The University of Manitoba men's basketball head coach and Junior Bison club executive Kirby Schepp continues to support the Junior Bison club. Early this season, every junior bison player will have a chance to spend three hours of court time with Coach Schepp. As part of the "Practice with the herd" program, club members are invited to two University team practice before to train with the Bisons' coaching staff.
Student-athletes featuring american players Stephan Walton and Mike Holloway will also be involved with the Junior Bison Boys Basketball club as assistant coaches. Fifth year player Walton was assistant coach with the grade 5 program last season and is looking forward to continuing his coaching development with the youth program.
