Today, CFC features class 2012 star quarterback from the Ottawa Myers Riders, Nick Gorgichuk. Nick began playing football for the Napean Redskins.

Nick Gorgichuk

Positions:
Quarterback, Receiver, Slotback

Height/Weight:
6’0, 186 lbs

Teams:
St. Mark Lions (high school)
Ottawa Myers RIders (peewee/bantam/junior varsity/varsity (OVFL))
Kanata Knights (peewee/bantam/midget (NCAFA))
Napean Redskins
Team Ontario East

Commitment:
None

Consideration:
Acadia, Carleton, Ottawa, Open

Class:
2012

Since 2003, Nick has enjoyed an illustrious football career. He has played on various teams including the Napean Redskins and Kanata Knights of the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA).

Additionally, the standout was pivot for his high school team, the St. Mark Lions and starting quarterback for Team Ontario East at the Football Canada Cup this past July in Lethbridge, Alberta.

The graduating player has received many honours for his exceptional play on the field. He was team offensive MVP in 2004 and 2006 as well as team MVP in 2008 while playing for the Redskins. With the peewee Ottawa Myers Riders team in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL), Nick was twice named team offensive MVP (2008 and 2009). With the junior Myers Riders team, he was rookie of the year in 2010. Also in that same year with the Kanata Knights, the quarterback was team offensive MVP.

However, the star quarterback experienced the greatest moment of his football career while playing for Myers Riders in 2009 when the team won the provincial championship.

“We had a great group of players and coaches who put their best efforts into making the season the best that it could be and to end it with a championship ring was very special,” says Nick.

The graduating star says that he has been able to achieve success on the field and beyond through the support and backing of his family, especially his parents.

“They do everything they can to make life better for me and have made me a better person both on and off the field throughout my life,” adds the Myers Riders standout.

As for the next phase of his football career, Nick is in the midst of deciding what school is the right fit for him.

“I still have a lot to think about when considering universities,” comments the graduating quarterback, who envisions his future career path in the business sector. “I would love to get out of town for a new experience but with great programs at both Ottawa University and Carleton here at home, it’s going to be tough to make a choice.”

As opposed to learning in a classroom, Nick has gained more knowledge of life skills and team concepts from football. He uses those skills to tackle all his endeavours on and off the field.

“You need to learn how to overcome obstacles together, how to be a team player, and when to step up and be a leader in the group, and all these skills will help you in real life scenarios,” comments Nick. “I’ve been blessed to have met people that will be around the rest of my life helping me to become a better player in the short term and also to become a better person in the long run and I have football to thank for that.”

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