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Welcome to a new season of OUA football action at ! QUICK FACTS Name: York University It’s an exciting time for the Lions as they enter the 2015 season. This Location: , Founded: 1959 past off-season head coach Warren Craney and his staff put a signifi- Enrolment: 52,000 cant emphasis on recruiting some of the best football players in the Nickname: Lions country and that resulted in a tremendous class that includes multiple Colours: Red & White high-ranked high school players who have the talent to step in and Field: York Stadium make an immediate impact on this team. Capacity: 5,000 Conference: Ontario University Athletics (OUA) President & Vice Chancellor: Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri This year’s four-game home schedule has the potential to be memo- rable. The highlight will come in Week 6 when the Lions host their an- ADMINISTRATION nual night game against the rival in the 46th Red Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation: Jennifer Myers & Blue Bowl. Three weeks earlier on Sept. 12 is Homecoming against the Director, Business Development: Duke Dickson , and the home slate also includes the season opener Associate Director, Athletics: Gillian McCullough Associate Director, Recreation: Peter Mumford against the Laurier Golden Hawks on Aug. 30 and the season finale in Manager, Varsity Athletics: Bart Zemanek Week 8 versus the Queen’s Gaels. Manager, Facilities Administration: Craig Okazaki Manager, Sport Injury Clinic: Cindy Hughes The high point of the road schedule is a Week 5 date against the Water- Manager, Marketing & Events: Lisa Arai loo Warriors, where the Lions will be looking for revenge after a narrow Senior Development Officer, Athletics: Bruce Logan one-point, last-minute loss last year. The Lions will also visit Western in SUPPORT STAFF Week 2, McMaster in Week 4 and Carleton over Thanksgiving weekend. Coordinator, Equipment Services: Geoff Carson Equipment Services & Stadium Attendant: Nathaniel Griffith In addition to the fantastic off-season for the football team, it was Coordinator, Athlete Services: Katie Robinson a big summer for the entire Athletics & Recreation Department with Coordinator, Promotions & Game Day Experience: Kim Servinis Coordinator, Sport Information: Alyson Fisher the opening of the brand new stadium for the Pan Am and Parapan Coordinator, Facility Operations: Manny Troitino Am Games. Fans in attendance were treated to world-class track and Coordinator, Game Day Operations: Michael Bianchi field competition in a gorgeous new facility that was widely praised by Digital Media Assistant: Mike Dahiroc everyone who visited, and we are looking forward to celebrating many Administrative Coordinator: Lillian Chan more special memories with our own teams in the coming years. Strength & Conditioning Coaches: Adam Douglas MEDICAL STAFF On behalf of the student-athletes, coaches and staff, I would like to Manager, Sport Injury Clinic: Cindy Hughes thank the fans who continue to support our many programs, and wel- Supervisor, Sport Injury Clinic: Tracy Meloche come new spectators to the exciting game of varsity sport. The atmo- Head Athletic Therapist – Football: James Gardiner sphere you create at home games is incredible and I know our teams Interim Head Athletic Therapist – Football: Chris Kelly Certified Athletic Therapist, Clinic Assistant: Jo Hurtubise love competing in front of a raucous home crowd. Orthopedic Surgeons: Dr. Rick Zarnett, Dr. Jacqueline Auguste Team Dentist: Dr. Paul Piccininni I encourage you to connect with the Lions online at yorkulions.ca, as Sport Medicine Physicians: Dr. Hemen Shukla, Dr. Laura Cruz, Dr. John Ho well as on our social media platforms, to stay up-to-date with all your Neurosurgeon: Dr. Karen Johnston favourite teams throughout the year. Radiologist: Dr. Anthony Mascia Cardiologist: Dr. Yuri Franklah Physiotherapist: Michael Boni All the best to Coach Craney, his staff and the student-athletes for a Registered Massage Therapist: Darren Wharrie successful 2015 season at York Stadium! Sport Chiropractor: Dr. Scott Howitt Osteopath: Angela Greco Athletic Therapist: Marcia Franklin Pedorthist: Annette McClelland Mental Health: Debbie Wilkes Athletic Therapy Program Coordinator: Loriann Hynes Research Consultants: Alison Macpherson, Lauren Sergio, Mazrah Fallah CONTACT INFORMATION York University Athletics & Recreation Jennifer Myers Tait McKenzie Centre Executive Director, Athletics & Recreation 4700 Keele St. Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 416-736-5185 [email protected] 2015 SCHEDULE

HOME OPENER 46TH RED & BLUE BOWL WEEK 1 vs. LAURIER GOLDEN HAWKS WEEK 6 vs. TORONTO VARSITY BLUES Sunday, Aug. 30, 1:00 PM Friday, Oct. 2, 7:00 PM at York Stadium, Toronto, Ont. at York Stadium, Toronto, Ont. Head coach: (3rd season) Head coach: Greg Gary (5th season) Colours: Purple, Gold Colours: Blue, White Home field: University Stadium (6,000) Home field: (5,000) 2014 result: York 10 at Laurier 27 2014 result: York 0 at Toronto 70 2014 record: 4-4 (6th OUA, Quarter-finalist) 2014 record: 2-6 (9th OUA)

WEEK 2 at WEEK 7 at Friday, Oct. 9, 7:00 PM Monday, Sept. 7, 1:00 PM at Ravens Field, , Ont. at TD Waterhouse Stadium, London, Ont. Head coach: Steve Sumarah (3th season) Head coach: Greg Marshall (9th season) Colours: Scarlet, White, Black Colours: Purple, White Home field: Ravens Field (4,500) Home field: TD Waterhouse Stadium (10,000) 2014 result: York 11 at Carleton 53 (pre-season) 2014 result: Western 60 at York 0 2014 record: 4-4 (7th OUA) 2014 record: 6-2 (3rd OUA, Semifinalist)

SENIOR DAY HOMECOMING WEEK 8 vs. QUEEN’S GAELS WEEK 3 vs. GUELPH GRYPHONS Saturday, Oct. 17, 1:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00 PM at York Stadium, Toronto, Ont. at York Stadium, Toronto, Ont. Head coach: Pat Sheahan (15th season) Head coach: Stu Lang (6th season) Colours: Blue, Red, Gold Colours: Red, Black, Gold Home field: Richardson Stadium (10,258) Home field: Alumni Stadium (7,000) 2014 result: York 10 at Queen’s 57 2014 result: Did not play 2014 record: 3-5 (8th OUA) 2014 record: 7-1 (2nd OUA, Finalist) WEEK 9 - BYE WEEK 4 at Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:00 PM at Warrior Field, Waterloo, Ont. Head coach: Chris Bertoia (1st season) Colours: Black, Gold Home field: Warrior Field (5,400) 2014 result: Waterloo 32 at York 31 2014 record: 1-7 (10th OUA)

