Head Coach - Dennis Fairall

An eleven-time CIAU and OUA Coach of the Year award winner in track and field and cross-country, Coach Fairall is in his fourteenth season with the Lancers. This year he was also named CIAU men's cross-country coach of the year. He has served as a coaching instructor with the International Olympic Development Committee, and held several coaching clinics in South and Central America.

Head coach of Canada's team at the 1989 World University Games, he was combined events coach for the Canadian contingent at the 1995 University Games. In addition, he has coached Canada's Maccabi Games team on three occasions, and worked as president of the CIAU Coaching Association and several local track clubs.

As an athlete, Dennis was a member of the University of Western Ontario's 1975 Canadian record-setting 4x200 metre team.

Assistant Coach (Hurdles) - Don Garrod

Now in his tenth season with the Lancers, Don was the 1996-97 recipient of the Gino Fracas Coaching Award for his desire and dedication to Windsor's hurdlers, who finished first and second at the 1997 CIAU's. A native of Chatham and graduate of Chatham-Kent high school, Don is a former OFSAA gold medallist in the 4x400 metre relay.

Assistant Coach (Jumps/strength) - Brett Lumley

A three-year member of the Lancer track team, Brett was a member of two OUA and CIAU championship teams, and was a Lancer team captain in 1992. He was head coach and president of the St. Thomas Legion Track Club for nine years and is currently completing his Masters degree in Biomechanics from Lakehead University.

Assistant Coach (Relays/Sprints) - O'Brian Gibbsons

"OB" is now in his fourth season as a Lancer coach following an outstanding CIAU career. The holder of seven Lancer records and the CIAU 60m record (6.63), he competed in the 200m at the Atlanta Olympics, took bronze in 10.10 in the 100m at the 1998 Canadian Nationals and won silver in the 4x100m at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia.

Assistant Coach (Shot Put) - Joanne Rothery

Now in her third year as a Lancer coach, Joanne's 1981 provincial high school shot put record of 12.25 metres remains the standard for Ontario's midget girls. After winning a conference shot put title at Oklahoma State, she returned to Canada and was a two-time All-Canadian at the University of Saskatchewan.

Assistant Coach (Pole Vault) - Greg McCullough

An accredited Level IV national Field Official, Greg begins his eleventh year with the Lancers. During his tenure, Windsor's vaulting records have risen by more than a metre. A physical education teacher at Windsor's Herman Secondary School, Greg made his international officiating debut at the 1993 World Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Assitant Coach (High Jump) - Dave McGuffin