Prof. Merv Mosher

M.A. '82 -
Professor Merv Mosher
Senior Lecturer, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University
Career History Since Graduation Have worked at York U since graduation.
Most Memorable York University Experience Winning numerous OUA championships as coach of the York University varsity women's volleyball team.
York University Anecdote or Highlight I remember being blown backwards while trying to walk through the "wind tunnel" that existed between Stong and Bethune. The construction of Calumet College has removed this experience from current pedestrians.
Highlight(s) of Professional Career Being selected as a finalist in TVO's Top 10 Lecturer contest, 2009
Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) I have been active for many years in the area of Coach Development with Volleyball Canada. This includes writing chapters for coaching manuals and creating coach development workshops to be used across Canada.
Honours and Awards Coaching Association of Canada, NCCP Coach Developer Award, 2015 – presented March 2016

Inducted into Hall of Fame, Volleyball Canada, [as member of 1980 Jr. National team staff] May, 2015

Finalist, TV Ontario, “Best Lecturer Competition”, March, 2009

Coach of the Year Award, Ontario Volleyball Association, June, 2009

Faculty of Health, Teaching Award, 2008.

Inducted into Hall of Fame, Volleyball Canada, June, 2007

Special Recognition Award, Ontario Volleyball Association, May, 2007

Syl Apps Special Achievement Award, Government of Ontario - Sport Alliance of Ontario, April 2005

John McManus Award, Ontario University Athletics, May 2005

Special Recognition Award, Volleyball Canada, June 22, 2002

Inducted into Sport Hall of Fame, York University, May, 2002

Ontario Women's Interuniversity Athletic Association (O.W.I.A.A.), Coach of the Year:
1995-1996, 1994-1995, 1992-1993, 1990-1991, 1988-1989, 1987-1988, 1986-1987,
1985-1986, 1984-1985, 1983-1984

Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (C.I.A.U.), Coach of the Year: 1984 -1985

O.W.I.A.A. nominee for CIAU Coach of the Year, 1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1992-1993, 1994-1995

Faculty of Arts, Departmental Teaching Award, 1987.

Ontario Volleyball Association, Achievement Award, 1990