Homan’s ‘in your face’ coach back in the fold

Marcel Rocque makes no bones about his coaching technique: He’s an intense, results-oriented instructor who’s not afraid to be blunt and direct when needed. His style meshed with Team Homan in the past and the 2017 world champions hope it will work for them this season. Rocque, a member of the legendary Ferbey Four team in his playing days, has committed to serve as coach of Rachel Homan’s rink for the 2018-19 campaign. “They know who I am, I’ve never changed,” Rocque said. “I’m in your face. I’m happy, but when things aren’t good, I’m in your face. I’m in your face and demanding.” The 47-year-old previously worked with Homan, third Emma Miskew, second Joanne Courtney and lead Lisa Weagle before leaving for a twoyear coaching stint in China that ended last season. Rocque succeeds Adam Kingsbury as their coach. Kingsbury guided the Homan rink to its third Scotties Tournament of Hearts title and an Olympic Trials win last year.