WEEK 5 at McMASTER MARAUDERS Saturday, Sept. 26, 1:00 PM at Ron Joyce Stadium, Hamilton, Ont. Head coach: (10th season) Colours: Maroon, Grey Home field: Ron Joyce Stadium (6,500) 2014 result: McMaster 49 at York 2 2014 record: 7-1 (1st OUA, Champion) School of Engineering, are pleased to support the York University Football Yearbook. We are delighted to be

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A lot has changed for the York University Lions football team in just one year and there is a buzz surrounding the program as the squad gets set to take to Hunchak and Janke highlight a rookie receiving group that also includes small the field in 2015. but speedy pass-catchers in Nathaniel Pinto, a local product who grew up just minutes from York, and George Monaghan. The eventful year started with a challenging 2014 season in which the Lions took a step back from the progression they had shown in the years prior. How- The excess of talent at receiver meant a position switch for Jarrett Carson, ever, a new focus on recruiting for head coach Warren Craney and his staff now a running back and described as a true football player who makes things quickly pumped life back into the program and optimism is now higher than it happen with the ball in his hands. He and fullback Mitchell Fraser, a workhorse has been in years. who has come into his own, will have equally important roles off the field as mentors to a number of younger players. “The end of last season was rough on everyone, but we did a lot of soul-search- ing in terms of what we needed to do and where we needed to go. We buckled The talent on offence is matched by a defence that is learning how to play at down and started working on a five-year plan, and one of the most critical as- the CIS level. Craney is known as one of the top defensive minds in the country pects was recruiting. We dove in right away and went after everyone we could. and now that he has the pieces to execute his playbook, the Lions will be a lot We had a new recruiting philosophy on who we were going to recruit: character more dangerous. kids, local kids and also to start recruiting more nationally. We wanted to take a run at a couple of unicorns, and it definitely paid off.” “When we went into our year-end meetings last year on defence, a lot of coaches asked me what I wanted to do and that was to play cat coverage. To Those “unicorns” include a quartet of skill players from Alberta who will all play cat coverage you need cats at defensive back, and we’ve got five cats that make an immediate impact: quarterback Brett Hunchak and his younger broth- can flat out play.” er, receiver Colton, fellow receiver Jacob Janke and linebacker Jakob Butler. All four of them come to York with international experience after representing Craney’s cats include OUA all-rookie team member Rees Paterson, fellow Canada at multiple international events, and they all enjoyed tremendous suc- sophomores Ian Lawrence and Brett Colangelo, veteran leader Josh Small cess with winning high school programs. and the returning Connor Pritty. Small’s contributions to the defence in his first season as a free safety last year (he spent the first two of his career at That rookie talent is equalled by a core of veterans who have the ability to cornerback) were enough to earn him the team’s MVP award, while Paterson, carry this team to where it wants to go. Thanks to their growth over the last Lawrence and Colangelo all saw significant playing time as rookies and have several years, the program will not need to depend as strongly on freshmen as benefitted significantly from the early exposure to this level of competition. it has more recently. Pritty is back with the Lions after last playing with the team in 2013, a season No unit is more veteran than the offensive line, anchored by 6-foot-7, in which he tied for the OUA lead with five interceptions. Also adding a boost to 300-pound Jamal Campbell and 6-foot-4, 310-pound Jordyn Moore, as well the group is Damon Morgan, who is ready to contribute after he ended up miss- as centre Chris Kolankowski, all of whom have been with the program for a ing his entire rookie season with an injury suffered in last year’s training camp. minimum of four seasons. They will carry an offence that is vastly improved over last year. The defensive backs may not even be the team’s most talented defensive group as Craney considers the linebackers to be the strength of the defence. Their “I expect the offence to lead us and to score a lot of points, and be one of the leader is Nikita Starchenko, who makes everyone better thanks to his consis- main catalysts for our success this year. We have a lot of talent on that side of tently strong play in the middle. The unit also includes a new face in Butler, as the ball. Over the last four years we’ve really focused our recruitment on the well as Damone Williams, a converted receiver whose ferocious playing style offence and it is showing now.” adds some much-needed aggression.

Behind the line is a quarterback battle that features veterans Jahmari Bennett The biggest star of the defence may be Cole Austen, who headlines a defensive and Eric Kimmerly, along with rookie pivot Hunchak. All three of them provide line that is young but improving. With two years now under his belt, he has blos- the offence with different looks – Bennett and Kimmerly are more mobile while somed into one of the most dominant at his position in the OUA. Hunchak is a classic pocket passer – and were tremendous in training camp. They will all get the chance to show what they can do as they fight to earn the The mix of players on this year’s roster provide an intriguing new look for the starting job. Lions and the sky is the limit in terms of what they can accomplish. Whoever is under centre will have his choice of targets at receiver, a group with “I’m dying to see what’s going to happen this year. There’s a vibe at this train- more skill than anywhere else on the roster. Ryan Dunaway is back and healthy ing camp that I’ve never seen before. We have some really talented veteran again after missing significant time with an injury, and sophomoreJoey Ricot- players and the No. 8 recruiting class. As a group, this is the best football tone will continue to build on a strong rookie campaign. team we’ve ever had, but at its core it is still a young football team. We need to continue to work on getting them bigger, stronger and faster, and achieve at school. If we can do those things, the future will be now.” I’m dying to see what’s going to happen this year. There’s a vibe at this training camp that I’ve never seen before. We have some really talented veteran players and the No. 8 recruiting class. As a group, this is the best football team we’ve ever had. “ WARREN CRANEY - HEAD COACH ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FUTURE OF YORK The Life of Your Building

