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Streaming Sports Network Canada Username Password Login Games Leagues Teams Venues Hockey Football Basketball Soccer Volleyball Blogs St FX sports updatesStFX to honor Coach K November 23 2009StFX mens basketball head coach Steve Konchalski recently broke the national coaching record for CIS career wins (regular season playoffs nonconference) earning his 735th victory on November 6th with a 9483 victory over UPEI In doing so he surpassed the previous record holder Jerry Hemmings who had 734 career wins with Brandon University It is a truly remarkable achievement that speaks to Coach Ks track record of success his longevity and his loyalty to our university comments StFX Director of Athletics & Recreational Services Leo MacPherson The number of wins speaks for itself but his real legacy has more to do with the quality of young men that he has brought to the university and how he has helped prepare them to graduate and become leaders I count myself amongst those former players fortunate enough to benefit from his teachings The XMen will play their first home game since Coach Ks recordbreaking event on Friday November 27 where the university plans to honor and recognize his achievement All fans former XMen players alumni and basketball supporters are encouraged to come to the StFX Oland Centre to show their support for Coach K At 735 pm in honor of CIS win number 735 a pregame ceremony and presentation will take place to honor the legendary 35 year veteran StFX head coach The first 735 fans to the game will receive a special commemorative Coach K poster which Coach K will be free to autograph at the conclusion of the 800 pm game against the Acadia Axemen StFX Athletics & Recreation corporate supporter Central Home Improvement will be giving away a $735 gift certificate to a lucky fan Fans must be at the game by 735 pm to receive a ticket for this prize In addition there will be contests and promotions throughout the game Coach K currently has an alltime overall career coaching record of 736 wins and 400 losses coaching in over 1100 games throughout his CIS career He has led the XMen to 14 appearances at the CIS championship and has won three national titles (1993 2000 2001) His XMen have made 33 consecutive AUS playoff appearances and won 9 AUS championship titles Coach K was named the 2001 CIS Coach of the Year and has been honored as AUS Coach of the Year on six occasions Outside of his StFX coaching experience Steve served as the Canadian national team head coach for four years (199598) and assistant coach for 16 years (19731988) participating in three Olympic Games (1976 1984 and 1988) He is currently an advisor to the national team program as a member of the Basketball Canada Council of Excellence As a player Steve led Acadia University to a national title in 1965 where he was named tournament MVP A native of Elmhurst NY Coac...