Chargers Athletics Updates
2020 Athletics Update Last year was one of growth and transformation for Chargers Athletics as we have worked to lay the foundation and framework for future success. 2019-2020 was a great season of ‘firsts’: we launched our new women’s volleyball program and played our inaugural season; we hosted our first international boxing event, We The North East, with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; our men’s cross country team finished third at the ACAA Championships; and so much more, including welcoming new staff and coaches. Looking back at the record for last season, we know that wins and losses alone don’t tell the whole story. While we didn’t have the overall success that we would have liked, our athletes showed true grit, character and determination – across the board, they competed hard to the final whistle of every game. We are proud to recognize Luke Edwards, who earned CCAA Academic All-Canadian honours as well as nine other athletes who earned CCAA National Scholar Award honours. We also had seven athletes earn ACAA AllConference honours.
As we navigate the current situation for our university and our athletes, we look forward to the day when we can return to ‘normal’, but we want you to know that we are not sitting on our hands. We are actively training and working hard with our student athletes to stretch their limits and raise their game to a new level. In the mean time, we ask you to continue to show your support for the Chargers: follow @CUChargers on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to stay up to date on everything that’s happening with our athletes this year!
2020-2021 Chargers Head Coaches
Men’s Basketball: Women’s Basketball: Men’s Soccer: Women’s Soccer: Women’s Volleyball: Cross Country: Boxing:
Todd McKillop Jillian Smith Damian Dyke Kevin Talbot Colin Cook Brandon LeBlanc Jon Ohlhauser
Looking Ahead
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 season looks very different than in years past, but we are looking at it as an opportunity to invest in our athletes. We are providing new opportunities for training and competition, all while maintaining high standards for health and safety. In addition, we have been rolling out our strategic plan, A Higher Purpose, which outlines the mission, values, goals, strategies, and priorities for Chargers Athletics in the years to come. Jim Druart, Director of Athletics & Recreation
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