Coach Service History

This page was developed to highlight and recognize those long standing coaches who have dedicated their life to student-athletes. The list below includes retired individuals who have coached school sports for 25+ years.

2020-21 Retirees:

Kelly Rimmer 
Kelly Rimmer has been investing in athletes’ lives for 33 years, in the community as well as in the Victoria school district.  Her leadership and dedication to coaching has equaled thousands of hours on the volleyball and basketball court, track and field, the soccer pitch and on the ball field, always treating children, coaches and referees with patience and respect.  One of her favourite memories of coaching is when she was at Hampton school and ran a select co-ed team that would take part in weekend tournaments at Macaulay and McKenzie school.  She then also became a sponsor coach at Colquitz Jr. High, travelling up and down the island for many tournaments.  Her mantra has always been that, “Kids have to be learning something, and they have to be having fun.”  It has always been exciting for Kelly to coach excited grade 6 students, new to Middle School, who know nothing and end up improving so much.  Kelly is proud to say that she has worked with amazing coaches and has learned so much from watching them.   Leading by example through her exceptional commitment and responsibility, her shoes are going to be hard to fill at Colquitz, where she has run a successful program for over a decade.  It’s late, Kelly.  Time to go home. 

Rob Parker
Rob has contributed so much to our community as a teacher and administrator, throughout his career.  Having seen Rob in action during his time at Arbutus, one area where his contributions really stood out, was athletics.  It’s safe to say that over his career, Rob has had the chance to coach or directly support every sport our schools offer at one time or another.  Making sure that his students had a chance to play for their school has always been something Rob was willing to give up his own time for.  For the many, many students that have benefitted from his time, Rob’s willingness to step up for school sports has undoubtedly made a positive lasting impact on their lives. Rob is a passionate coach and is always willing to step up to make sure students have a chance to play for their school.  Spending time with Rob-as-coach, you see right away that his first priority is for kids to feel comfortable participating – regardless of skill level or other challenges they may be facing in their lives.  You just have to take a quick look around Rob’s office to see the heartfelt notes from students who really valued Rob’s time as their coach and mentor.

Tom Turnbull
Tom started coaching school sports in 1983 at Central, then onto Stelly’s and Mt. Newton for 1984 and 1985. He spent 1985-1990 as a teacher-coach in Torrance, California. From 1990-1994, he worked and coached at Mt. Newton, Stelly’s, Oak Bay, Arbutus and Shoreline. He finally found his home at Lambrick Park in September 1994. Mr. Turnbull, Mr. T, Tom, Thomas, Tommy T, Tommy Tuff, T-Dog, Mr. Dork, Don Cherry, and of course, Elvis, has been the “go to guy” at Lambrick for years. Tom brings LP to life every morning with a smile on his face, playing music and reading the daily announcements as students settle into their classes. It’s hard to imagine not having Tommy T at Lambrick – from King & Queen of the Hill, track & field, cross country, roller hockey, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics and a reminder of every holiday and tradition that exists. Tom is ALWAYS involved at LP, and always with energy and a smile. Tom has taken teams to Island Championships, BC Championships and travel trips to California, Oregon, Washington, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario. He has won Provincial Championships as a coach (or assistant coach) in track & field, cross country, roller hockey and soccer. Always willing to coach, cheer, help and be someone to rely on. Tom truly is the perfect example of a great teacher-coach; someone that all teachers should strive to be. Tom truly cares about every student he has ever taught and every staff member that he has ever worked with. He is always up for a good chat at the track, on the field, in the gym, or in the hall with anybody that he has crossed paths with. Tom always takes the time to make you feel like he truly cares. Tom has made Lambrick Park what it is today. The world would be a much better place with more Tommy T’s in it.

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