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Mike [email protected] Kamau ASSOCIATE OFFENSIVE COMEAU OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR PETERSON COORDINATOR / RECEIVERS Mike Comeau is the offensive coordinator for the Lions has served as a guest coach for the football program, a position he assumed in 2013 after Lions since 2012 and in 2014 was named the associate spending two seasons as the offensive line coach. offensive coordinator. In addition to overseeing the development of one of A sixth overall pick of the in the youngest offensive lines in the country, he previ- the 2001 CFL Draft, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver ously served as the running game coordinator – lead- played for four teams over nine seasons in the league. ing all of the running game meetings and calling all of He recorded two 1,000+ receiving yard seasons in his the run plays during games – and has designed and implemented all of the career and in 2008 was named a CFL West all-star and earned the most team’s pass protections. outstanding Canadian award while with the Edmonton Eskimos. Peterson won the 89th in 2001 as a rookie with the Stampeders, and also In the summer of 2015, Comeau was the offensive coordinator for Team played for the and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ontario and the U17 Spalding Cup in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., where he helped guide the team to a bronze medal. He was also the offensive line He is now the founder and CEO of Playmaker U (playmakeru.ca), which runs coach for Team Canada at the 2014 International Bowl in Texas. training camps for children in Edmonton in a variety of different sports by pairing them up with professional athletes, who provide guidance and Before coming to York, Comeau served as the co-offensive line coach and coaching. Peterson was also the receivers coach for Team Canada at the running backs coach at Concordia University, where he was also the co- IFAF U19 world championships in 2012 and 2014. director of the Stingers summer football school. In 2012 he was the of- fensive coordinator for the Etobicoke Eagles in the OVFL, and while at the helm of the offence the Eagles led the OVFL in passing yards, were second Tom ASSISTANT HEAD COACH overall in quarterback rating, ranked fourth in rushing average and broke NORWELL / LINEBACKERS two individual passing records. Tom Norwell has been the assistant head coach and As a player, Comeau spent five years as an offensive lineman with the linebackers coach for the York football program since Stingers, starting 43 games over five years at guard and tackle and also 2010. appearing as a starter in three games. He was also a starter at the 2004 Canada Cup, where he was named an all-Canadian defensive He worked with Team Ontario for two years, serving as tackle. the defensive line coach in 2011 and the special teams coordinator and linebackers coach in 2012. Prior to [email protected] joining the coaching staff at York, he spent 10 years Ryan @Ryan_Karhut as the defensive coordinator at Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. in Aurora, and has KARHUT SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR also worked as a guest coach with Concordia University and the of the CFL. Ryan Karhut was named the program’s special teams coordinator in 2015. He brings to York more than 26 Norwell played linebacker at John Abbott College in Montreal and won the years of experience in football as a player and a coach. Bol d’Or in 1977. He went on to play as a linebacker with the Most recently, he was the head coach of the Winnipeg in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL). Rifles in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) for two seasons. Zak DEFENSIVE BACKS Karhut was a varsity player himself, spending one sea- COLANGELO son at the University of Central Florida in 2004 before an impressive three- year career with the University of Manitoba from 2005-07 on the offensive Zak Colangelo joined the Lions coaching staff in 2014 line. While with the Bisons, he was a Canada West all-star in 2005 and, as a as a defensive assistant after a playing career as a team captain, won the Hardy Cup and in 2007. He was selected linebacker with the Saint Mary’s Huskies. by the in the fifth round (39th overall) in the He brings to York plenty of coaching experience with 2007 League (CFL) draft, and spent one season with the local teams, most recently as the defensive coordina- Montreal Alouettes in 2008 before retiring as a player. tor for the Halton Cowboys varsity team in 2014. He After being hired by York, he was immediately named to the coaching staff also served as Halton’s junior varsity head coach in for the 2015 East West Bowl, where he worked with the defensive line for 2013. Prior to coaching the Cowboys, Colangelo served as the defensive the West team. coordinator for the Loyola Hawks for three seasons (2010-14), helping the junior team win a championship in 2011. ASSISTANT COACHES

Modibo Trevor SIDIBE DEFENSIVE BACKS KING OFFENSIVE LINE Moe Sidibe joined the Lions in 2013 to work with the Trevor King joined the Lions coaching staff in 2015 af- defensive backs. He also coached the Toronto Thunder ter finishing his playing career with the team in 2014. in the OVFL, winning the league title in 2011. Over two seasons at York, he started all 16 games on the offensive line while also serving as a team captain. Sidibe had a tremendous playing career as a corner- He was the recipient of the inaugural War- back. He went to Syracuse University before return- rior Award in 2014 for his dedication and commitment ing to play in Canada with Concordia University. While to the football team, and for showing the character- with the Stingers, he was a two-time CIS all-Canadian istics of perseverance, honour, integrity and passion. (2005-06) and three-time Quebec conference all-star (2004-06). He holds a bachelor of arts and science degree in sociology from Concordia Univer- Prior to coming to York, King spent five seasons with the , sity and works with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. earning the team’s lineman of the year award twice, and he also played for his high school team at Thom Collegiate. While with the Trojans, he played Adrian on both sides of the ball, was a two-time lineman of the year and earned DUTCHAK RUNNING BACKS Regina Intercollegiate Football League (RIFL) all-star honours.

Adrian Dutchak joined the Lions coaching staff in 2011 Roy after previously playing for the squad in 2004 as a slotback. He continued his playing career at Acadia VENIER KICKERS University, where he spent four seasons between Roy Venier joined the Lions coaching staff in 2013, re- 2005-09 and won two Atlantic University Sport (AUS) turning to the program where he spent four seasons as conference championships in 2005 and 2006. a player. He remains the top kicker the York program His coaching experience includes five years with the has ever produced. He led the team in scoring in each Mississauga Warriors of OVFL, where he was their special teams coordina- of his four seasons with the team and was a second- tor and co-offensive coordinator. Throughout his career he has won three team OUA all-star in 2001. He holds the York record OVFL championships, two as a coach and one as a player. He was also the for the longest field goal (53 yards) and is tied for the receivers coach for Team Ontario in 2009. most field goals made in a game (5-for-5). He is also the program’s all-time points leader, with 218. Venier has spent time at the Ray Guy Kicking Academy, developing both kicking and coaching skills. Garfield NELSON RUNNING BACKS Marcello Garfield Nelson joined the Lions coaching staff in LIO QUARTERBACKS 2014. He has spent the last five seasons working with the Etobicoke Eagles in the OVFL and with Chaminade Marcello Lio joined the Lions coaching staff in 2015, College School, helping Chaminade win the TDCAA se- returning to the program where he was a quarterback nior championship in 2008 and 2010. He played two for five seasons and currently ranks seventh all-time seasons at Butte College, winning a conference cham- in career passing yards. He also spent one season as pionship in 2000 and earning second- team all-confer- the offensive coordinator in 1998. After graduating ence honours twice. He is also the director and head from York with a degree in kinesiology and health sci- recruiter for Off the Block Football, an organization dedicated to assisting ence, he played four years in Germany and Italy and in student-athletes to gain national and international exposure in football. his last stop in Bergamo, quarterbacked the Lions to both Italian and European championships. Jeff Lio is now head of the Health and Physical Education Department and the MELIS OFFENSIVE LINE head football coach at Villanova College in King City, Ont., a role he has held since 2002 when he arrived at the school to start the program. His Jeff Melis joined the Lions in 2014 to work with the program has twice received a Top 10 ranking in the GTA and has graduated offensive line. He was an offensive lineman himself for many student-athletes to the CIS. In 2006, he took a sabbatical from Vil- five years with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks (1999- lanova to serve as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 03), playing mostly at centre. Throughout his career Bergamo, winning the Italian league championship. he earned OUA all-star honours twice (2001, 2003) and was a CIS second-team all-Canadian in his final season. He was the quarterbacks coach for the Canadian junior national team that Melis has previously coached in the OVFL as an offen- won the silver medal at the 2014 world championships in Kuwait. He also sive line coach and an offensive coordinator. runs multiple quarterback development camps throughout the GTA. ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FUTURE OF YORK

