Steve Coad Memorial Hall of Fame
Announcement
We are pleased to announce:
The 10th Steve Coad Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
TBD – June of 2027
WCI Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Our committee has decided to move to a biennial format for the induction ceremony. A date will be established for June of 2027 after nominations are considered in late 2026.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2026/27 ceremony will open at a later date.
(Nomination forms will appear below once available.)
How to Nominate
To nominate an Athlete or Team:
Nomination forms will be available here:
- Nomination Form (PDF version)
- Nomination Form (Word version)
Or pick up a form at the WCI Main Office.
Call 519‑537‑1050 for information.
Eligibility Criteria
- Alumnus of a minimum of 5 years (currently accepting applications from 2022 and earlier)
Individual Category
- Attended WCI for their entire high school career
- Represented WCI at the varsity level in at least two sports, and/or achieved outstanding success in a single scholastic sport during secondary or post-secondary career
Return completed nomination forms by (due date to be posted Fall/Winter 2026).
Previous nominees not selected remain under consideration. Re-nomination is not required.
Steve Coad Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame - Inductees
2015 - Inaugural Year
Individuals
| Inductee | Years | Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Roy Stevenson | 1946-1948 | Football |
| Dr. Peter Fowler | 1951-1956 | Swimming, Football, Basketball, Volleyball |
| Tom Moulton ** | 1951-1956 | Football, Basketball, Track & Field |
| Dr. Henry Janssen ** | 1965-1969 | Football, Basketball, Track & Field |
| Penny Parkes | 1970-1975 | Badminton, Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Golf |
| Catherine Bond-Mills | 1981-1986 | Track & Field, Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Basketball |
| Dan Morris | 1985-1991 | Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Golf, Soccer |
| Mike Elliot | 1988-1993 | Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Cross Country Running |
| Seth Yates | 1995-2000 | Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field |
| Mary Thompson | 2002-2006 | Nordic Skiing, Cross Country Running, Track & Field, Volleyball |
**posthumous induction
Teams
| Team | Years | Coach(es) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Boys Football | 1961-1962 |
Coaches: Ross Pirie & Art Robar Members: Jim Black, Wayne Brennan, Ewart Burgess, Ted Church, Rick Coad, Bob Cook, Don Duncan, Ted Gilbert, Terry Hemsworth, John Hough (manager), Gary Kyte, Ron Martin, Pete McAskile, Glen McKellar, Tom Murphy, Ted Murray (manager), Dan Reynolds, Tom Sibley, Bill Spurgeon, Keith Stevens, Bob Sutherland, Bill Utley, Joe Warwick, Pat Werby, Paul Willoughby, and Bill Young |
| Senior Boys Football | 1961-1962 |
Coach: Dick Killinger & Phil Paquette (assistant) Members: John Bak, Bob Ball, Roy Bromiley (manager), Bern Cassidy, Pete Cassidy, Eugene Cassone, Brian Chambers, Earl Church, Rea Clark, Bob Cronkwright, Tom Crozier, Tony DeKraauw, Jim Dent, Esertina Dona, Ian Geddes, Don Guthrie, Pete Hogsden, Bill Kruse, Bill Lowes (manager), John Lumsden, Jeff McArdle, Pete McInnis, Ian McLean, Paul McLeod, Glen Milne, Jim Nader, Jim Patterson, Bill Pelton, Bryne Purchase, Wayne Purchase, Howard Pye, Bob Searles, Doug Shelton, Vinc Sidebotham (manager), Don Stevens (manager), Hank Wall, and Don Webster |
| Senior Boys Football | 1969-1970 |
Coaches: Dick Killinger & Walter Anderson Members: Bruce Barnett, Pat Burns, Steve Coad, Dean Donmoyer, Tom Downing, Rick Gillies, Paul Godden, Larry Iutzi, Henry Janssen, Bruce Johnson, Alan Mackay, Gord Marshall, Andy McAskile, Dave McCall, Paul McInnis, Murray McIsaac, John Moreland, Bill Parkes, Dave Pease, Rick Pietryszyn, Dale Pittock, Bruce Potter, Guy Ramsay, Jim Raso, Owen Reed, Scott Seagrist, Don Smith (manager), John Tizzard (manager), Mark Tonner, Dave Vial, Jim Wallace, Doug Watson, Mike Whitehead, Steve Werby, Kim Willoughby, Glen Yates, Gord Yates, and Wayne Yates |
Senior Boys Volleyball
1990-1991
Coach: Dave Alexander
Members: Mike Elliott, Jeff Feairs, John Hewitt, Luke Hopcraft, Dale Jorgensen, Jeff Koop, Dave Moore, Tyler Moore, Steve Roach, Randy Sears, Rob Stafford, Kevin Wilker
Senior Boys Basketball
1990-1991
Coach: Dave Alexander
Members: Rick Cassidy, David Cowing, Mike Elliott, Jeff Feairs, Daryl Gee, Dale Jorgensen, Dave Moore, Tyler Moore, Dan Morris, Steve Roach, Rob Stafford, Kevin Wilker
Junior Girls Basketball
2004-2005
Coach: Chris Coyle
Members: Alex Beatty, Stephanie Cullen, Victoria (Major) Cybulski, Caity Dale, Deanna Kirwin, Alex Kruger, Sheawna Lorch, Tricia MacKay, Carlee (Smythe) McCutcheon, Hanna Rudy, JoLynn Smith, Aarika Winlaw, Corinne Vondervoort
