Celebrating Jim Flack’s career
When you talk about Sheridan Athletics, it’s impossible not to bring up the name Jim Flack. After all, it’s been 32 years since he first arrived at Sheridan to coach the men’s basketball team, and 25 since he became Athletic Director.
During that time, Flack’s approach has always been academically focused. His mantra of “study, compete, graduate, succeed” has changed the lives of countless Bruins over the years.
Flack’s contributions to Sheridan off the court are numerous and include founding Sheridan’s Sky Blue Endowment Fund, creating the first full-time varsity advisor position for varsity athletes within the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, designing an academic course that helps varsity athletes transition to postsecondary studies, and leading the planning, organization and execution of renovations to the Davis Campus Athletic Complex in 2004. Beyond basketball, Flack's time as head of athletics has seen Sheridan introduce eight new varsity teams, working to ensure gender equity in the varsity program, which currently fields six men’s teams and six women’s squads.
“Flack’s mantra of ‘study, compete, graduate, succeed’ has changed the lives of countless Bruins over the years.”
On the court, Flack has propelled the Bruins to success, claiming 11 OCAA men's basketball championships and six provincial silvers, as well as four national (CCAA) silver medals.
Now, Flack is preparing to retire from Sheridan. You can celebrate his career with a gift to the Sky Blue Endowment Fund. Your contribution will help our Bruins reach their dreams and preserve a lasting legacy for ‘Coach’ Flack.
Your support of the Sky Blue Endowment Fund will go directly to varsity athletes, helping to remove financial barriers so they can reach their goal to “study, compete, graduate, succeed.”