Rattlers Name Eric Magdanz New Head Coach
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The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have promoted Eric Magdanz to Head Coach for the 2025 season after serving three years as the Lead Assistant Coach with the club.
The Saskatoon-local joined the Rattlers coaching staff ahead of the 2022 season helping lead the Rattlers to a quarterfinal berth, the deepest playoff run the Rattlers have seen since their 2019 inaugural Championship. Under Magdanz’ leadership the Rattlers look to return to Championship Weekend with their main goal being a second championship for the franchise.
After a roster turnover during the 2024 season, Magdanz instilled trust in key players, Cody John and Jaden Bediako to help lead the franchise through the remainder of the season. John, Bediako, and Head Coach Magdanz will reunite at 2025 Rattlers Training Camp ahead of their season opener on May 15th at SaskTel Centre.
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“Eric has spent the last three seasons with the Rattlers as Lead Assistant, and the feedback about his performance I have received from the players and his colleagues has been glowing.” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He and his family are well established in the community, and his year-round proximity will help the Rattlers organization to further support the development of basketball in Saskatchewan.”
(Rattlers PR)
