haʊˈɛvɚ, ðə stˈɪŋɡɹeɪz dˈɪdnt ɐdvˈæns pˈæst ðə sˈɛkənd ɹˈaʊnd ʌvðə plˈeɪɔfs, ænd dˈɪdnt kwˈɔlᵻfˌaɪ fɚðə plˈeɪɔfs ɪn hɪz fˈaɪnəl sˈiːzən æz kˈoʊtʃ.
However, the Stingrays didn't advance past the second round of the playoffs, and didn't qualify for the playoffs in his final season as coach.