Agatha Godlewski
Beyond the Court: How the Centre for Human Performance Enhances Lancer Athletes with Innovative Technology
By: Agatha Godlewski The Centre for Human Performance and Health (CHPH) has brought a data-driven approach to the varsity programs, creating better performance and outcomes. Technology has transformed athlete training with an enhanced focus on performance, injury prevention and holistic care. Graduate students who work with the CHPH to aid Lancer athletes also receive valuable hands-on learning. Jordyn Brearley, a member of the women’s volleyball team, says the CHPH’s involvement is all about enriched support. “[The CHPH] makes us feel like we’re a lot more involved in the school and that our goals are attainable. It’s not just our team
Winning On and Off the Field: Lancers Honor 182 Academic All-Canadians
By: Agatha Godlewski Lancer athletes celebrated a different kind of win: academic achievement. It’s second most Academic All-Canadians in Lancer history, and they were feted at breakfast on November 24. The Academic All-Canadian designation, bestowed on 182 Lancer student-athletes last month, is awarded by U Sports for those who maintain a minimum grade average of 80 percent while competing in varsity sports. This year’s recipients came from a variety of athletic programs, including basketball, soccer, track and field and cross country, football, golf, baseball, softball, curling, and hockey. For these student-athletes, being recognized as an Academic All-Canadian is an official
Through the Goalposts: Simon Grande’s Journey, a Typical Tale of an Athletes Challenges, Sacrifices, and Perserverance
By: Agatha Godlewski Behind every athlete's glory lies a journey often untold—one of sacrifice, relentless setbacks, and resilience. For Grande, the journey is not just about victory; it's about surviving the struggle. Grande enters the room with a practiced ease that masks his discomfort. His steps are steady, his posture confident, but the telltale signs of strain peek through— hoarse voice, frequent sniffling, and a deep cough interrupting him every few minutes. He clutches a large Tim Hortons iced coffee, his lifeline on this particular day. The walls of the yellow, grungy room do little to brighten the atmosphere, but
Lancer Student Appreciation Weekend
By Agatha Godlewski & Naz Buhagiar Agatha Godlewski and Naz Buhagiar cover student appreciation week and the the full slate of games for the Men & Women's Volleyball team against Guelph Gryphons and Lakehead Thunderwolves, the reporters also covered the Men's hockey game against the Queen's Golden Gaels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdKNc53OBLg&ab_channel=NazBuhagiar