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Les Berry steps down as Rainmen coach

The Halifax Rainmen will be introducing their new head coach Wednesday after current coach Les Berry decided to step down.
“I have been offered and have accepted a new position with Air Canada,” says Berry. “And I’m really excited about it. I’ve also been able to continue with TBS Communications. I really felt that it would be completely tough to do all three.”

Berry says he thought the move was in the best interest of his family. He adds that his contract with the Rainmen runs one year at a time, so he didn’t want to jeopradize the stability he can have with his new position.

Berry a long-time coach with various levels says he won’t be coaching basketball this year because of time constraints but doesn’t rule out getting back behind the bench in the future.

He also says he likes Halifax’s chances this season.

“I think Oklahoma and Halifax are the best two teams in the league and I think they’re headed for a championship round that will be extremely competitive,” says Berry.

He says the team has brought in a lot of good talent and it’s just a matter of harnessing that talent.

Berry says the stability in the league is coming and says he’s seeing a lot of good things.

“But here in Halifax is tough,” says Berry. “There’s only so many entertainment dollars each weekend, especially when the Mooseheads are playing at home the same weekend as us.”

Rainmen owner Andre Levingston says they certainly have their eye on someone to take the helm but wouldn’t spill the beans ahead of Wednesday morning’s announcement.
Jennifer Casey was born and raised in Halifax. She loves all sports but tries to stick to writing about hockey for sanity purposes. You can follow her on twitter @jenncaseyhfx or find her on her blog National Passtime

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