2018
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Kerry Leitch 1954-1959 Figure Skating, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball
- Pamela Stewart 1971-1976 Cross Country Running, Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Powder Puff Football
- Chris Thomson 1971-1976 Rowing, Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country Running
- Steve Roach 1987-1992 Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Track & Field
Teams
Team Years Coach(es) / Team Members
- Canadian Pepsi Cola Girl’s Badminton Championship Team 1975, 1976, 1977 Coach: Bill Parkes
Members: Suzanne (Eckel) Conroy, Shelagh (Flowers) Morrison, Linda Morden, Sandra Morden, Sharon (Parkes) Rice - Canadian Secondary School Silver Medalists—Open Women’s Rowing 8+ 1977 Members: Trudy Flynn, Christine Cybulski, Suzanne Clarke, Heather Clarke, Gina Bin, Christine Clarke, Rynolde Bergman, Anna Bin, Janet Thomson
2019
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Allison Campbell-Denmark 1979-1984 Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field
- Patrick Donker 1997-2001 Cross Country Running, Nordic Skiing, Track & Field, Badminton
- Jason Eddy 1992-1997 Cross Country Running, Nordic Skiing, Track & Field, Hockey
- John Elliot 1979-1984 Wrestling, Football, Soccer
- Tanya (Krynen) King 1994-1999 Track & Field, Volleyball
2020
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Rob Flood 1996-2000 Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton
- Tracy Hammerton 2008-2012 Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton
- Laing Kennedy 1953-1959 Jr. B Hockey, Cornell University - Hockey
Teams
Team Years Coach(es) / Team Members
- Senior Girls Volleyball 1992 Coach: Sheilagh Robinson Assistant: Randy Sears
Members: Denise Bateman, Val Bond (Powell), Jenn Chapman, Lesley Harrington, Frances Manias, Lisa Meggitt, Susie Parsons, Carrie Smith, Sam Wood, Jenn Yungblut, and Michele Zwikker (Sears)
Managers: Amy McNiven and Melissa Morrison
2021
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Alyssa Bickle 2008-2013 Track & Field, Basketball, Volleyball
- Ashley Bickle 2010-2014 Cross Country Running, Track & Field
- Larissa Bufalino 2011-2015 Wrestling, Soccer, Rugby
- Brad Hossack 1977-1982 Westing, Cross Country Running, Badminton
Teams
Team Years Coach(es) / Team Members
- Senior Boys Volleyball 1999 Coach: Dave Alexander Assistant: Peter Keith
Members: Devin Curry, Rob Flood, Terry Greenfield, Jon Hart, Jay Hoogkamp, Phil Meloche, Chris Pooley, Eric Puff, Matt Rouse, Brett Smith, Jason Sutton, and Seth Yates
Managers: Colleen deWit
2023
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Jack Beatty 2006-2010 Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field
- Earl Church 1958-1963 Football, Track & Field, Jr. B Hockey
- Frances Manias 1987-1992 Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer
- Alexandra (Beatty) Murray 2004-2008 Basketball, Track & Field
- Bob Thompson 2005-2009 Nordic Skiing, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Badminton, Basketball
2025
Individuals
Inductee Years Sports
- Alix Christie 2013-2017 Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field
- Wes Lau 2007-2012 Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton
- Katy Magoffin 2013-2017 Track & Field, Hockey, Basketball, Badminton
- Kyla Rodrigues 2014-2020 Track & Field
- Matt Zilke 2011-2016 Track & Field, Volleyball, Jr. Hockey, Badminton
Teams
Team Years Coach(es) / Team Members
- Senior Boys Basketball 2007/08 Coach: Chris Coyle Assistant: Eric Molinaro
Members: Jack Beatty, Matt Benner, Brandon Empey, Charlie Harrison, Morgan Hart, Mark Hazeleger, Marshall Hill, Max Innes, Shawn Jackson, Mike Kivell, Brian Longeway, Lucas Lorch, Duncan Robinson, Scott Rumble, Andy Saunders, Ethan Ziltener
Manager: Josh Masters - Junior Boys Basketball 2006, 2007, 2008 Coach: Brain Does Assistant: Christian Madamba
Members: Matt Benner, Chris Champeau, Charlie Harrison, Morgan Hart, Mark Hazeleger, Marty Hazeleger, Marshall Hill, Max Innes, Brian Longeway, Lucas Lorch, Duncan Robinson, Scott Rumble, Bob Thompson, Andy Saunders, Ethan Ziltener, Jack Beatty, Craig Miller, Patrick Parliament, Andrew Robinson, Branden Wilhelm, Josh Wyseman, Seth Ziltener, Evan DeGier, Quinn Gibson, Nate Hansen, Wes Lau, Kyle Wilmore
Financial Support
To help with the ongoing financial support of the Steve Coad Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame, a charitable fund has been set up. During the first two years, the Hall of Fame has been funded by a generous donation from Rick and Steve Coad, as well as the WCI Student Athletic Council.
