CIS football: UofC's Lefebvre claims Gino Fracas award

Québec, QC – In 1976 Pierre Lefebvre’s university coaching career got started with the Saint Mary’s University as the Defensive Back coach. Pierre has coached with Saint Mary’s from 1976-1979 then again from 1985 – 1997 where the team was the Atlantic Bowl Champions/Vanier Cup Finalist in 1988/1989/1991/1992.

He rejoined the club in 2001 as the Defensive Assistant/Special Teams Coordinator until 2006. This
time he the team had won the Atlantic Bowl in 2001, Churchill Bowl in 2002, Loney Bowl in 2003 and the Vanier Cup in 2001 and 2002. Currently Pierre is the Special Team’s Coordinator for the University of Calgary Dinos, he joined the team in 2008 and two consecutive years have won the Hardy Cup Champions. 2009 Uteck Bowl Champions.

During these very successful years coaching university in from 1979-1983 was the Defensive Coordinator for St-Pat’s High School as well from 1997-1999 initiated and coached at Charles P Allen High School. In 2002 and 2003 Pierre was the Head Coach of Team Nova Scotia during the Under 19 Football Canada Cup.

“Pierre really exemplifies what this award is all about. He has given a large part of his life to the sport of football at all levels, and I’m sure Coach Fracas would approve of his selection for the award. We are proud to have Pierre as part of our coaching staff.” Blake Nill – Head Coach University of Calgary Dinos 2009 celebrates the life of Gino Fracas and his lifetime of contributions to the game of football. The award was created by Football Canada to pay recognition to the assistant coach that provides endless hours to improve the experience for the players and to support the other coaches. This award will ensure we continue to be able to recognize Gino’s legacy within the game of football as it also continues to recognize the contribution of the assistant coach.

This award is named to honour a man who has made a lifetime of outstanding contributions to amateur football. Gino Fracas moved right into a coaching role after his days with the Edmonton Eskimos with the University of Alberta head coach position. He led them to three league championships in the next four years. In 1963 his team won the Golden Bowl, the unofficial university National Championship and he also appeared in the very first Canadian College Bowl in 1965.

Gino has received many accolades for his contributions both as a player and coach. He was highly respected and admired for his dedication and commitment to the great sport of Canadian football.

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