Linda Marquis, the Head Coach for Laval University and former Team Canada coach, announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the CIS Final 8. Throughout her illustrious career, she coached over 12 years with Canada Basketball and 31 years with Laval University.

“Linda’s outstanding commitment to the game of basketball is unheralded,” said Denise Dignard, Director of Women’s High Performance. “She has proven to be successful on the international and collegiate stage by working with us for a decade and winning over 500 games in the CIS. Her legacy in Canadian basketball history is cemented.”

The two-time CIS Coach of the Year has coached a variety of teams including the Senior, Development and Youth National Team. From 1997 to 2009, Linda started as an Assistant Coach for the Senior Women’s National Team before working her way up to higher coaching roles. In 2006, Linda was named the Youth National Team Head Coach for two years then became the Head Coach for the Development National Team in 2008 and 2009. She has had the privilege of coaching in the 2000 Olympics and countless FISU and FIBA Americas events.

Linda has surely left a positive impact on Canadian basketball. She has helped to develop the game through her years as a coach and grow Canada Basketball into what it is today. Her hard work and dedication is appreciated by many Canadian athletes.

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