Simon Fraser University Women's Basketball

Langford has been a fixture in the British Columbia basketball community for 30 years, having coached 21 years in the B.C. school system before arriving at SFU in the fall of 2001. During his tenure at SFU, Langford has guided the Clan to seven 30+ win seasons. He enters the 2015-16 season with a career record of 370 wins and 93 losses and a 183-26 home record. During the 2014-15 season Langford passed legendary Clan coach Allison McNeil in career wins, becoming the most successful coach in program history. McNeil compiled a 363-79 record at SFU. In 2010, Simon Fraser University became the first and only international school to compete in the NCAA at any level, and Langford has compiled a 69-44 mark in NCAA Division II entering the 2014-15 season. In 2012-13, the program's first year of post-season NCAA eligibility, SFU advanced to the Sweet 16 in its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. In Langfords first nine seasons at SFU the Clan competed in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). The Clan advanced to the CIS National Championship tournament every year under Langford, winning five CIS national championships. Langford compiled a win-loss record of 286-36 over nine seasons in CIS, including a 142-9 mark at home. During that time the Clan also had a 54-game winning streak straddling the 2009-10 and 2008-09 seasons, and a 45-game winning streak during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. Twice Langfords teams have gone undefeated. His first team in 2001-02 went 35-0 and his 2004-05 team compiled a  38-0 record, the most wins in SFU history.   Langford's Coaching History 2009-10 CIS Championship Season Langford led the Clan to a 32-1 overall record, and his second consecutive CIS National Championship, the fifth CIS National Championship in nine seasons for the Clan. SFU defeated Windsor 77-56 in the CIS championship game. Senior Robyn Buna was named the Nan Copp CIS Player of the Year and Tournament MVP, Katie Miyazaki was named CIS Defensive Player of the Year, and Kristina Collins was named Canada West Rookie of the Year. The Clan also posted a school record 54-game winning streak, straddling the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. 2008-09 CIS Championship Season The Clan posted a 33-1 overall record and won Simon Frasers fourth CIS National Championship. Matteke Hutzler was named MVP of the National Championship Tournament, while Buna earned Player of the Game in the CIS Finals with a 20-points and eight rebound performance in SFUs 68-62 win over Regina. 2007-08 Season Langford guided SFU to a 34-3 overall record, and a fifth place finish at the CIS National Championship. Point guard Lani Gibbons was named the 2008 CIS Player of the Year. 2006-07 CIS Championship Season In 2006-07, Langford brought in his largest recruiting class ever, featuring five blue chip recruits to compliment four returning seniors. Despite some significant injuries to the team throughout the year, SFU showcased both its depth and character, winning the 2007 CIS National Championship with a 72-68 win over the University of Alberta in the CIS Final. Laurelle Weigl was named the 2007 CIS Tournament MVP as well as the 2007 CIS Rookie of the Year, while point guard Gibbons was named a tournament All-Star. Langford was named Basketball BCs University Coach of the Year for his teams performance. 2005-06 Season Langfords fifth season as head coach was highlighted by the team finishing third at the 2006 CIS National Championship but the Clan set a program record for consecutive wins with 45-straight victories, a streak that began on October 8, 2004 with an 83-38 win over Cariboo College and ended with a 64-58 loss to Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack on October 29, 2005.  In 2006, Langford coached the Red team at the inaugural Be One All-Canadian All-Star Game, organized by Canada Basketball. The Be One All-Canadian game is a showcase for the best athletes in the Canadian university and college school system. 2004-05 CIS Championship Season That impressive streak of 45-straight wins included the 2005 CIS Championship game, when the Clan capped an outstanding 38-0 undefeated season with a 70-60 victory over the Winnipeg Wesmen to win the Clans second national title under Langford. The post-game celebration included a special personal moment for Langford, as his daughter and Clan point guard Dani Langford was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player in her final game at SFU. The Clans 38 victories is still the program record and earned Langford his second CIS Coach of the Year award. 