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DJ Frank joined the Lions in 2015 to work with the Barry Klimas joined the Lions coaching staff in 2010. quarterbacks. He was previously a quarterback for Prior to joining the Lions he was the receivers and the program for four seasons (2009-12) and earned place kickers coach at the High School of Montreal. the team’s rookie of the year award in his first season. As a player, he was a receiver and place kicker for the University of Manitoba and Champlain College. He won Frank has already put together an impressive coach- the Bol D’or in 1987 with Champlain and went to the ing resume. He has been with the Markham Raiders in Canada West final with the Bisons in 1991. the OVFL for the last five years, assuming the head coaching duties this past summer to go along with the offensive coordina- tor role, which he has held since 2011. He received the OVFL coach of the year award in 2012. Frank was also the assistant offensive coordinator and Adam quarterbacks coach at Bill Crothers Secondary School, helping the team DOUGLAS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING win the York Region championship in 2014. Adam Douglas has been the head strength and condi- tioning coach at York since 2009. He also served the Ian same role for the Canadian women’s hockey team for SINCLAIR DEFENSIVE LINE the 2013-14 season, helping them win the 2014 Olym- pic gold medal in Sochi. Ian Sinclair joined the Lions coaching staff in 2015 and will work with the defensive line. He was a var- Before coming to York Douglas, a graduate of Queen’s sity athlete himself from 1997-01, starting at halfback University, was the conditioning coach with the Ottawa and linebacker in all five seasons for the Mount Allison Senators in the . He has worked with professional University. In that time he won the Jewett Cup as AUS and amateur athletes in the Ottawa and Toronto areas and has worked with champions in 1997 and was a three-year team captain. athletes from both summer and winter sports as they prepared to repre- Prior to joining the Mounties, he won a national cham- sent their country at the Olympic Games. pionship with Team Ontario as a halfback in 1996. In conjunction with his professional experience, Douglas is a certified Fort York Visitor Centre | www.kmai.com Sinclair began his coaching career by working with the linebackers for strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Condi- the Nova Scotia U17 team and since then has been a position coach with tioning Association (NSCA) and a certified exercise physiologist with the multiple high schools in Halifax, including winning three provincial cham- Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. pionships with Citadel High School. Most recently, he has served as the defensive coordinator at Blenheim District High School in Chatham-Kent, as well as the secondary coach for the of the OFC and Jon a defensive consultant for the Chatham-Kent Cougars. Away from the foot- MAGRI VIDEO & STUDY HALL COORDINATOR ball field, he received his MBA and his J.D. from Dalhousie University and is Jon Magri has been the video coordinator for the Lions currently a project lawyer in London, Ont., and Toronto. for three seasons and will also serve as the study hall coordinator for 2015. He joined the coaching staff af- Dino ter previously playing as an offensive lineman for the DIG-CON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED program. Away from York, he was the offensive line Sam DiGregorio BENT LINEBACKERS coach for the senior varsity York Simcoe Bucs in the OVFL and has been a video assistant for the Canadian President Dino Bent joined the Lions in 2015 to reunite with head Football League (CFL)’s head office. coach Warren Craney, who he previously played under 4 Holland Drive, Units 8 & 9, Telephone: 905-951-1616 at Concordia University. He began his playing career Bolton, Ontario Facsimile: 905-951-1617 at Agincourt Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ont., L7E 1G1 e-mail: [email protected] where he was a league all-star.

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The end of the 2015 season will be a special one for a small group of senior is still growing as a unit, but those inside the program know just how much players as they will be graduating as Warren Craney’s first recruiting class. has transformed off the field. Hired in the summer of 2010 without much time before the start of the “The entire culture season, Craney’s first real foray into recruiting for the program came in around the program the off-season. What followed was a massive first recruiting class in 2011 has changed,” said Mo- that featured more than 60 new faces on the roster. Those that came that rassutti, who will earn first year took a big leap of faith in their new head coach, and five seasons his degree in kinesiol- later their determination is a big reason why there is so much enthusiasm ogy next spring. “There in 2015. wasn’t a lot of leader- ship or tradition when I “I came to York because of the belief I had in Coach Craney and this pro- first came compared to gram,” said defensive back Scott Noivo, who came to York from Montreal what we have now. We and will graduate with his bachelor’s degree in December. “I saw what have gotten to a point he was going to be able to do here, and after getting accepted into the where everyone has fully kinesiology program and coming on a recruit visit, I knew this was going to bought into the program be the perfect place for and the mindset has to- me. Coming here was tally changed.” the best decision I ever made.” Since Day 1 the veterans have been called upon to help convince the next group of players to choose York, and thanks to their efforts Craney has He is one of six play- continued to bring in talented recruiting classes, culminating this season ers who will complete in the best ever since he took over. This year’s class will line up alongside their five years of eli- impressive young men who persevered through some challenging years. gibility this fall, joining defensive linemen Hus- “To go through what they went through, it was hard,” Craney says. The sein Hazime and Dustin losing was tough, I put a lot of demands on them to be leaders and there Plett, receiver Devante was always the threat of better kids coming in and replacing them. But Hobbs, linebacker Em- they fought, and they wanted success as much as, if not more than we did. erson Morassutti and These guys put the program ahead of themselves and helped us get better, offensive lineman Jor- and they are pivotal components of this team.” dyn Moore. Optimism has never been higher for the Lions than it is in 2015, and the It has been a challenging five years for all of them. The program was strug- future is bright for the program as this group gets ready to suit up for the gling when Craney took over, both on and off the field. Winning was high last time. on the list of priorities, but first and foremost he wanted to build a new culture in the locker room centered around hard work and family, and he “With this batch of recruits, the Lions have a special thing going on and I relied heavily on those first players to turn it around. don’t see any reason why they can’t become a power in this conference in the next five years,” said Morassutti. “The first recruiting class was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but also one of the most rewarding,” said Craney. “We knew they were “I can’t wait in three years down the road when people ask me about my quality kids and we wanted them to be the catalyst of leadership in the playing career and I get to say that I played for York and I was part of that locker room. It wasn’t easy for them and we asked for a lot from them first recruiting class that helped turn this program around. It’s going to be early, but they answered the bell and I couldn’t be more proud of them.” amazing and I’m proud to say I was part of it,” concluded Noivo. Rebuilding an entire football program is a long process as the coaches Even though they will no longer be dressing in the red and white on game worked with the first group to develop their potential. The on-field product day, the legacy of these six men will not be forgotten as this program con- tinues to build toward the success Craney has envisioned.

