Bishopβs University announced today that Tony Addona will step down as Director of Athletics as of January 31, 2012. He will be relocating from Sherbrooke for family and professional reasons.
“We are disappointed to lose such a highly-regarded member of our close-knit community but we understand and respect the reasons that have led to this decision,” said Principal Michael Goldbloom. “Tony is a person of great dedication and integrity who has earned the respect and affection of his colleagues. We wish him the best as he leaves to take on a new challenge.”
Addona has held the position of Director of Athletics since February 2002. With almost ten years of service in this role, Addona has shepherded the Department of Athletics into the modern scholarship era of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) competition, including the establishment of the Gaiter Club in 2002. He also oversaw the improvement of the Gaiters’ athletic facilities, most notably the construction of the synthetic turf at Coulter Field in 2008.
In addition to the administrative duties of the role of Director, Addona often pulled double-duty accepting coaching responsibilities. Addona was named Interim Head Football Coach for the Gaiters 2011 season having previously served as the Gaiters’ Interim Head Football Coach in 2004, and won eight Bol d’Or provincial championships in 17 seasons with the Champlain Cougars.
The University will conduct a nationwide search for a permanent Director of Athletics beginning early in 2012. Joey Sabo, Assistant Athletic Director, has accepted the interim role of Director of Athletics.
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