The New York Sirens have hired Valérie Bois as the team's newest assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 PWHL season. Bois was the head coach at Bishop's University last season where she guided Bishop's to the program's first ever national title.
"Valérie is truly what you’d call a year-round, career coach," said Sirens General Manager Pascal Daoust.
"She has successfully held both head coach and assistant coach roles - winning multiple championships - across different levels, with both men’s and women’s teams, sometimes even within the same season. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to helping every athlete she works with reach their full potential and will be a natural fit within the culture and values of the New York Sirens family."
"We are thrilled for Val and this incredible opportunity," said Matt McBrine, Director of Athletics and Recreation at Bishop's University. "Her success is a testament to the strength of our Gaiters program, which fosters a culture of excellence and develops outstanding leaders like Val. We wish her continued success in the next chapter of her coaching career."
Prior to her six seasons with Bishop's University, Bois was an assistant in the CWHL with the Montreal Canadiennes and has worked with numerous programs in the QCHL. She also won the 2013 Esso Cup as head coach.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the New York Sirens as an assistant coach,” said Bois. “This organization truly aligns with my values, especially in its commitment to building a strong team both on and off the ice. What drew me to the Sirens is their focus on creating a team culture rooted in respect, integrity, and growth. It’s an honor to be part of a league and program that is not only developing young, dynamic talent with great veteran leadership already in place, but also building an identity grounded in purpose and long-term progress. I’m excited to support the players’ development and help lay the foundation for sustained success.”
Bois joins the Sirens coaching staff consisting of head coach Greg Fargo and fellow assistant coaches Josh Sciba and Gordon Woodhall. Assistant coaches Mike Sommer and Lauren Williams will not be returning for the 2025-26 campaign.