Men’s volleyball’s Doty on their blazing-hot start and team leadership Coming off a blazing-hot start, third-year setter David Doty talks about maintaining the competitive mindset, new team leadership and his own role on the team.
Photo by Kyle West By: Coby Zucker With the departure of veteran outside hitter Brandon Koppers after capping out his eligibility last season, a void was created in the McMaster men’s volleyball team. Starting the season with a blistering 6-1 record, it’s safe to say the Marauders are managing well enough, thanks in part to the dependable play of third-year setter, David Doty. Recognition was quick to come to Doty, who received the...
Marauders changing the face of men’s health Diving into the McMaster men’s rugby team’s Movember campaign as they strive to change the face of men’s health alongside other Marauders
Photo from Silhouette Photo Archives By: Adriana Skaljin For the past five years, the McMaster men’s rugby team has been running their own Movember campaign, raising money for men’s health initiatives. Last year, the team collectively raised around $6,100, motivating them to increase their goal for 2018 to $7,000. The Movember Foundation is the leading charity that focuses on men’s health. They focus on issues such as prostate cancer,...
Women’s volleyball adjusting well to a fresh roster The McMaster women’s volleyball team discusses their adjustment to having new athletes in leadership roles, in order to achieve their goal of winning OUA gold
Photos by Kyle West By: Adriana Skaljin The McMaster women’s volleyball team is off to a unique start, having introduced several new players following key departures from last season, including several Ontario University Athletics all-stars. As opposed to becoming discouraged by the challenge of adjusting to a new roster, the Marauders have established a positive approach to this season. “We’re working our way to rebuild some missing...
McCulloch previews Mac’s men’s basketball team’s season ahead David McCulloch looks back on last season and describes the McMaster men’s basketball team’s hopes and strategies for the upcoming year
Photos by Kyle West By Adriana Skaljin As an upper-year veteran of the McMaster men’s basketball team, David McCulloch has experienced the ups and downs of the team for the past five years. He is now in his final year at McMaster, completing a degree in kinesiology, and in his final season with the team. McCulloch, who plays guard, describes the team dynamic as one strengthened by talented players and a high level of sportsmanship....
Coach Burns on women’s basketball’s consistency and success Women’s basketball head coach Theresa Burns details what has led to the program’s success, and what is in store for the upcoming season
Photos by Kyle West By Graham West Theresa Burns is the model of excellence when it comes to coaching at the university level. She has been the coach of the McMaster women’s basketball team for 25 years, boasting a resume of 321 wins and 161 losses, an astonishing win-loss record. She has led the team to the playoffs 17 times. This year, the team kicked off their season with back-to-back wins against the University of Waterloo...
