A key member of the Integrated Support Team (IST) in place for each varsity team that includes head coaches, assistant coaches, physiotherapists and trainers, Brett is responsible for the strength and conditioning program that supports all 14 varsity teams in Halifax.

Troy Ryan assumed the role of head coach of the ±«Óãtv Tigers women’s hockey team in July fully understanding the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead — from the COVID-19 pandemic to beyond.

Making adjustments is certainly nothing new for a coach — they’re always looking for ways to improve performance and put more ticks in the win column. But the onset of COVID-19 has certainly brought along a number of new and unique situations for Dal Tigers coaches.

Pat Nearing, who retired as the men's soccer coach after the 2019-20 season, has been named this year's winner of the Austin-Matthews Award for outstanding contributions to varsity sport in Canada.

Dal's varsity student athletes made their mark this year — from the court to the track and everywhere in between. Meet the Dal Tigers who earned this year's top honours.