Coach Baker is going into his second season at the helm of the X-Women. Baker was an assistant coach with the hoop X-Men for two seasons and played a pivotal role in leading the team to consecutive AUS titles and national semifinals before taking over last season. Baker coached at Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro for 17 years. As an X-Men player he was known for his shooting ability and hardnosed defense. He was selected MVP of 1985 Eastern Regional tournament and in 1987 after battling back from knee surgery, he represented Canada at the World University Games in Yugoslavia. Over his teaching career he has held numerous coaching positions such as head coach of the BNS Junior Men’s team, BNS Elite Development camps and head coach of the BNS Midget Eastern Canadian Champions. Baker is a StFX graduate, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985 and his Bachelor of Education in 1986. He is a full certified level III through the national coaching accreditation program. He and his wife Manon (StFX grad ’86) have one son Jaxon, 14 and reside in Truro. 6