Michael Faulds (born November 11, 1983) is a former Canadian football quarterback and the current head coach for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football team.[1]

Michael Faulds
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks
Born: (1983-11-11) November 11, 1983 (age 41)
Eden Mills, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Head coach
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight197 lb (89 kg)
UniversityWestern
CFL draft2009, undrafted
Career history
As coach
20102012York Lions (OC)
2013–presentWilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks (HC)
As player
20052009Western Ontario Mustangs
Career highlights and awards
Honours3rd All-time CIS passing yards (10,811)
Michael Faulds
Medal record
Men's American football
Representing  Canada
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2011 Austria Team Competition

Playing career

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Faulds completed his five year playing career in CIS football with the Western Ontario Mustangs as the team's starting quarterback. Faulds set the all-time CIS passing yards record in 2009 with 10,811 yards.[2] He held the record until it was broken by Sherbrooke's Jérémi Roch in 2015.[3]

Coaching career

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Faulds began his coaching career with the York Lions in 2010 where he served three years as the offensive coordinator.[4] On January 8, 2013, it was announced that he had been hired as manager of football operations and head coach for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Michael Faulds bio
  2. ^ "CIS: UWO's Faulds breaks passing record". CFL.ca. October 24, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "Men's football records". U Sports. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Laurier names Faulds new football head coach". Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. January 8, 2013.
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