Behind The Shield

Listen in as members of the Lancer men's hockey team discuss their humanitarian trip to British Columbia and the 2022-23 season!

Aaron Sanders speaks with Lancer Football head coach JP Circelli ahead of the 2022 season!

No strangers to Lancer Athletics, Lancer hockey host Cody Rusan and volleyball in-game announcer Aaron Sanders are your new hosts of the Behind the Shield podcast for the 2022 season! Tune in to learn more about the pair, what they have learned over the last few years and what they are looking forward to in the future for the Windsor Lancers. 

It is a busy time of year on campus! With exams and the holiday break near, there are tons of activities and events happening to keep you busy and stress free. Sandra from the Student Centre joins us to discuss all of the awesome opportunities!

The Belonging, Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity Institute is the would-be student led institution through the Office of Student Experience that serves to provide a platform for underrepresented and marginalized groups on the University of Windsor campus. Tune in as we speak with members of the Institute that aims to foster safe spaces and make all students at the University of Windsor feel welcome and included.

Sit-down with former OHL players and new Lancer rookies as they chat about their time in quarantine.

Grad student and MySSP Coordinator, Claire Richter Gorey, and former Lancer football and CFL player, Frank Renaud, join us to talk about mental health. With suicide prevention awareness day just occuring in September and the stress of returning to school while still in a pandemic, mental health strategies and resoures are so important for the students on our campus.

A new semester is upon us and there are many exciting in person and virtual events planned for students this fall. Carly Markham from the UWSA and Vanessa Bumanlag from the Student Success Centre join us to discuss all of the great opportunities to get involved.

Join us this week as host Andrew Papadopoulos and new co-host Frank Fountain sit down with Lancer webcast hosts Aaron Sanders, Justin Prince, and sport information assistant Mia Ines to discuss their career paths, role models, and some of their favourite moments with the Lancers.

Joyceln Lorito and Anne Rudzinksi from the UWindsor Pride Committee join us to discuss the upcoming UWindsor Pride Week celebration and many other Pride initiatives and information on campus!

On this episode of Coaches Close up with sit down to have a chat with our Women's Soccer head coach Daniel Mendonca!

The new and fast-paced world of esports has arrived on campus and there are many opportunities for students to get involved. This month we discuss both the recreational and competitive opportunities students have to get involved in esports on campus.

Join us today as host Andrew Papadopoulos & guest-host Elisa Mitton sit down with Mike Coombs (Project Manager) & Craig Goodman (Managing Principal) to discuss the ongoing construction of the new Lancer Sport & Recreation Centre

In partnership with the University of Windsor Aboriginal Education Centre, Bertam Schuyler joins us this episode to discuss Indigenous history, traditions, and sport & recreation for Indigenous History Month.

On today's episode of Coaches Close Up, sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association, we speak with Chris Cheng, head coach of the Windsor Lancers men's basketball team. coach Cheng discusses his leadership style and how it influences his approach to coaching. Chris further enlightens us regarding strategies that he implemented within his team that helped build their culture to it's current state, as well as his goals for them moving forward.

The warm weather is finally here and with indoor gyms and fitness centres currently being closed, outdoor activity and recreation is more important than ever. With summer right around the corner, there are many things people can do to stay active and have fun outside over the next few months.

On this episode Coach Hamlin dives into the importance of the student-athlete experience and what his team has done to contribute to that. He also covers the importance of the Men's Hockey team engaging with the community, and the three programs they have developed and are committed to promoting within the community; Lancers Against Bullying, Lancers Shut Out Domestic Violence, and Skate Against Hate.

Current Athletics and Recreation student employees reflect on their experience working various jobs in the department and explain the opportunities available too students. ARS hires the most student employees on campus!

On today’s podcast episode Ryan Mendonca breaks down his formula for success that he uses to get the Lancers Men’s Soccer team “ALL IN” on their championship vision. Ryan discusses the importance of creating a safe & supportive atmosphere on his team that encourages players to be vulnerable, open & honest with one another in order to connect with each other as individuals, which leads them to developing a strong family bond. Tune in to hear his unique insightful advice & thoughts surrounding coaching Lancer Soccer & team dynamics!

Join us on this episode to celebrate Women’s History Month by discussing important topics related to Women in Sports. Special guests Jessica Gribbon (WHKY), Natalie Paladino (Athletic Therapy) & Mya Vialva (T&F/XC) join our hosts to discuss their journeys in sport, the role of the media in the gender disparity gap, & thoughts of the recent events surrounding the disparities between the NCAA March Madness Women’s & Men’s Tournaments.

