Wall of Distinction
Eddie Pomykala – Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Eddie Pomykala coached the Bishop’s Gaiters Men’s Basketball team from 1984 to 2009, amassing more than 300 wins in his 24 seasons patrolling the sidelines at the Mitchell Gym. He coached the Gaiters to their only national championship in 1998, when he led the team to a 30-6 overall record (18-2 QSSF), and was named the CIAU Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. The 1998 title gave Bishop’s the distinction of being the smallest school ever to win a CIAU national championship.
Under Pomykala’s leadership, the Gaiters won four Québec Championships, the first coming in 1988, followed by three straight titles from 1997 to 1999. The Gaiters qualified for the playoffs 18 times under his reign, playing in 10 finals, and Pomykala was named league Coach of the Year on six occasions, including three consecutive wins from 1996-1998.
Pomykala’s coaching career also includes a five-year term as Head Coach of the Quebec Provincial Team, and he served as an assistant coach with the Canadian National Junior Team from 1989-1991, helping lead Canada to an 8th-place finish at the 1991 Junior World Championship. Pomykala also served as Director of the Bishop’s Gaiters Basketball Camp, and is deeply involved in the development of basketball in the Eastern Townships.