WOLLONGONG—Gordie McLeod was yesterday awarded the 2009/10 NBL coach of the year as he guided his Wollongong Hawks to their 5th win of the season, five more than most pundits expected when the Hawks team was first assembled.
With less talent at his disposal than the under 12s Keon Park Hornets, this astonishing overachievement guarantees McLeod the award ahead of his main rival, Brian Goorjian, who is currently on hiatus.