For Immediate Release

February 5th, 2011

"Langley Thunder Announce Final Piece to Coaching Staff"

Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) announces DarcyRhodes as Offense & Strength/Conditioning Coach.

Darcy Rhodes is an well-known lacrosse person. He played twelve seasons with the Thunder (in North Shore, Okanagan, and Langley) after an illustrious Junior A Career for the Port Coquitlam Saints. Darcy joins Head
Coach Rod Jensen and Defense coaches Shaun Springett & Fred Klomp. Of note Darcy's first coaches in the WLA were Thunder coaches Rod Jensen & Fred Klomp. His last coach in the WLA was Thunder coach Shaun Springett.

Darcy's lacrosse abilities and leadership saw him become the captain of boh the Thunder and the Saints. His leadership helped the Thunder through some difficult times. His experience is now utilized to better the Thunder
team. Darcy Rhodes epitomizes what the Thunder family is about. He selflessly does what is necessary to make this team succeed. His degree in coaching makes him a natural coach. The Thunder a very lucky that he decided to stay with the organization he's help build.

Darcy is the Technical Director of the BC Lacrosse Association. He directs all Coaching Clinics, Official Clinics, Team BC programs, and Regional Coaches.

Darcy's stats of Junior A and Senior are impressive. 308 games, 183 goals, 296 assists, 479 points.

The Langley Thunder play starting late May 2011 at the FABULOUS Langley Event Centre (7888 200th Street, Langley, BC) on the best lacrosse turf anywhere. Tickets available at www.thunderlax.com

If you need more or other information call Gerry Van Beek at 604 328 2943 or gerry@thunderlax.com