tournament appearances ... Vikings reached NCAA II final four in 2000, best finish in school history ... Honorable mention Little All-Northwest choice as junior ... Graduate of Bothell High School, helping Cougars to Class AAA state tournament as senior ... 28 years old.