They wanted success as much as, if not more than we did. These guys put the program ahead of themselves and helped us get better, and they are pivotal components of this team. “ WARREN CRANEY - HEAD COACH WATCH SEASON 2 ONLINE AT YORKULIONS.CA/3RDANDGOAL

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• Started all eight games on the defensive line in 2014 and earned York’s Cole Lineman of the Year Award • Ranked sixth on the team in total tackles (25) and tackles for loss AUSTEN (four), and was third in sacks (2.5) • Represented Canada at the 2015 U19 International Bowl in Dallas

GETTING TO KNOW COLE Favourite football memory? I was so scared before my first game that I refused to go, but my mom made me and I had the best time. I’ve been playing ever since!

Greatest play you’ve ever made on the field? In high school I got up the middle on a punt and blocked it with my face. The #99 ball popped travelled about 20 yards to the end zone and I jumped on it for a touchdown. DL 6’4 260 3rd YEAR Barrie, Ont. Nickname? Coach Craney likes to call me Stone Cold Cole Austen.

• In 2014, played in six games and took over as starter in Week 6 and earned York’s Leonard Jean-Pierre W21 Offensive MVP Award Jahmari • Led the Lions in completions (53), attempts (95), completion per- centage (55.8%) and total yards (742) … Also finished third on the BENNETT team with 241 rushing yards

GETTING TO KNOW JAHMARI Favourite football player? Michael Vick, because he is a black, mobile quarterback like myself.

Favourite football memory? Winning the 2008 senior varsity OVFL championship as the starting quarter- back for the Mississauga Warriors. Why do you wear number 16? #16 I wear it in honour of my sister, whose birthday is Dec. 16. QB 5’11 185 4th YEAR Mississauga, Ont.

• Appeared in all eight games last season and started six on the offensive Jamal line at right and left tackle • Switched to offensive line in 2014 after two seasons on defence CAMPBELL • Participated in the 2015 East West Bowl

GETTING TO KNOW JAMAL Nickname? Too Tall, for obvious reasons!

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Chris • Appeared in all 16 games over first two years, and first three last year as the starting centre before a season-ending injury • Earned York’s Tom Arnott Yeoman of the Year Award for Hard Work and KOLANKOWSKI Character in 2013

GETTING TO KNOW CHRIS Why football? I used to be a hockey player, until I realized I liked hitting people more than scoring goals.

Greatest play you’ve ever made? In minor football I was a quarterback and I scored a touchdown on a 40-yard #62 option run. Superstitions or rituals? I always pull my jersey up before a game and then down before I play. It started OL 6’2 290 4th YEAR Etobicoke, Ont. because I did it once and played well.

• Has appeared in 31 games and started 15 on the offensive line in his Jordyn first four seasons • Won York’s Mike Benevides Lineman of the Year Award in 2013 MOORE • Participated in the 2014 East West Bowl

GETTING TO KNOW JORDYN Favourite football movie? The Waterboy Three favourite sports teams? Toronto Blue Jays, Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Bills If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you play? Hockey #56

OL 6’4 310 5th YEAR Whitby, Ont.

• Started all eight games in first year in 2014 and earned OUA all-rookie Rees team honours and York’s Jeff Johnson Rookie of the Year Award • Ranked fifth on the team in total tackles (25.5) PATERSON • Represented Canada at the 2012 U19 world junior championships, win- ning the country’s first ever gold medal GETTING TO KNOW REES Favourite football memory? Scoring my first ever touchdown when I was eight. I was the quarterback, called a sneak and scored from midfield.

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• Earned OVFL all-star honours in 2013 after rushing for 555 yards in Jesse eight games (6.1 yards-per-carry average) • Three-time football team MVP and two-time athlete of the year in high AMANKWAA school • Brother, Kingsley, is a running back with the McMaster Marauders

GETTING TO KNOW JESSE Three favourite sports teams? San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins

Why do you wear number 28? It’s the same number as Adrian Peterson, my favourite football player. #28 If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you play? RB 6’0 217 1st YEAR Etobicoke, Ont.

• Represented Canada at back-to-back U19 International Bowls in Jakob Dallas in 2014 and 2015 • Selected for Team Canada for the U19 world junior championships in BUTLER Kuwait (missed with injury) • The highest-ranked high school linebacker in the country in 2015

GETTING TO KNOW JAKOB Favourite football movie? Friday Night Lights

Three favourite sports teams? Dallas Cowboys, Miami Hurricanes and Edmonton Eskimos If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you play? #13 Rugby LB 6’1 210 1st YEAR Sherwood Park, Alta.

Brett • Won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2014 U19 world junior championships in Kuwait HUNCHAK • Represented Canada at back-to-back U19 International Bowls in Dallas in 2014 and 2015

GETTING TO KNOW BRETT Why do you wear number 12? The first jersey I ever owned as a kid was a Tom Brady jersey when I was four, and I’ve worn the same number since.

Greatest play you’ve ever made on the field? I set the record for the longest pass in provincial championship history, a 109- #12 yard touchdown that was caught by my brother, Colton. If you weren’t a football player, what sport would you play? or QB 6’4 190 1st YEAR Calgary, Alta. KEY ROOKIES

• Won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2014 U19 world junior Colton championships in Kuwait, and represented Canada at back-to-back U19 International Bowls in Dallas in 2014 and 2015 HUNCHAK • Ranked among Canada Football Chat’s Top 100 recruits for 2015 • Three-time city and provincial champion and three-time provincial all- star in high school GETTING TO KNOW COLTON Favourite football memory? Travelling the world with Team Canada and playing in Kuwait.

Greatest play you’ve ever made on the field? First round of the playoffs in grade nine, four seconds left and we were down by #5 six. I scored a 70-yard touchdown and we won the game and went on to win the provincial championship. REC 6’2 193 1st YEAR Calgary, Alta. Most embarrassing moment on the field? In my last year in high school a defensive player accidentally pulled my pants down when tackling me!

• Represented Canada at the 2015 U19 International Bowl in Dallas Jacob • An all-American kick-returner and Class AA State Champion in high school in 2014 JANKE • Ranked among Canada Football Chat’s Top 100 recruits for 2015

GETTING TO KNOW JACOB Biggest supporter? My mom. She’s always the loudest person in the stands, guaranteed!

