The 2021-22 season marks Gary Peden's sixth with the Vikes' men's basketball program.
In addition to his role with the Vikes, Peden works with the Saanich School Sistrict teaching PHE, Sport Performance, and French. He also coaches the Senior Boyâs Basketball team at Stellyâs Secondary School.
Previously, Peden served as a coach for the Vikes Nation club AAU basketball program and helped lead a team to a victory in the Western Canadian Championships.
Before joining Vikes Nation, Peden spent over 10 years coaching basketball in Terrace, B.C., including five seasons coaching with the Senior Boyâs program at Caledonia Secondary School.
Peden holds a Masterâs degree in Coaching Studies as well as a Bachelorâs degree with majors in Physical Education and French, both from the University of Victoria.