Lancers Athletics
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
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
Inexperienced Lancers Going the Distance in Cross Country Competition
By Jacob Genereux The Lancers team is energized by both strong performances and the invaluable experience gained at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Cross Country Championships in North Bay. “We are a very young team with nearly half of our roster being comprised of 1st-year athletes on both male and female teams,” Lancers cross country head coach Jordan Collison states. With a roster packed with new competitors, the team may be inexperienced, but their top finishers, Madelyn Eybergen and Jacob Fitzpatrick, have shown that their dedication and grit are already putting the Lancers on a path to future success. “As
Tough Early Schedule is a Good Test for Hungry Lancers
by: Jacob Genereux The Lancers women’s basketball team isn’t just looking for wins this season; they’re looking to find a pathway to get back to the mountaintop and reclaim the glory of the recent past. Players like Teighan Stoukas are well aware of the team goals and understand the way forward will be demanding. That’s the price of getting a coveted championship hat proudly worn by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) winners. “Obviously, we aspire to win a national championship, but an OUA title is one that we are more focused on going forward,” says Stoukas. “We are able to consistently
Resilience Beyond the Finish Line: Madelyn Eybergen’s Inspiring Comeback
By Julia Dostaler Anorexia almost ended her athletics career, maybe her life. Today, Lancer athlete Madelyn Eybergen is the strongest runner in Ontario University Athletics. Madelyn Eybergen and Rivi, her emotional support dog, outside the Human Kinetics building, University of Windsor. Seemingly having come out of nowhere, Eybergen is turning heads in Canada’s university cross country community. Originally a high jump athlete, the first-time cross country runner dominated the field this fall. Eybergen’s journey has been a gruelling one, marking her story as one of true resilience, courage, and inspiration. I met with Eybergen the day after she won gold