Favourite football memory? Playing with Team Canada in Cowboys Stadium.

Why do you wear number 7? In honour of my brother, Dexter, who wore it at the University of Saskatch- #7 ewan. He’s now playing with the Calgary Stampeders.

REC 6’2 185 1st YEAR Edmonton, Alta.

Nathaniel • Earned conference and team MVP honours with the Etobicoke Eagles in the OVFL and was a two-time league all-star PINTO • Two-time high school football team MVP GETTING TO KNOW NATHANIEL Most embarrassing moment on the football field? In the first game I ever played, I was waving to my mom in the crowd and missed a play!

Favourite football movie? The Blind Side

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Airgama Adam Layton #40 ABAYA #25 ADEBOBOYE #38 AITKEN Defensive Back Running Back Running Back 5-11 - 185 - 2nd Year 5-9 - 170 - 3rd Year 5-8 - 205 - 1st Year Kinesiology & Health Science Kinesiology & Health Science Communications Studies Oakville, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Ottawa, Ont. St. Ignatius of Loyola S.S. Northern S.S. St. Patrick’s H.S.

Jesse Aaron Cole #28 AMANKWAA #34 ATWELL #99 AUSTEN Running Back Defensive Back Defensive Line 6-0 - 217 - 1st Year 6-0 - 172 - 2nd Year 6’4 - 260 - 3rd Year Health & Society Sociology Business & Society Etobicoke, Ont. North York, Ont. Barrie, Ont. Michael Power / St. Joseph C.S.S. C.W. Jefferys C.I. Bear Creek S.S. University of Windsor

Preston Jahmari Shakim #55 BAIRD #16 BENNETT #22 BENNETT Offensive Line Quarterback Defensive Back 6’0 - 270 - 4th Year 5-11 - 185 - 4th Year 5-10 - 175 - 3rd Year Chemistry Religious Studies Economics Markham, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Burlington, Ont. Markham District H.S. Our Lady of Mount Carmel S.S. Corpus Christi C.S.S. St. Francis Xavier University

Nicholas Omar Luke #35 BESTED #20 BLACKFORD #65 BORSELLA Kicker Running Back Offensive Line 5-8 - 195 - 1st Year 5-9 - 190 - 2nd Year 6’0 - 275 - 1st Year Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Kinesiology & Health Science Kinesiology & Health Science Etobicoke, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Canada Preperatory Academy Northern S.S. Burnhamthorpe C.I.

Mahad Alexei Isaiah #97 BOURALEH #53 BRAZEAU #42 Brown Defensive Line Linebacker Defensive Back 6’2 - 225 - 2nd Year 6’2 - 220 - 1st Year 5-11 - 160 - 1st Year Psychology Administrative Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Etobicoke, Ont. Sturgeon Falls, Ont. Miramar, Fla. Richview C.I. E.S.C. Franco-Cite Orlando Christian Prep

Jordan Jakob Nathaneal #79 BULLOCK #13 BUTLER #94 CAMERON Receiver Linebacker Defensive Line 6’4 - 210 - 2nd Year 6’1 - 210 - 1st Year 6’3 - 223 - 1st Year Environmental Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Communications Studies Markham, Ont. Sherwood Park, Alta. Scarborough, Ont. Markham District H.S. Salisbury Composite H.S. Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I. THE PLAYERS

Jamal Jarrett Pasquale #77 CAMPBELL #1 CARSON #70 CASALE Offensive Line Running Back Defensive Line 6’7 - 300 - 4th Year 5’9 - 188 - 4th Year 6’0 - 253 - 1st Year Sociology Psychology Sociology Toronto, Ont. Brossard, Que. Mississauga, Ont. C.W. Jefferys C.I. Chambly Academy St. Marcellinus S.S. John Abbott College

Nick Emanuel Devyn #66 CASEY #27 CHAREST #88 CHENIER Offensive Line Running Back Receiver 6’0 - 290 - 1st Year 5’7 - 180 - 1st Year 5’7 - 180 - 2nd Year History French Studies Political Science Mississauga, Ont. Edmunston, N.B. Thunder Bay, Ont. Our Lady of Mount Carmel S.S. Cite Des Jeunes A.M.-Sormany Sir Winston Churchill C.V.I. Bishop’s University

Brett Lauris Alex #23 COLANGELO #32 COX #85 DALEY Defensive Back Defensive Back Receiver 5’8 - 180 - 2nd Year 6’3 - 172 - 1st Year 5’10 - 180 - 1st Year Psychology Psychology Communications Studies Oakville, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Etobicoke, Ont. St. Ignatius of Loyola S.S. St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S. Thistletown C.I. Holland College

Dona Aaron Brenden #36 DANHOUNDO DAWKINS-PHILLIPS #90 DEEG Linebacker Defensive Line Defensive Line 6’1 - 220 - 1st Year 6’6 - 230 - 1st Year 6’2 - 260 - 1st Year Business & Society Communications Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Brampton, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Ajax, Ont. Christian Brothers College Newtonbrook S.S. Pickering H.S. University of Manitoba

Jessy Anthony Adrian #93 DePETRILLO #57 DiNARDO #21 DOLLEY Defensive Line Offensive Line Running Back 6’3 - 280 - 4th Year 6’1 - 275 - 2nd Year 5’9 - 208 - 2nd Year Humanities Business & Society Business & Society Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. King City, Ont. Brampton, Ont. Sir James Dunn C.V.I. King City S.S. Avondale H.S. Wilfrid Laurier University

Ryan Marc-Olivier Ryan #45 DOWNIE #43 DUBE #81 DUNAWAY Linebacker Linebacker Receiver 6’2 - 205 - 1st Year 5’9 - 195 - 2nd Year 6’5 - 210 - 2nd Year Psychology Political Science Business & Society Brampton, Ont. Vals-des-Monts, Que. Burlington, Ont. Heart Lake S.S. E.P. Nicolas-Gatineau Aldershot H.S. CEGEP de l’Outaouais THE PLAYERS

Michael Ryan Sean #67 ENDRIZZI #61 FARR #58 FORD Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line 6’5 - 255 - 1st Year 6’3 - 302 - 2nd Year 6’4 - 275 - 1st Year Kinesiology & Health Science Business Economics Kinesiology & Health Science Mississauga, Ont. Barrie, Ont. Etobicoke, Ont. Ascension of Our Lord H.S. Nantyr Shores S.S. Richview C.I.

