He became acting head coach after Dave Ritchie was let go part way through the 2004 season, and was named the head coach for the 2005 season. After the 2005 season he was let go, as the team finished in last place in the Western Conference.
After Dave Ritchie's dismissal mid-season in 2004, he served as acting head coach for the 2005 season. Following that, he was let go due to poor performance in the Western Conference after the 2005 season.