New golf coach finds success in debut season

New golf coach Kevin Wheeler

Nichols College

New golf coach Kevin Wheeler

Q: When did you start playing golf? Was it always important to you?

A: “I started golfing at age 5. Early in my life and growing up hockey was my number 1 sport and golf was secondary.”

Q: Have you coached anywhere else in your career?

A: “This is my first coaching job and I love it.”

Q: Why did you choose to coach at West Side?

A: “Coaching at West Side is a privilege. The athletics are great and when you have [players] like I do, who wouldn’t want to coach here?”

Q: How has the team been in your first season? Who do you think are the key players on the team?

A: “We have been really good this year. We just qualified for the Western Mass tournament and I have a great group of guys. We are a team and everyone has played a huge part in our success so far.”

Q: What do you enjoy most about coaching?

A: “I love being with the guys and helping them improve their games, because as a coach there is nothing better than helping someone improve. Watching them succeed after giving them advice. Also watching them improve and grow as kids.”