Mitchell Myles Brandon #33 FRASER #17 GARDENER #24 HATZES Fullback Receiver Defensive Back 5’9 - 185 - 3rd Year 5’11 - 165 - 1st Year 5’11 - 190 - 2nd Year Business Economics Psychology Kinesiology & Health Science Newmarket, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Huron Heights S.S. St. Marcellinus S.S. Donald A. Wilson S.S. Carleton University

Hussein Devante Meeshak #8 HAZIME #87 HOBBS #31 HUDAK Defensive Line Receiver Defensive Back 5’11 - 220 - 5th Year 6’3 - 195 - 5th Year 6’2 - 200 - 1st Year Sociology Sociology Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Toronto, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Beaumont, Alta. Senator O’Connor H.S. St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. Archbishop Jordan C.H.S. Mars Hill College

Brett Colton Jacob #12 HUNCHAK #5 HUNCHAK #7 JANKE Quarterback Receiver Receiver 6’4 - 190 - 1st Year 6’2 - 193 - 1st Year 6’2 - 185 - 1st Year Psychology Psychology Administrative Studies Calgary, Alta. Calgary, Alta. Edmonton, Alta. Notre Dame H.S. Notre Dame H.S. Glacier H.S.

Reid Nikola Eric #92 JEFFS #84 KALINIC #19 KIMMERLY Defensive Line Receiver Quarterback 6’3 - 260 - 1st Year 6’6 - 235 - 1st Year 5’11 - 195 - 1st Year Health & Society Kinesiology & Health Science Sociology Mississauga, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Port Credit S.S. Silverthorn C.I. Msgr. Paul Dwyer S.S.

Milan Chris Jonathan #47 KLIPINA #62 KOLANKOWSKI #89 LANDRY Defensive Back Offensive Line Linebacker 5’11 - 170 - 1st Year 6’5 - 290 - 4th Year 6’1 - 200 - 1st Year Psychology Law & Society Liberal Arts & Professional Studies East York, Ont. Etobicoke, Ont. Sudbury, Ont. Leaside S.S. Michael Power St. Joseph C.S.S. College Notre-Dame THE PLAYERS

Malik Ian Evan #37 LANGSTON #29 LAWRENCE #63 LECHLITNER Defensive Back Defensive Back Offensive Line 6’1 - 180 - 2nd Year 6’0 - 183 - 2nd Year 6’4 - 295 - 1st Year Kinesiology & Health Science Environmental Studies Business & Society Brampton, Ont. Paris, Ont. North Bay, Ont. St. Augustine S.S. Paris District H.S. Widdfield S.S.

Dalton Nicholas Harrison #54 LISSO LOCCISANO #14 MANCUSO Linebacker Defensive Line Quarterback 6’2 - 230 - 2nd Year 6’3 - 290 - 1st Year 6’2 - 190 - 1st Year Disaster & Emergency Management Human Resources Management Business & Society Caledon, Ont. Woodbridge, Ont. Newmarket, Ont. Robert F. Hall C.S.S. St. Teresa Lisieux C.H.S. Huron Heights S.S.

Quinton George Jordyn #39 MITCHELL #82 MONAGHAN #56 MOORE Running Back Reciver Offensive Line 5’9 - 175 - 1st Year 5’9 - 150 - 1st Year 6’4 - 310 - 5th Year Human Rights & Equity Studies Kinesiology & Health Science Financial & Business Economics Mississauga, Ont. Cambridge, Ont. Whitby, Ont. St. Francis Xavier C.H.S. St. Benedict S.S. Donald A. Wilson S.S. Holland College

Emerson Damon Michael #51 MORASSUTTI #15 MORGAN #71 MORRA Linebacker Defensive Back Offensive Line 6’1 - 215 - 5th Year 5’8 - 175 - 1st Year 6’1 - 240 - 1st Year Kinesiology & Health Science Sociology Schulich School of Business Aurora, Ont. Burlington, Ont. Richmond Hill, Ont. Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. Assumption C.S.S. Bill Crothers S.S. Wilfrid Laurier University

Chris Jameel Nick #83 MOTE #68 MUGHAL #41 NAYLOR Receiver Offensive Line Kicker 6’2 - 180 - 1st Year 6’2 - 237 - 1st Year 5’11 - 180 - 4th Year Kinesiology & Health Science Health Studies Environmenal Studies Canfield, Ont. Markham, Ont. Abbotsford, B.C. Sout Lincoln H.S. Markham District H.S. W.J. Mouat H.S. University of Manitoba

Sulayman Kanem Scott #64 NIAZ NOEL #30 NOIVO Offensive Line Defensive Back Defensive Back 6’2 - 285 - 1st Year 6’1 - 190 - 1st Year 5’9 - 185 - 5th Year Kinesiology & Health Science International Development Kinesiology & Health Science Ajax, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Montreal, Que. Pickering H.S. Northern S.S. St. Thomas C.S.S. John Abbott College THE PLAYERS

Stanley Timi Arya OKPI #78 OLADIPO #72 OSTOVAR Defensive Line Defensive Back Offensive Line 6’2 - 220 - 1st Year 6’0 - 198 - 1st Year 6’0 - 300 - 1st Year Finance Social Science Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Etobicoke, Ont. Brampton, Ont. Aurora, Ont. St. Gregory’s College Ascension of our Lord H.S. Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. University of Manitoba

DJ Jamieson Rees #48 PANOS #50 PAPPAS #9 PATERSON Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Back 5’10 - 200 - 1st Year 6’2 - 225 - 2nd Year 5’10 - 185 - 2nd Year Environmental Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Mississauga, Ont. Waterloo, Ont. Sherwood Park, Alta. Port Credit S.S. Resurrection C.S.S. Archbishop Jordan C.H.S.

Kyle Nathaniel Dustin #74 PAUL #10 PINTO #91 PLETT Receiver Receiver Defensive Line 5’9 - 190 - 1st Year 5’6 - 170 - 1st Year 5’11 - 235 - 5th Year Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Geography Kitchener, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Chilliwack, B.C. Cameron Heights C.I. Burnhamthorpe C.I. W.J. Mouat H.S.

Connor Gautham Vincent #44 PRITTY #46 RAJENDRA #75 REALE Defensive Back Fullback Receiver 6’2 - 180 - 2nd Year 5’11 - 210 - 1st Year 5’8 - 160 - 1st Year Environmental Studies Kinesiology & Health Science Law & Society Markham, Ont. Markham, Ont. Oakville, Ont. Markham District H.S. Markham District H.S. St. Ignatius of Loyola S.S. University of Guelph

Quinn Joey Xavier #80 REILLY #18 RICOTTONE #73 ROGERS Receiver Receiver Defensive Back 6’3 - 215 - 2nd Year 6’2 - 195 - 2nd Year 6’0 - 168 - 1st Year Business Economics Professional Writing Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Grimsby, Ont. Hamilton, Ont. Brampton, Ont. Blessed Trinity C.S.S. Westdale S.S. Cardinal Leger S.S.

