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NCCC names Women’s Hoops coach for 08-09 season

SARANAC LAKE –  Anyone who knows Jerrad Dumont or has seen him on the court, knows he is competitor.  He prides himself on his work ethic, and his refuse to lose attitude.  That is why the Saints Athletics Department is happy to welcome Dumont as the newest member on their staff.  Dumont joins the staff this year as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. 

Don’t expect to see Dumont teaching the pick and roll, building team chemistry, or planning for his next away trip.  While Dumont will be spending some time on the court this year, assisting and learning from his former coach Chad LaDue, he will spend most of his time this season on the sidelines.  Dumont has accepted the challenge of reemerging the Women’s Basketball program for NCCC.  The program dissolved two years ago but the Saints Athletic Department is looking to add the sport in 2008-2009.  The program will need to be built from the ground up.  Dumont will take this coming school year to establish connections with high school coaches.  He will strive to find talented athletes that are excited about college basketball and that want to be a part of an exciting college basketball team.  He will focus and build his team on the principles of family, a strong work ethic, accountability to one another both on and off the court, and most importantly having fun.

“Everything excites me about this job,” replied Dumont to a question. “I enjoy watching, playing, and teaching basketball. I want to have fun, but I also want us to be a top competitor in Region III. As far as recruiting goes, I’d like to initiate relationships with, and get to know the coaches in our area, so I can get to know their best players.”

Dumont is no stranger to success.  He started his collegiate career at NCCC where he was a leader for both soccer and basketball programs.  He served as captain to both programs, was named to the basketball All Northern Independence Conference Team, and was named the Saints Player of the Year his sophomore year.  After graduation in 2005, Dumont traveled to SUNY Plattsburgh where he was a two-year starter and captain his senior year for the Cardinals Men’s Basketball Team.  He would contribute to the  team’s back to back conference championships, earning them an NCAA tournament appearances both years.  The Cardinals ended up losing their first NCAA game in 2006, but came back Dumont’s senior year and won, making them one of the top 30 teams in the Nation.

Saints Athletic Director, Heather Conger, comments, “I have had the pleasure of watching Dumont as a player.  He is the true essence of a team player that understands the meaning of dedication and commitment, and leads with his unmatched work ethic. We are happy to have the chance to offer women the opportunity to play women’s basketball here at North Country.  Dumont bears the determination and persistence that will be needed not only to reestablish this program, but make them successful.”

Attention all girls basketball coaches from Albany to the St. Lawrence valley, if Jerrad Dumont calls, don’t ignore him. One of your student-athletes might just get the opportunity of a lifetime in Saranac Lake, playing with the Lady Saints under Coach Dumont.