Published on September 16, 2009
Zach Poisal
Staff writer
The Ventura College men’s basketball program recently hired new assistant head coach Joey Ramirez, hoping to restore something that has been missing the past couple years: tradition.
Coach Ramirez plans on renewing the proud tradition of prominence in Pirates basketball. He has had experience with success, leading the Pirates to its most recent state championship in 1995.
One thing that Ramirez would like to see change in the Pirate basketball organization is the tradition that has been forgotten; a team that had an impressive 24-8 record, only to see it turn to disappointment with an early playoff exit in the SOCAL Playoffs Regional.
“Right now, [it is] tradition,” he said. “Respect for the tradition.”
Ramirez is not the only one looking forward to bringing back the glory days of Pirate basketball, head coach Will Cowen is too. He feels that Ramirez is the right man to help bring the program back to where it used to be.
“[Ramirez has] tremendous knowledge of the tradition here at the program,” Cowen stated. “He brings an outstanding coaching career from multiple places.”
Coach Cowen believes that with the new addition to the coaching staff, Ventura will be a more motivated and energetic squad this season.
“Most of all, he brings tremendous loyalty and energy to Ventura College.”