Michael Mustafa Mac #49 RUNOWSKI #96 SAGBILGE #86 SCOTT Linebacker Defensive Line Fullback 6’2 - 225 - 4th Year 6’1 - 340 - 4th Year 6’4 - 190 - 1st Year Schulich School of Business Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Human Rights & Equity Studies Burlington, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Mount Albert, Ont. Lester B. Pearson H.S. Huron Heights S.S. Carleton University THE PLAYERS

Mark Matthew Josh #60 SERRAVALLE #98 SKOKO #4 SMALL Offensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Back 6’0 - 220 - 1st Year 6’5 - 230 - 2nd Year 5’9 - 190 - 4th Year Film Studies Environmental Studies Sociology Niagara Falls, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Pickering, Ont. St. Paul H.S. Martin Grove C.I. Pickering H.S.

Christopher Nikita Nnadozie #59 SMITH #2 STARCHENKO #26 UDE Offensive Line Linebacker Defensive Back 6’4 - 280 - 2nd Year 6’4 - 230 - 4th Year 6’3 - 205 - 2nd Year Business & Society Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Finance & Business Economics Brampton, Ont. Whitby, Ont. Montreal, Que. St. Thomas Aquinas C.S.S. Donald A. Wilson S.S. Straitgate C.I.

Nick Najeeb Austin #76 VOCI #69 WAHAB #11 WHETTON Receiver Offensive Line Running Back 6’2 - 205 - 1st Year 6’3 - 275 - 2nd Year 5’10 - 220 - 1st Year Kinesiology & Health Science Kinesiology & Health Science History Mississauga, Ont. Aurora, Ont. Beamsville, Ont. St. Joan of Arc C.H.S. Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. Blessed Trinity C.S.S.

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York University’s student-athletes have been competing against rival institutions on the Canadian sport scene for over 40 years. Provin- Tentanda Via: cial and national team titles, combined with numerous athletes and coaches who have participated on many of Canada’s national teams, The way must be tried. attest to the success of York’s interuniversity sport program. Since the inception of organized sport competition in 1965, York has won 172 pro- vincial banners and 34 national titles. ACADEMIC & FINANCIAL SUPPORT Athletics & Recreation offers 19 varsity sport teams that compete in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport At York we understand that academic and financial support are sig- (CIS). The varsity sport teams are guided by a tremendous coaching nificant keys to success at the University level and we have a number staff that is composed of NCCP certified professionals, many of whom of programs in place to provide all the support necessary for student- also hold leadership positions in provincial and national sport organi- athletes to thrive. zations and are experts in their field of coaching. The staff includes more than 100 dedicated full-time and part-time coaches. Academic Excellence Program Athletics & Recreation has placed the highest priority on supporting its student-athletes in all facets of university life, focusing specifically on YORK UNIVERSITY helping foster success in the classroom. The PAWS (Providing Athletes with Winning Strategies) Program pro- vides tutoring across multiple subjects for all students, mentoring from senior student-athletes, academic advising through our academic services coordinator and many of our faculty, and access to our vast network of alumni.

Founded in 1959 and today Canada’s third largest university, York Uni- versity is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. Our unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibil- ity that set us apart. Mission Statement The mission of York University is the pursuit, preservation, and dissem- ination of knowledge. We promise excellence in research and teaching Navigating Your First Year in pure, applied and professional fields. We test the boundaries and All first-year student-athletes are matched with senior athlete men- structures of knowledge. We cultivate the critical intellect. tors that will traverse the entire first year with the incoming student- York University is part of Toronto: we are dynamic, metropolitan and athlete. Mentors will meet with their mentee once a week and will be multi-cultural. York University is part of Canada: we encourage bilin- a constant resource in all aspects of York life. First-year students will gual study, we value diversity. York University is open to the world: we also undertake a program that focuses on skills crucial to success at explore global concerns. the university level, including reading, writing, and time and stress management. All student-athletes are given a personalized, in-depth A community of faculty, students, staff, alumni and volunteers commit- York-specific academic and athletic orientation over the course of ted to academic freedom, social justice, accessible education, and col- their first year. At York, we pride ourselves on making sure no first- legial self-governance, York University makes innovation its tradition. year students fall through the cracks. JOIN THE PRIDE

Financial Support Programs are created for both in-season and off-season workouts. York University is committed to helping students with demonstrated Every training session is designed for the needs of the athlete and in- financial need meet the direct education costs associated with uni- dividual sport. The training phase and focus changes throughout the versity studies (tuition, books and mandatory course fees). Financial year and are based on the competition schedule and off-season peri- assistance can be provided from a variety of sources including OSAP, odization program. The staff provides our student-athletes with all of scholarships, bursaries, private awards and employment. the tools necessary to become stronger, faster and more powerful. The strength and conditioning coaches also work closely with the athletic Athletics & Recreation understands the importance of providing Ath- therapy group on rehabilitating injured players. letic Financial Awards (AFAs) to entering student-athletes and has de- veloped a number of awards, valued at $22,500 each ($4,500 per year All Lions have access to the varsity strength and conditioning centre, up to five years). These awards are given annually to elite student- which is for the exclusive use of our student-athletes. Training here athletes that have achieved an 80% entering average and maintain a allows you to work in a high-performance environment where all equip- 6.0 grade point average. ment and programming is selected with the needs of the high-perfor- mance athlete in mind. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPORT INJURY CLINIC

The Gorman/Shore Sport Injury Clinic features a full staff of athletic therapists and team doctors with significant experience in the medi- cal field, and many of the doctors are recognized as some of the top experts in the country in their specific fields. The sport medicine team brings to York experience at multiple Olympic Games, world champion- ships and with professional and amateur athletes. The sport injury clinic is a teaching clinic, with students from the Ath- letic Therapy Certificate Program doing their clinical placements under the direct supervision of the clinic manager and supervisor. Because of this, most medical care for student-athletes is free of charge. What sets York apart is its concussion program, which is one of the best in the country. The sport medicine team uses the most up-to- date protocols in the world; the same ones used by professional sport leagues and the top American universities, to ensure concussions are diagnosed accurately and treated in the best manner known today.

York University is one of only a handful of institutions in Canada that has two dedicated strength and conditioning coaches for its student- athletes. The Lions work closely with strength and conditioning staff, who create programs based on the needs of the athlete and coaches on high-performance lifts and movements. Team and individual workouts are available and education on all aspects of strength and conditioning is provided, including proper warm-ups and cool-downs, plyometrics, power, energy systems development, strength and flexibility.