Wilson will be entering his 37th season as head coach (38th with the program) in 2018-19. Last season, the team made their 21st consecutive playoff appearance, as Wilson led a talented Gaels squad to an OUA quarter-final match after guiding the team to an OUA Final Four appearance and U SPORTS Championship in 2016-17.
OUA Coach of the Year: 2017, 2014, 1998, 1993
U SPORTS Coach of the Year: 2017
In the last 16 years, Wilson’s teams have competed for five OUA East Championships/Final Four, won three OUA East Division Championships, one OUA Championship, and have made four U SPORTS Championship appearances. He prides his program on being one that provides student-athletes with the best of both worlds; first rate academics and first rate basketball.
Noted for his commitment to his athletes both on and off the court, Wilson feels that it is essential for athletes to know that the entire coaching staff is willing and able to help with matters relating to basketball, school, and life in general. Continuing to improve his coaching credentials, Wilson has accumulated an impressive background with Canada Basketball, in addition to his tenure at Queen’s:
Assist. Coach, National Jr. Team – 4th place finish, World Championship (Thailand - 2009)
Assist. Coach, National Jr. Team – Silver Medal, All Americas Championship (Argentina - 2008)
Head Coach, World University Games Team – 7th place finish (Thailand - 2007)
Assist. Coach, National Young Women’s Team – Bronze Medal, All Americas Championship (Mexico - 2006)
Assist. Coach, National Jr. Team – 9th place finish, World Championship (Tunisia - 2005)
Assist. Coach, National Jr. Team - Bronze Medal, All Americas Championship (Puerto Rico - 2004)
Nike All-Canada Camp - Canada Basketball Head Coach (2004)
Canada Basketball Scout - South American Championship (Bolivia - 2004)
Nike All-Canada Camp - Team Head Coach (2002)
Assist. Coach, National Young Women’s Team – All Americas Championship (Brazil - 2002)
Assist. Coach, National Sr. Women’s Team – All Americas Championship (Brazil - 2001)
Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC)
NCCP Level IV Certified Coach
National Coaching Institute High Performance Coaching Diploma , 2001
Wilson’s post-secondary education began at West Virginia University before transferring to Queen’s to complete a B.A., B.P.H.E., B.Ed. and an M.Ed. As an educator, he believes strongly in the value of a Queen’s education and the ability to combine schoolwork with the rigours of the varsity basketball program. He is extremely proud of the academic success of the players in the program, boasting a 100% graduation rate over his 37 years.
Himself a former Gael, Wilson makes his home in Kingston with his wife Laurie.
Dave Wilson - Career Record
|
|
Regular Season |
Playoffs |
Overall |
| Year |
School |
W-L |
W-L |
W-L |
| 2018-19 |
Queen's |
15-8 |
0-1 |
15-9 |
| 2017-18 |
Queen's |
17-6 |
0-1 |
17-7 |
| 2016-17 |
Queen's |
18-1 |
3-3 |
21-4 |
| 2015-16 |
Queen's |
14-5 |
1-1 |
15-6 |
| 2014-15 |
Queen's |
11-8 |
2-1 |
13-9 |
| 2013-14 |
Queen's |
16-6 |
2-3 |
18-9 |
| 2012-13 |
Queen's |
7-13 |
1-1 |
8-14 |
| 2011-12 |
Queen's |
12-10 |
0-1 |
12-11 |
| 2010-11 |
Queen's |
7-15 |
0-1 |
7-16 |
| 2009-10 |
Queen's |
13-9 |
0-1 |
13-10 |
| 2008-09 |
Queen's |
7-15 |
0-1 |
7-16 |
| 2007-08 |
Queen's |
9-13 |
0-1 |
9-14 |
| 2006-07 |
Queen's |
14-8 |
1-1 |
15-9 |
| 2005-06 |
Queen's |
11-11 |
1-1 |
12-12 |
| 2004-05 |
Queen's |
13-9 |
0-1 |
13-10 |
| 2003-04 |
Queen's |
16-6 |
0-1 |
16-7 |
| 2002-03 |
Queen's |
12-8 |
2-3 |
14-11 |
| 2001-02 |
Queen's |
12-8 |
0-1 |
12-9 |
| 2000-01* |
Queen's |
15-5 |
4-2 |
19-7 |
| 1999-00 |
Queen's |
11-9 |
0-1 |
11-10 |
| 1998-99 |
Queen's |
14-6 |
0-1 |
14-7 |
| 1997-98 |
Queen's |
15-5 |
2-1 |
17-6 |
| 1996-97 |
Queen's |
6-14 |
0-0 |
6-14 |
| 1995-96 |
Queen's |
7-5 |
0-2 |
7-7 |
| 1994-95 |
Queen's |
6-6 |
1-2 |
7-8 |
| 1993-94 |
Queen's |
6-6 |
0-2 |
6-8 |
| 1992-93 |
Queen's |
8-4 |
2-1 |
10-5 |
| 1991-92 |
Queen's |
6-6 |
0-1 |
6-7 |
| 1990-91 |
Queen's |
6-6 |
0-1 |
6-7 |
| 1989-90 |
Queen's |
7-5 |
0-2 |
7-7 |
| 1988-89 |
Queen's |
5-7 |
0-0 |
5-7 |
| 1987-88 |
Queen's |
3-9 |
0-0 |
3-9 |
| 1985-86 |
Queen's |
1-11 |
0-0 |
1-11 |
| 1984-85 |
Queen's |
5-7 |
0-2 |
5-9 |
| 1983-84 |
Queen's |
8-4 |
1-1 |
9-5 |
| 1982-83 |
Queen's |
4-8 |
0-0 |
4-8 |
| 1981-82 |
Queen's |
5-7 |
0-1 |
5-8 |
| Career Total |
362-289 |
23-44 |
385-333 |
* Conference Champions
Bio as of May 2018
