Talent The quality and quantity of both the depth and elite talent on this squad are a testament to Kevin Boyles and the program he has built. With BLG Award nominee Joanna Niemczewska leading the way, the Dinos had multiple threats at every position all season long. Coaching The fact that Kevin Boyles has yet… Continue reading Women’s Volleyball
Month: April 2004
Track and Field
Talent I can’t think of a word to describe this team’s talent, so I’m going to make one up. Amtifluecent. There, I said it. They had Jessica Zelinka, capturing two golds, a silver and a bronze at the national championships earning herself CIS Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year in the process. Coaching… Continue reading Track and Field
Men’s Basketball
Talent John Riad was the Dinos’ brightest star, summoning all the experience and talent his five years with the team provided. He led the team in points, placing fifth in the league and was named a second team All Canadian. Whit Hornsberger and Chris Wright also racked up their fair share of points, providing consistent… Continue reading Men’s Basketball
Men’s Volleyball
By Chris Johns
Talent With the exception of Sean Kendal, this team lacks the elite talent required to be a contender in national competition. With the departure of key players last year, the team is relatively new and inexperienced. Now don’t get me wrong, they’re a solid team, they just didn’t possess enough extra pizzazz. Coaching Trust within… Continue reading Men’s Volleyball
Hockey
Talent Offensively the contributions by the departing players were great, highlighted by team captain Sean Robertson finishing third in the league in points. Fifth-year vets Ken McKay and Sheldon Nedjelski gave the Dinos a consistent attack throughout the season. There were injuries that affected the blueline this year, however, leaving the team shy a stopper… Continue reading Hockey
Best of the best?
Allow me to be the first to admit it: I was wrong. Funny thing is, I’ve never been happier to be wrong in my entire life. It all goes back to Dino Cup weekend. I was perched in the press box, looking down on the Jack Simpson Gymnasium, chatting with Cameron Maxwell from the Calgary… Continue reading Best of the best?
Wrestling
Talent Huy Nguyen and Laura McDougall both placed atop their divisions at Junior Nationals with McDougall also winning University of Calgary Female Rookie of the Year. Graduating from the team is Breanne Graham, who placed third at the world championships this scholastic year. Coaching The players I’ve spoken to over the year have all given… Continue reading Wrestling
Are pro cyclists all dopes?
By Dale Miller
Pro cycling is addled with dope. I’m sure some would argue against that statement, and I’m sure there are a couple of riders in the pro peloton who abstain. But with all of the fiascos, deaths and confessions that have popped up lately, I don’t see how the majority of pro cyclists can possibly be… Continue reading Are pro cyclists all dopes?
A strange bond
Championship teams are always tight-knit groups built on close relationships, trust and lifelong friendships. Few things compare to the unity shared by teammates, never mind champions. Those kind of bonds comes from a variety of places, but in the case of the national champion Dinos women’s volleyball squad, it’s a little unorthodox. At a team… Continue reading A strange bond
Going out on top
In team sports, it is very rare for a coach to openly acknowledge they have built a team around a particular player. By doing so, there is the danger of marginalizing other players or putting too much pressure on that one player. Despite that, Dinos women’s volleyball Head Coach Kevin Boyles has often referred to… Continue reading Going out on top