FALL 2018 ATHLETICS TABLE OF CONTENTS

3-5 Celebrating 50 Years of 10-11 Coaching Announcements Lancer Football 13 Evening of Excellence 6-7 Alumni Sports Hall of Fame 14 Lancer Recreation 8-9 Season in Pictures 15 Sports in Brief

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ATHLETICS

FALL 2018

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By Christopher Zorbas of the Year by the OUA and captured the arrived on campus in 2004 and made an Half a century, that’s how long the Lancer award again the very next year. In 1979, the immediate impact on the program. Daryl Football program has existed at the University Lancers’ program developed their second didn’t take long to announce his arrival to of Windsor. Though there were various forms winner when quarterback Scott the rest of the country as he took his very of football played on campus dating back Mallender earned the prestigious honour. first carry in his very first game for a 49-yard to the early 1920’s, it was in 1968 that it During his Blue and Gold career, Mallender touchdown run in a victory over Queen’s to became a varsity sport under the leadership threw for over 5,000 yards and still holds the kick off his Canadian university career. In his of legendary coach Gino Fracas. Now that the Lancer record for passing yards in a season rookie season, Daryl rushed for 1,192 yards Lancers are heading into their 50th year of with 1,821. to lead the CIS in rushing and was named the varsity competition, it bears looking back on In 1986, Gino decided to move from the Trophy recipient as the OUA’s the history of the football program. sidelines to the lecture hall, leaving the Rookie of the Year. Stephenson went on to become the first player in CIS history to rush Coach Fracas grew up in Windsor and was coaching ranks but remaining as part of the University’s faculty. Coach Fracas left for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive a star running back at Assumption College seasons. In 2006, he captured the prestigious High School. He went on to win two Yates quite a legacy with the program, including a Canadian championship, a , and two as to most outstanding Cup championships at Western as a running player in Canadian University Football. He back and linebacker and was the first overall Hec Crighton winners during his illustrious tenure. also became the first and only CIS player in pick in 1954 in the CFL draft. The Ottawa history to surpass the 5,000 yard mark and is Rough Riders would eventually trade him John Musselman would take over for Fracas, still the CIS career rushing leader with 5,163 to Edmonton where he won two Grey Cups. a Lancer alumnus and Windsor native who yards. He then spent a few years coaching with played for Gino from 1970-73. Under the the University of Alberta Golden Bears after guidance of Musselman, the Lancers enjoyed In 2011, former Lancer wide receiver Joe his retirement from the CFL in 1962 before their best season in 1990 where they finished D’Amore took over as the fourth head coach returning to Windsor in 1968 to build a varsity 4-3 and advanced to the OUA semi-finals. in program history. In his first year at the program in his hometown. One of Musselman’s top players was Gerald helm, he guided the Lancers to a 5-3 record and the OUA semi-finals, coming within one Under Coach Fracas, the Lancers won a Hlady, the first ever back-to-back football all-Canadian in program history. Hlady is win of a Yates Cup appearance. D’Amore went Central Canadian Intercollegiate Football on to lead the Lancers to four straight playoff Conference (CCIF) Canadian championship also the first and only three-time winner of the University of Windsor’s DeMarco Trophy appearances in his first four seasons. He in 1969 in only their second year. Fracas and also cultivated Lancer standout quarterback his staff developed the program’s first Hec as top male student-athlete. Chris Church followed in his footsteps a few years later, Austin Kennedy who sits fourth in OUA history Crighton Trophy winner in quarterback Andy in career passing touchdowns with 64 and Parici in 1972. Parici threw for 4,606 yards also earning back-to-back all-Canadian honours in 1995 and ’96. receiver Jordan Brescacin who remains the and 34 touchdowns in his career as a Lancer. OUA’s all-time leader in receptions with 192. Mike Morencie would eventually become In 1975, the Lancers led by Fracas captured Heading into the 50th year of Lancer Football, another championship for the Blue and Gold. the third head coach in Lancer history as he took over the reigns of the Lancer program Coach D’Amore is hoping to strengthen the Riding one of the most dominant defenses in program with one of the largest recruiting OUA history, the Lancers captured the Yates in 1998. Morencie led the Lancers to one of the best seasons in program history in 2006 classes in the OUA. Bringing in a talented Cup that year. The ’75 defense gave up only and diverse recruiting class from across the 34 points in seven games, a record that still when they finished 6-2 and advanced to the OUA quarter-finals. country, the Lancers are well positioned to stands today. kick-off the next fifty years of Lancer Football In 1976, Coach Fracas was named Coach One of Coach Morencie’s top players was the right way. star running back Daryl Stephenson, who

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Melissa Bishop (BHK ’10, BEd ’11) was a four time OUA all-star and all-Canadian for the Lancer track & field team. The Lancers Banner Shield recipient as female athlete of the year in 2010, Melissa was a triple gold medalist in the 600m, 1000m and 4x800m at the national championships. A two-time Canadian Olympian (’12, ’16), she continues to hold the Lancer records in the 600m, 1000m, and 4x800m relay.

