Wilfrid Laurier University 5th Quarter Club From the Home of Golden Hawk Football
Volume 6, Issue 1 Corporate Dinner Another Success!
The third annual Friends of Golden Hawk Football Reception and Dinner was once again a great success. This year’s event surpassed others in funds with approximately $42,000 raised through the dinner and auction. All proceeds will go towards enhancing the Golden Hawk Football program. The evening took place on May 2nd at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in downtown Kitchener and was hosted by CH TV personality Ken Welch. The audience was entertained and inspired by key note speaker, Pinball Clemmons. His speech delivered a motivational message regarding the importance of the 4 P’s including persistence, patience, passion and people. The goal of the evening was to bring the corporate world, alumni and friends together in the promotion of the Golden Hawk Football program. The Athletic Department would like to thank all of those who attended and generously donated to support the program. Stay tuned for information on the fourth annual Friends of Golden Hawk Football Reception and Dinner.
Fall 2002
Gearing Up For Game Time By Paul Caporicci Upon asking anyone in the Laurier organization about last season’s 3-5 record, they will tell you it was misleading. The Hawks competed in every game they played, including two close ones against the eventual Yates Cup finalists McMaster and Ottawa. As last season’s baptism by fire was finally over, it is interesting to see what the fire burnt off and what remains. A closer examination reveals the same tenacious defense as last season, which is a controlled aggressive system based around mental and physical toughness. This year’s offense will be much more polished and refined featuring a multi-pronged attack philosophy. While last season Zmich had to wave goodbye to twelve of their starters, this season he only had to part with three. He will also say hello again to Chad MacAvelia, a 2000 OUA All-Star receiver sidelined all of last season with a shoulder injury. Winter workouts were built on last year’s successful model, which consisted of two agility practices and a four-day strength training program each week. Zmich will tell you that championships are built during the off-season and the fiftyeight players who remain will be a testament to that statement. The winter workouts
Hard work, sweat and determination is the theme of the summer with the Hawks preparing for a winning season! ended with spring camp, which culminated with a purple-gold scrimmage. It was good that the attendance at the game was low, because there are going to be many surprises for Golden Hawk fans this year. Certain players have made such significant off-season gains that they vaulted themselves into starting positions. This secret along with others will be revealed in September. While winter workouts and spring camp were going on, the coaching staff were busy hosting over one hundred formal visits for recruits. These prospective students were able to meet and ask questions with Dr. Rosehart (University President), David McMurray (Dean of Students) and Peter Baxter (Director of Athletics). While
Zmich may not have been as vocal as other schools in broadcasting his commitments, he assures that this year is another great recruiting class with some immediate impact players. The Laurier football program is now less than a month away from kickoff. Fall training camp is the only thing that stands in the way of the 2002 campaign. Do the Hawks have what it takes to compete in the most difficult conference in Canada? This author thinks so. Do the Hawks have what it takes to emerge victorious in the most difficult conference in Canada? Well, you’ll have to see that for yourself. Opening game is on the evening of Labour Day when they face the Waterloo Warriors. I’m going to be there; are you?
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