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Gary Peden 2021 HS

Gary Peden

  • Title
    Assistant Coach
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 Boy’s Basketball team at Stelly’s 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 Boy’s program at Caledonia Secondary School.

Peden holds a Master’s degree in Coaching Studies as well as a Bachelor’s degree with majors in Physical Education and French, both from the University of Victoria.