Mark Forward Reflects on 300 Wins as Mount Saint Vincent Basketball Coach

Forward honors the legacy of his late friend and predecessor, Dyrick McDermott, while achieving a rare milestone in collegiate coaching.

Mark Forward, head coach of Mount Saint Vincent University's women's basketball team, reached 300 career wins in his 15th season.
Forward took over the team in 2009 after the sudden death of his close friend and predecessor, Dyrick McDermott, who had an impressive coaching record of 160 wins and 17 losses.
The team's motto, 'One Way Together,' is a tribute to McDermott and reflects Forward's approach to fostering unity and support among players.
Coaching under challenging circumstances, Forward guided the team to a national championship final in his first season, helping players through their grief and solidifying his coaching philosophy.
Forward's achievements place him in an elite group of Canadian collegiate coaches, with multiple conference championships and national medals to his name.