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SFU's Emma Cannan and Colton Plummer are set to represent Canada on the Athletics Canada 2026 NextGen European Tour this July, training and competing alongside the country’s top emerging athletes.

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SFU Track Standouts Emma Cannan and Colton Plummer Named to 2026 Team Canada NextGen European Tour - Simon Fraser University Athletics Emma Cannan and Colton Plummer of SFU Track & Field are hitting the road this summer as part of the Athletics Canada 2026 NextGen European Tour Team. The tour put's Canada's 28 top emerging Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the middle of the European competitive season. The two will be training and...

Jake McCallum has been named Interim Director of Athletics & Business Operations at SFU, bringing more than 20 years of experience in collegiate athletics leadership.

A former Langara College student-athlete, coach, and administrator, he helped lead the Falcons to conference and national success while serving in key roles across the PACWEST and CCAA.

McCallum steps into the role during an important moment for SFU Athletics, providing leadership and continuity until Breanne Watson returns in September 2027.

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Jake McCallum to join SFU as Interim Director, Athletics & Business Operations - Simon Fraser University Athletics Jake McCallum has been hired as Interim Director of Athletics & Business Operations at Simon Fraser University, the school announced today. He will replace Breanne Watson, who will return from maternity leave in September 2027.

Trevor Van Hoof has been named Head Coach of SFU Men’s Golf after serving as assistant coach during a successful 2025–26 season.

He helped guide the Red Leafs to two tournament wins, a GNAC podium finish and an NCAA regional appearance, while building strong relationships with the team.

Van Hoof steps into the role focused on cultivating a culture of discipline, belief and competitive growth, taking over from Krysta Schaus, who departs the program after a highly successful two-year run.

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Trevor Van Hoof to lead SFU Men's Golf - Simon Fraser University Athletics Trevor Van Hoof has been appointed the Head Coach, Men's Golf at Simon Fraser University.

Belinda Lin is returning to Burnaby Mountain to lead SFU Women’s Golf as Head Coach for the 2026-27 season.

A former Red Leafs standout, Lin helped the program win three GNAC championships and achieve its best-ever NCAA finishes before going on to compete professionally and build her coaching experience.

Now back at SFU, she’s focused on creating a strong, competitive and enjoyable student-athlete experience.

Lin takes over from Krysta Schaus, who departs after two standout seasons that included multiple GNAC titles and Coach of the Year honours.

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Belinda Lin named Head Coach, SFU Women's Golf - Simon Fraser University Athletics She made her impact on SFU Women's Golf as a player, now Belinda Lin is returning to Burnaby Mountain to lead the program.

Clete Hanson has been named Head Coach of SFU Men’s Wrestling after serving in an interim capacity in 2025-26.

A former All-American and Red Leafs standout, Hanson steps into the position following a season of growth that saw major facility upgrades, expanded community programming, and strong academic and competitive success.

With a talented young core and a recruiting class that includes multiple Canadian national champions, Hanson is focused on building on the program’s momentum and leading its next chapter.

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Clete Hanson named permanent SFU men's wrestling head coach - Simon Fraser University Athletics Clete Hanson has been named the head coach of the Simon Fraser Red Leafs men's wrestling program on a permanent basis. He served in an interim capacity during the 2025-26 season.

Congratulations to Kiera Scott and Head Coach Carlo Basso of SFU Women's Soccer on their induction into the Coquitlam Sports Wall of Fame as 2025 Female University Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year. A well-deserved honour! 👏

SFU’s Emma Cannan and Colton Plummer are representing Canada! 🇨🇦

Both have been selected by Athletics Canada to the 2026 NextGen European Tour, a two-week international camp and competition block in the heart of the European season.

From July 1-12, they’ll train and compete out of Stuttgart alongside Canada’s top emerging Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Cannan lines up in the 200m, Plummer in the 800m.

Congratulations and best of luck!

SFU Wrestling represents Canada on multiple international stages this week! 🍁

Tejvir Dhinsa and assistant coaches Madison Mackenzie and Magnus McCrackin compete at the 2026 FISU World University Championship in Brazil, while Owen Gudmundson and Ivy Threatful head to Peru for the U23 Pan-American Championships.

👏Congratulations to the current and former Red Leafs named to Team Canada and good luck!