Dexter Janke

05/18/2026

Amazing experience attending the New York Maple Leaf Ball, where York Football alumnus Greg Ebol was honoured. It was great connecting with York alumni now calling New York home.

05/13/2026

Great experience guest coaching at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Training Camp.

Enjoyed getting the opportunity to see our Lion Brody Clark and fellow / alum Nuer Gatkuoth in Bomber Blue.

IWhat a beautiful game.

05/11/2026

2026 East / West Bowl. Grateful for the people I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with through our beautiful game. Enjoyed the week working with a great group of runningbacks and coaches from around the country.

11/05/2025

2025. It’s not about perfection, it’s about direction.
We learn. We grow. We move forward. Thank you men, for your effort, belief, and trust. We continue to build!

08/18/2025

2025 Training camp complete. Proud to be part of this group. Five days until our home opener!

08/18/2025

08/03/2025

The Eternal City -> Hellas

05/21/2025

Proud of you men! Not for being pros, but for the men you’ve become along the way.

Keep pushing the culture forward!

03/09/2025

Officially one year with the red & white. Continuing to progress day by day!

01/31/2025

01/20/2025

York University Athletics & Recreation announced Monday the hiring of Eli Haynes as the football program's special teams coordinator.

Haynes comes to the Lions from the Okanagan Sun of the Canadian Junior Football League, where he has been an active member of one of the most successful programs in Canadian junior football.

"We are thrilled to welcome Eli Haynes to the York Lions Football program as our new Special Teams Coordinator. Eli brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a relentless commitment to excellence that aligns perfectly with our vision for success," Janke said. "His proven track record of fostering player growth will be invaluable as we continue to elevate our program. We are confident that his expertise and leadership will make a significant impact both on and off the field."

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