The Okotoks Bisons have found themselves a new Head Coach, and they didn't have to go far to get him.

Okotoks native and former Bisons player, Chris Beston, is the team's new bench boss.

He says he knows the expectations of the team and the community.

"I grew up watching every Friday night the Bisons play, so I know what the history's all about. And you definitely feel that on your shoulders too. You don't want to disappoint the local fans and we're ready for it."

The Bisons get their training camp going Wednesday, August 30, with their first pre-season game Friday, September 8 at home against the Cochrane Generals.