To further supplement the ongoing costs of this event, and to reduce the financial responsibility from the student fund, charitable donations are now being accepted. Yearly costs include the following: individual and wall plaques for inductees, printing of team member certificates, advertising for nominations, printing of a programme, and light refreshments for the post-ceremony. This also allows us to host the event, free of charge, for all attendees.
If you would like to support this cause, you can donate by doing the following:
Online - (credit card, PayPal, debit)
Go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/thames-valley-education-foundation/#donate-now-pane
Open window under “Apply your donation to a specific fund set up by this charity” and choose “WCI (Steve Coad) Athletic Fund”.
Complete your donation information, including payment, and submit.
Click on "Donate", in the top right corner.
or
Mail (cheque)
Make cheques payable to "Thames Valley Education Foundation", noting in the memo the recipient as "WCI (Steve Coad) Athletic Fund".
Mail to:
Thames Valley Education Foundation c/o Thames Valley DSB
1250 Dundas St.
P.O. Box 5888
London, Ontario
N6A 5L1
Attn: Lindsay Walker
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. All funds collected will go to the yearly production of the Steve Coad Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame.
If you have questions, please contact Lindsay at 519-452-2000 x 20187 or lindsay.walker@tvdsb.on.ca .
Thank you!
Inaugural Induction Ceremony
Video footage of the inaugural induction ceremony:
SCHF in the Press
Read the article from the Woodstock Sentinel Review explaining all the details about this very special and exciting moment:
Woodstock Collegiate Institute plans to unveil the school's new Sports Hall of Fame during its homecoming weekend this May.
The hall of fame will be in memoriam to honour former WCI student, athlete, and sports journalist Steve Coad, who died in November 2013.
The first year for the Red Devils' honour will see inductees from each decade of the school's history honoured for their athletic accomplishments, both at WCI and beyond.
Kathy Roberts, a physical education teacher and coach at the school, is spearheading the effort.
"I was a very good friend of Steve's, and was very taken by his sudden death, and wanted to do something," she said.
It seems appropriate to celebrate athletic achievements in honour of the man so committed to local sports, and a dedicated runner himself, she said.
"He was a huge Red Devils fan," Roberts said.
"He has always been at all the cross country, track meets. (At) WOSSAA usually he would show up to watch the action and certainly support the Red Devils, and any other Woodstock athletes. So I just felt like we needed to do something to honour his memory and I thought that was a perfect fit, being the sports reporter that he was," she said.
Coad was a sports editor at the Sentinel-Review and the Windsor Star before beginning his long tenure as reporter and copy editor at The London Free Press.
In another nod to Coad's love of athletics and his alma mater, his brothers are helping to fund the initial launch of WCI's Sports Hall of Fame.
Roberts is also hoping to spread the word about inductee nominations.
She's looking for WCI athletes who demonstrated athletic prowess during their four or five years at the school, and perhaps went on to further competition in intercollegiate or even international leagues.
"I'm going to get a panel of current, former teachers and coaches from the school to help go through who has been nominated and make some choices," Roberts said.
After this year, the plan is to select a handful of inductees every year. Plaques will hang outside the balcony gym doors at WCI.
"We want to honour those past athletes, and give the current students something to look back on and something to aspire to," Roberts said.