In honour of International Women’s Day, we highlight one of our incredible female coaches Deanna Iwanicka. Deanna is the head coach of our Lancers Women’s Hockey team who has accrued an impressive list of both coaching and personal athletic accomplishments. We sit down to discuss her previous experiences as an athlete and coach, as well as her approach to coaching and her perspective and advice regarding various topics on the basis of women empowerment in sport!

With this year's Lancer Leadership Conference taking place on March 8, Simon du Toit (Coordinator of Outstanding Scholars) and Jamie Segeren (Residence Assistant) join us to discuss what leadership is and the opportunity Lancers have to get involved on campus.

On this episode of Behind the Shield, our special guest host associate dean of Human Kinetics Dr. Kevin Milne, is joined by 3 of our student-athletes; Telloy Simon (Men's Basketball), Tristan Carter (Football) & Nemo Teny (Women's Basketball). The group discusses personal situations & experiences surrounding racism, anti-racism, their advice on what can be done to improve the lives of Black students and student-athletes at universities & what Black History Month means to them.

On this episode of Coaches Close Up, we speak with Paul Ekeocha, the assistant coach for the Lancers Men’s Basketball team. With a scholastic, professional and coaching resume like Paul’s, he has a lot of valuable & insightful advice and experiences to share. We discuss his experiences as an athlete himself, how he approaches coaching and his views & tips for youth development.

On this episode we discuss anti-racism during Black History Month. Former UWSA President Jeremiah Bowers and Lancer Rec employee/Lancer athlete Zion Webb join us to discuss what the fitness industry can do to move towards anti-racism and things we can implement within our own building.

Join us today on Behind the Shield, sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association, where we talk training, the beer mile & play “Would You Rather Track Edition” with track alumni Corey Bellemore! Most importantly, in light of  Bell Let’s Talk day coming up on January 28th, Corey discusses the importance of mental health & wellness and speaks on his experiences with an eating disorder.

Today on Coaches Close Up, sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association, we sit down with Lucas Hodgson, the head coach of the Women's Volleyball team to discuss how to coach your athletes to be successful on the court, in the classroom & in the community!

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to achieve our health and wellness goals. Kinesiology department head Dr. Sarah Woodruff joins us to discuss ways we can achieve our new year wellness goal.

Dive into an impactful conversation with Women's Basketball Head Coach Chantal Vallée and Cailey Theos, regarding important topics surrounding women in sport and leadership, the gender disparity gap, and the role the media plays in advancing women's sport.

Exam and holiday season can be a stressful time. Clinical therapist Dayna Rodrigues from Student Health, Counselling & Wellness services joins us to discuss mental health, stress management, and how to find help on campus.

Lancer Basketball Father-Son duo James (J.K) Kennedy & Thomas Kennedy suit up to join us on this episode of Behind the Shield! Together, we compare their basketball careers, the important role of basketball in their family & what's next in Thomas' career!

Join us today on Alumni Field as we get up close and personal with Windsor Lancers head football coach Jean-Paul Circelli!

Please note:  due to social distancing and the wind conditions on the recording date, some of the interview questions may be difficult to hear.

Experienced personal trainers from the Forge Fitness Centre answer frequently asked fitness questions and provide information to assist students in reaching all of their exercise goals

Today, we go Behind the Shield with country superstar and Lancer track and field alumni Kelsi Mayne! From the Lancer track to the main stage at Boots & Hearts, Hometown Hockey & Big Valley Jamboree, Kelsi Mayne continues to pave her way to the top of the country music charts. We discuss her debut album, her memories as a Windsor Lancer CIS bronze medal champion & balancing a nursing career while being an independent artist.

This week on Behind the Shield, we step off the court to speak with three Windsor Lancer men's volleyball veterans; Pierce Johnson, Nolan Langley & Marc Pineault. In this episode we discuss training during COVID-19, building relationships with teammates & some of their favourite memories as varsity athletes.

In this episode we go over the health and safety protocols for the reopening of the St. Denis Centre

Join us as this week as we go Behind the Shield with Windsor Lancer alumni and track & field power couple Melissa Bishop-Nriagu and Osi Nriagu to kick- off our 2020 Alumni Weekend. On today's episode, we discuss this weekend's Windsor Lancer SHOF induction, the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and what it means to be a Windsor Lancer alumni.