In Memoriam – Coach Ian Breck

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former head football coach Ian Breck on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Coach Breck spent 11 years at the helm of the Gaiters football program and made the playoffs 10 times. He led the team to five regular season championships and won three Dunsmore Cup titles in 1988, 1990 and 1994.

He was inducted into the Bishop’s University Wall of Distinction in 2017.

After Bishop’s, Mr. Breck went on to teach at Alexander Galt Regional High School and helped rejuvenate their football program. In 2000, he became the Head Coach of Team Canada and brought a team of U-20 all-stars to the Global Junior Football Championship held annually at the site of the Super Bowl, winning the World Championship in 2000.

Ian returned to Bishop’s in 2011 to help as a volunteer assistant coach.

He is fondly remembered for his passion for his family and the game of football.

He is survived by his wife Kathy and their daughters Erika, Bridget and Lizzy.

Details on a celebration of life will be communicated at a later date on the Gaiters Website.

Denise Lauzière, LLB
INTERIM SECRETARY GENERAL
CHIEF OF STAFF, OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE-CHANCELLOR