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.

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. 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: Todd McKillop; Women’s Basketball: Jillian Smith; Men’s Soccer: Damian Dyke; Women’s Soccer: Kevin Talbot; Women’s Volleyball: Colin Cook; Cross Country: Brandon LeBlanc; Boxing: Jon Ohlhauser

2019-2020 Athletic Awards

Women’s Soccer

MVP: Courtney Lutes; Christian Leadership Award: Celine Albinet; Coach’s Award: Alyssa Dykeman

Men’s Soccer

MVP: Luke Edwards; Christian Leadership Award: Glenn Rowe; Coach’s Award: Jon Albinet

Cross Country

MVP Male: Nick Fletcher; MVP Female: Mary MacLean; Christian Leadership Award: Alex Hisey

Boxing

Boxer of the Year: Jesus Marvik Ruiz Alvarado

Women’s Basketball

MVP: Emily Briggs; Christian Leadership Award: Alexa Rancourt & Rachel Leland; Coach’s Award: Melissa Smith

Men’s Basketball

MVP: Devon Glenn; Christian Leadership Award: Mitchell Webber; Coach’s Award: Daniel Maxwell

Women’s Volleyball

MVP: Melora Cook; Christian Leadership Award: Celine Albinet; Coach’s Award: Becca Reay

Athletes of the Year

Female Athlete of the Year: Becca Reay; Male Athlete of the Year: Jesus Marvik Ruiz Alvarado

Additional Awards

Unsung Hero Award: Victoria Foley; Dr. Seth Crowell Award: Alyssa Dykeman

League Awards CCAA All Canadian:

Luke Edwards

CCAA National Scholar Award Recipients:

Luke Edwards, Mehmed Hajrovick, Alex Hisey, Sean Inglis, Nicholas Jones, Daniel Smith, Megan Smith, Hannah Stiles, Hannah Trail, Amy West

ACAA All Conference Selections:

First Team: Luke Edwards, Men’s Soccer; Courtney Lutes, Women’s Soccer

Second Team: Glenn Rowe, Men’s Soccer; Alyssa Dykeman, Women’s Soccer; Colby Lawrence, Men’s Basketball; Dan Maxwell, Men’s Basketball

Men’s Soccer First Team All Conference Keeper: MacLean Hawkins-Olinskie