Charles Pearsall (BComm ’78) was a two-time CIAU all-Canadian and an OUAA first team all-star in 1977. He led the Blue & Gold to two CIAU men’s basketball championship tournament appearances, while averaging double figures in points, rebounds and blocked shots. Charles captured the Lancers Olympic Shield as the University of Windsor male athlete of the year in 1977.

Ryan Steer (BHK ’07, BEd ’08) led the Lancer men’s basketball program to its first OUA championship in 27 years in 2007. A two-time OUA all-star, Ryan led the nation in assists in 2008 and was named the male DeMarco Award winner that same year as the University of Windsor’s top overall male student-athlete. Ryan currently sits second overall in Lancer history in career assists and career steals.

Daryl Stephenson (BHK ’08, MHK ’11) is one of the most decorated athletes in Lancer history. He currently holds the Canadian university football all-time career rushing record with 5163 yards, and is the only player in Canadian university football history to rush for over 5000 yards. In 2006, he was named the Hec Crighton award winner as the Canadian Universities most outstanding football player. Daryl was a four time OUA all-star and two-time all-Canadian.

The Sport Achievement award, recognizing contributions to sport beyond the University of Windsor campus, is being presented to Reg Chappell BA ’79.

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8 2017-2018 SEASON IN PICTURES

9 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTS Deanna Iwanicka named head coach of Lancer Women’s Hockey Mike Havey, Director of Athletics As a player, the Alberta native won a National and Recreational Services at the Championship and two Canada West titles with the University of University of Windsor is pleased Alberta Pandas women’s hockey program. to announce the hiring of Deanna In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, she has also Iwanicka as the new head coach previously served as an assistant coach for the U18 Team Alberta of the Windsor Lancers women’s squad. hockey program. Iwanicka is looking forward to leading the Lancer women’s Widely regarded as one of the top hockey program. collegiate women’s hockey coaches “I am excited about the opportunity to join the University of in Western Canada, Iwanicka joins Windsor. I see great potential in this challenge, to build a the Lancers after spending the past ten seasons leading the championship women’s hockey program,” commented Iwanicka. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Ooks women’s “Having won a U SPORTS national championship as a student- hockey team. During her tenure, she guided NAIT to three athlete, and then a few ACAC championships as a coach, the consecutive ACAC championships from 2013-15 and was named thought of an OUA and even a U SPORTS National Championship the ACAC coach of the year in 2010 & 2015. motivates me. I see this as a chance to really practice what I During Iwanicka’s time as head coach, the NAIT women’s preach, to be comfortable being uncomfortable and to be my hockey team left their mark on the ACAC record books. Under best by being better every single time.” her direction, the Ooks are tied for most consecutive league Coach Iwanicka graduated from the University of Alberta championships with three and the program had two athletes with a Bachelor of Physical Education as well as a Bachelor named ACAC players of the year. In addition, three of Iwanicka’s of Education. She has also completed her High Performance athletes were ACAC single season leading scorers and three Coaching Certification, in addition to a Master of Arts, with a were named ACAC rookies of the year. Specialization in Coaching, from the University of Alberta.

