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Shawn Olson has left a legacy of excellence, as both a UBC Football player and coach. As the quarterback for the T-Birds in the 1990s, Shawn led UBC to four Hardy Cup finals, and the 1997 Vanier Cup Championship. During his five years as a Thunderbird, Shawn led UBC in passing, and was named a Canada West All Star three times. He still holds the school record for most rush Touch Downs by a quarterback and is ranked top 5 all-time for total TD's, total passing yards and rushing yards by a QB.
In 2010 Shawn returned to UBC to lead the football team, this time, as head coach. He had great success on the field, right from the get-go, posting UBC's best record in 12 years, and earning the Thunderbirds' first playoff win and Hardy Cup appearance in 15 years. In 2011, he was named Canada West Coach of the Year and guided the football program through the sports targeting review.
Shawn truly earned the title of "builder" through his efforts to support initiatives to improve UBC football facilities that resulted in a new Varsity training facility, renovations to Thunderbird stadium and the renovation of the Heritage alumni room, and championed the need for a full-time varsity strength and conditioning coach. Shawn is a key member of the Thunderbird Football Alumni and he continues to rally his former teammates to ensure there is a connection between the current student athletes and the alumni.
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