Jamaican lands sports director role at University of Toronto

FORMER DIRECTOR of Sport at The University of West Indies, Mona campus, Dalton Myers, has been appointed as director, Interuniversity and High Performance Athletics at the University of Toronto.

This announcement was made by the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education via the school’s website on Monday.

The Clarendon native, and Clarendon College and Glenmuir High School alumnus is slated to begin his post on September 2.

His academic qualifications include a bachelor of science in political science and international relations from The University of the West Indies, then master of sports administration from Ohio University and a master of philosophy in cultural studies.

Along with his academic achievements, Myers brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in university and elite sport through his work at The University of the West Indies, Queen’s University, and Carleton University.

Myers also has experience through work with the Jamaica Olympic Association, including the Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Para Junior Athletics Championships.

“Myers appointment reflects the university’s continued investment in building a world-class student athlete experience and the next chapter of athletic success at U of T,” the faculty stated in Myer’s appointment announcement on the school’s website.

Myers new appointment will see him overseeing the Varsity Blues programme, Blue and White teams, high-performance sport academies, and student athlete support programmes. He will also have the responsibility of advancing coaching excellence, equity-driven programme development, and comprehensive support for student athletes.

Myers has also taken on other roles in Canada, as he currently serves on the board of the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport, and as chair of the Ontario University Athletics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.