Hamlin first full-time head coach in Lancer men’s hockey history The Windsor Lancers are pleased Lancer men’s hockey. “It’s an honour for me to lead our to announce that men’s hockey program into another development phase. The level of play head coach Kevin Hamlin has been in the OUA is tremendous and student-athletes have unique appointed as the first full-time challenges that help prepare them for future careers,” said head coach of the Lancer men’s Hamlin. “We have been consistently regarded as one of the hockey team. top programs in , and while our ultimate goal is to Widely considered to be among win a national championship, we will continue to develop the top collegiate coaches in the championship people along the way. I have never been more country, Coach Hamlin has an excited to begin a season. We have a great group of young outstanding record as a winning men who care about one another and clearly understand hockey coach and impressive what we are trying to do here. This will be exciting!” credentials as a former player. Hamlin was named the Ontario University Men's Hockey Coach Hamlin's career at the University of Windsor includes Coach of the Year in 2014-15 for the second time in his career two OUA Coach of the Year honours, two trips to the and was a finalist for the USports National Coach of the Year national championship tournament and one OUA Queen's after leading the Lancers to a program best 22-4-1 record Cup Championship. The Lancers have also qualified for the and first place overall in the OUA. The Lancers were ranked playoffs for the last nine years, dating back to 2009-10. in the USports top ten for 17 straight weeks and captured an Ontario bronze medal while earning their second consecutive Coach Hamlin is excited to embark on this next chapter of trip to the USports national championships. 10 COACHING ANNOUNCEMENTS Gravelle appointed head coach of Lancer men’s Mike Havey, Director of Athletics and head coach of the Canadian Universiade team (Taipei, at the University of Windsor Taiwan in 2017). James was also the 2017 Team Ontario is pleased to announce the 17U Boys head coach. appointment of James Gravelle The steady improvement of the Lancers over the past five as the head coach of the Lancer seasons has been highlighted this past season as they men’s volleyball team. qualified for the national championship tournament for the With the appointment, Gravelle very first time in program history, while also winning the becomes the first full-time program’s first provincial medal following a victory over head coach in the history of the the in the OUA bronze medal game. men’s volleyball program at the The 2017-18 season is the second time in James’ five University of Windsor. year tenure that the program advanced to the OUA Final Since taking over the Lancers in 2013 James has re- Four. As well, several Lancers have been selected as OUA focused the team on the fundamentals, stressing individual all-stars under Coach Gravelle including current Lancers skill-building and steady development of every player on John Moate, Brad Gyemi, Pierce Johnson, and Anthony the roster. A great deal of the Lancers development model DeGirolamo who was named to the OUA all-rookie team. comes from Coach Gravelle’s time spent with Team Canada as an assistant coach (National B Team in 2015 and 2016)

Mendonca named head coach of Lancer men’s soccer Mike Havey, Director of Athletics previously served as the goaltending coach for the Lancers and Recreational Services, is in 2010 & 2011, and was an associate head coach with the pleased to announce the hiring of women’s team in 2012. Ryan Mendonca as the new head Also technical director for the Tecumseh Soccer Club for coach of the Lancer men’s soccer the past four years, Mendonca responsibilities include the team. recruitment and development of players and coaches at all Widely respected in the Windsor- levels. TSC was recently awarded OPDL License to compete Essex soccer community, in the highest standards base league in Ontario. Mendonca is no stranger to the Coach Mendonca is flattered to be named the next head Lancer soccer program. He has coach of the Lancer program. previously served as an assistant coach with both the men’s and women’s programs under “I am extremely excited and honoured to be awarded this current women’s soccer head coach Steve Hart. opportunity,” said Mendonca. “Throughout my years as an assistant with the Lancers, I always wanted to serve this Over the past decade, Mendonca has been involved with program in the position of head coach, and now that my the Lancer Soccer program in a number of roles. Most time has come, it is extremely humbling to be tasked with recently, he served as an assistant coach with the men’s the continued growth of Lancers men’s soccer.” program in 2015, while also taking on the goaltender coaching responsibilities for both the men and women. He

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12 EVENING OF EXCELLENCE Balkwill & Moate named Lancer Athletes of the Year Lancer standouts Kelsey Balkwill and John Moate walked she also captured gold in the 300 metres and 600 metres, away with the top two prizes as they were awarded the while silver in the 4x200 metre relay. Banner and Olympic Shields as the 2017-18 University The DeMarco Awards, presented annually to the top female of Windsor Athletes of the Year. The duo were multiple and male students that best combine academic achievement winners as part of the Evening of Excellence, highlighting with athletic prowess, went to Mike Rocca from men’s the accomplishments of the Windsor Lancers, held at the St. basketball, and to Sarah Mitton from the women’s track & Clair Centre of the Arts. field team. It was an incredible year for Moate as he established himself The University of Windsor Gino Fracas Coach of the Year as one of the premier men’s volleyball players in the country. Award was presented to James Gravelle from the men’s The Oakville native was named an OUA first-team all-star volleyball team. after finishing the year atop the league in blocks per set, It was a historic season on the court for Coach Gravelle and averaging 1.26 per set. He his men’s volleyball team appeared in all 17 matches as he helped guide the for the Blue & Gold and Lancers to the OUA Bronze ended the season with 135 Medal at the Final Four total kills, a .429 hitting and the team’s first trip percentage, 87 total blocks, to nationals in program and 206 total points. history. Coach Gravelle’s His outstanding play squad had a tremendous helped his Lancer squad season as they finished reach the OUA Final Four 22-10 overall on the where they captured an year against U SPORTS OUA Bronze Medal and competition and secured reach nationals for the one of the top four seeds first time in school history. in the OUA west division. The third year middle The Captain's Trophy, blocker was also named awarded to a male and a U SPORTS all-Canadian, From left; Mitton, Moate, Balkwill, Rocca female captain who becoming just the second demonstrate outstanding men’s volleyball player in leadership both on and off the field while also making a school history to earn that honour. significant contribution to the overall success of their team, It was an incredible year for Balkwill as she joined the Lancer went to Blake Blondeel from men’s hockey and Emily Prevost program this year and quickly became one of the country’s from women’s basketball. top athletes in the process. The female rookie of the year award went to Paige Phills from At the OUA championships, she captured gold in both the women’s volleyball, while Jonathan Reinhart from men’s women’s 300m and 600m, and a pair of silvers in the 4x200 hockey won the male rookie of the year. Both recipients had metre & 4x400 metre relays. She was named the OUA Track outstanding rookie campaigns. MVP and led the Lancer women to a provincial silver medal. The Super Sophomore awards were presented to women’s At nationals, Balkwill was named the U SPORTS championship track & field standout Kelly Hodgins, and Pierce Johnson most outstanding performer after contributing 38 points from men’s volleyball on the men’s side. towards the teams’ 79 overall points to help them capture “A” Awards, marking major contributions to Lancer Athletics, a U SPORTS bronze medal. In addition to anchoring the went to Lancer volunteer photographer Gerry Marentette and women’s 4x400 metre relay team to a new school record, OUA TV host & YourTV community broadcaster Brett Hedges.

