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UBC Okanagan dismisses men's soccer coach Dante Zanatta
UBC Okanagan has announced the departure of men's soccer head coach Dante Zanatta following a winless season. The university made the announcement on October 29, 2026, four days after the team's final game, a 3-1 loss against the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves.
Zanatta's tenure spanned 16 years, during which the team achieved three playoff appearances. His overall coaching record stands at 54-112-48, comprising 13 seasons in Canada West and three in PACWEST. The UBCO Heat finished the most recent season with an 0-18 record.
Spencer Pommells, the Heat's director of varsity sport, expressed gratitude for Zanatta's long-term service and commitment to student-athletes. The university stated it is beginning the search for a new head coach immediately to build a structure capable of competing at the top of Canada West.
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Dante Zanatta · Spencer Pommells · UBC Okanagan · UBCO Heat · University of Northern British Columbia
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Zanatta coached the team through three playoff appearances. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The team lost its final game 3-1 to the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dante Zanatta served as head coach for 16 years. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zanatta's coaching record is 54-112-48. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] UBCO is beginning the process to find a new head coach immediately. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Spencer Pommells is the Heat's director of varsity sport. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UBCO Heat men's team went 0-18 during the season. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] UBC Okanagan is parting ways with men's soccer head coach Dante Zanatta. westknews.com · revelstokereview.com · saobserver.net