TORONTO, ON – The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Physical Education and Health is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Flaxman as the Varsity Blues football offensive coordinator for the 2012 season.

“Tom is a great addition to our staff,” said Varsity Blues head coach Greg Gary. “He is knowledgeable and has had great success as both a player and coach. He will undoubtedly bring a winning attitude to our program.”

Flaxman began his CIS coaching career as the Acadia Axemen running backs coach in 2008 and later assumed the role of special teams coordinator.  He became co-offensive coordinator this past season and helped guide Acadia to the 2011 Atlantic conference crown.

Flaxman has been involved with the Ontario Varsity Football League’s (OVFL) Mississauga Warriors since 2004 as an offensive assistant, co-coordinator and coordinator.  During that time, he has been a member of four division and three OVFL championship teams.

As a player, the standout running back won the Yates Cup as a member of the McMaster Marauders in 2003 before transferring to Acadia, where he enjoyed similar success with back-to-back Atlantic conference championship titles in 2005 and 2006.

“We are very happy to welcome Tom to U of T,” said Beth Ali, director of intercollegiate and high performance sport. “His resume speaks for itself and we’re excited to have him contribute to the development of our football program.”

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