13 LANCER RECREATION Sephton selected for leadership role at NIRSA to meet in a non-academic setting where true friendships can develop through competition and camaraderie. These are the relationships which will last beyond the university years.” Sandra Ondracka, Team Leader of Lancer Recreation, cites Sephton’s work ethic, optimism, and charisma as three key personality traits that that allow him to be such a positive influence in the Department of Athletics and Recreation Services (ARS). “Zach is a young man who leads by example.” says Ondracka. “But more importantly, Zach builds leadership ability in those around him.” Fifth year Sport Management student and varsity Sephton became involved in campus recreation team member, Zach Sephton, has been named a Canadian in his second year as part of the ARS Ignite work-study Student Leader for the National Intramural-Recreational Sports program. Sephton recognized a perfect marriage between Association (NIRSA). the knowledge, skills, and abilities he was learning in Sport Sephton applied, was short-listed, and eventually voted-in, as Management and the direct application of those principles one of the eighteen student leaders tasked with advancing the in the career-related field of Campus Recreation. Upon mission of NIRSA. NIRSA believes that collegiate recreation is completion of his degree, Sephton intends on continuing his a significant and powerful key to inspiring wellness in local, education by pursing a master’s degree. regional and global communities. For more information on how to become involved in campus Sephton sees campus recreation as more than just an outlet for recreation as either a participant or a student employee, please personal fitness and health. He notes that campus recreation visit goLancers.ca or contact Sandra Ondracka at ondrack@ and intramurals are a great social outlet for the campus uwindsor.ca. community. Sephton says, “Intramurals allow fellow students

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Oliver leads 3D Canada to Wilson Jones Cup Vallee takes sabbatical; Duinker to lead Lancers Championship for 2018-19 Led by Lancer men’s basketball head coach Chris Oliver, 3D Chantal Vallée, head coach of the Lancer women's Canada captured a gold medal at the 40th Wilson Jones Cup basketball team has been granted a study leave and leave in Taipei, Taiwan in July 2018. The Red & White went 7-1 of absence for the 2018-19 season. In her absence, current throughout the tournament, with their only loss coming at Lancer assistant coach Emma Duinker will take over at the the hands of South Korea on Day 8 of the pocket tournament. helm as the acting head coach for the Lancers. Canada won their second consecutive Jones Cup with a convincing 99-84 win over Japan in the gold medal game. While on sabbatical, Vallée will spend three months working Coach Oliver was also reunited with former Lancer Alex with Dr. Gordon Bloom at McGill University writing a book Campbell who played a key role in the tournament victory. on coaching and leadership success, and will then spend "I would like to thank 3D Global Sports for giving me the the final three months travelling to observe professional opportunity to lead and work with an organization that creates basketball teams all over the world in Europe, Asia, North such incredible exposure America, and Australia. opportunities for players Coach Vallée is looking forward to the opportunity to and coaching staffs work on her professional development. "I appreciate the through life experiences, travel and participation opportunity the University of Windsor and Department of in international Athletics have given me to be able to submerge myself in competitions." – Chris six months of learning and career growth," said Vallée. Oliver

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