2002-03 & 2003-04 Langfords second and third seasons as head coach of the Clan ended in similar fashion, as both his 2002-03 and 2003-04 teams finished fourth at the CIS Championships. In 2004, the team lost in the CIS semifinals to eventual champion UBC, while the 2003 team was upset in the semifinals by the Winnipeg Wesmen. Clan forward Jessica Kaczowka, however, earned her second straight CIS Player of the Year award after leading the nation in rebounding. 2001-02 CIS Championship Season In Langfords first season with the Clan he replaced legendary SFU coach Allison McNeil, who had compiled a 363-79 record at SFU. McNeil left an experienced and talented core of players, and Langford steered the Clan to a 35-0 undefeated season and the first national championship in womens basketball program history. The Clan defeated Laval, 66-51, in the CIS Championship Game. Langford earned his first Canada West and CIS Coach of the Year awards. The Clan nearly swept the national awards, as Langford was recognized for his achievement alongside Clan players Kaczowka, named CIS Player of the Year, and Teresa Kleindienst, recognized as CIS Defensive Player of the Year. High School During Langfords first 21 years of coaching, he primarily spent his time in the B.C. school system, where he coached in Langley and then at Mission Junior, Mission Senior Secondary, Hatzic and Heritage Park. At Hatzic, Langford won a provincial AA championship in 1994, the first provincial title of his career. In 1998, began his first season at Heritage Park, where he was the architect of one of the strongest high school programs in B.C. history. At Heritage Park, he led the team to two straight AAA Provincial Championships and in 2001 a Reebok National Championship after completing an undefeated season. Langford also takes time during the summer to continue coaching, having won two BC Summer Games Gold Medals and two Canada Summer Games Gold Medals in 1997 and 2001, earning two Basketball BC Coach of the Year awards during that stretch.. Personal Langford was born in London, ON but currently resides in Port Coquitlam with his wife Leslie. The couple has one daughter, Dani, who played for the Clan from 2001-2005, winning two CIS National Championships with her father. Bruce Langford's SFU Coaching Record

BURNABY, BC Former basketball star [Marie-Line Petit](https://athletics.sfu.ca/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/marie-line-petit/960), who helped lead SFU to its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division 2 Sweet 16, has been named full-time assistant coach with the Red Leafs women's basketball program, head coach [Bruce Langford](https://athletics.sfu.ca/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/bruce-langford/888) announced today.   Petit, also known as M, is the new lead assistant coach. Petit played four seasons at SFU including playing a significant role in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 2013, her third year and the round of 32 in her senior year.    "M was a tremendous leader with great character and she brought those skills to our program during our first few years in NCAA. So, her experience as a leader and point guard will help nurture the young athletes on our team," said Langford.   Petit was a part-time assistant working with Langford and Danis during the 2023 season. "As an SFU alum, I care deeply about the program and know first-hand the success we've experienced in NAIA, CIS and NCAA," said Petit. "As excited as I am, I am also a little nervous, because I want to make the community proud and honour the incredible legacy of success of our women's program."   "As a player, it wasn't common to see female coaches who were also alumni as well as young mothers," explained Petit. "Beyond teaching the game, I hope that I can show other women there are many opportunities and you can do it all. I'm also looking forward to my boys growing up surrounded by strong, confident and driven women. I'm thankful to have the support of my family and friends as I know this new endeavor will be challenging but exciting!"   Petit will be taking leave as a teacher at Surrey's Salish Secondary School. For the past six years she has also been a coach with the VK Basketball club. At the post-secondary level, Petit served as an assistant coach for two years at Douglas College (2015-17), working with fellow SFU alumna Courtney Gerwing.    "M is an energetic, positive person and her enthusiasm combined with her experience will be invaluable," continued Langford. "Her thirst for growing as a coach and her competitive spirit both fit nicely into our culture."   Petit graduated from SFU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2014, she received her BEd from SFU in 2015 and she completed a Master of Education at University of Ottawa in 2016. She is married to SFU alum and former CFL player Adam Berger. Together they have two boys, Samuel and Charlie.