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Michael Faulds

Head Coach, Football
Western University
 
2026–present (1 season)
 
Seasons:
2025–26
 
Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Social Science), Western University.
  • Master of Arts (Health Sciences), Western University.
 
Coaching & Professional Experience:
  • Named the eighth Head Coach in Western Mustangs football history in January 2026.
  • Returned to Western after 13 seasons as Head Coach at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he established one of Canada's premier U SPORTS football programs.
  • Led Laurier to consecutive undefeated regular seasons in 2024 and 2025, two Yates Cup championships, and a Vanier Cup appearance.
  • Three-time recipient of the Frank Tindall Trophy as U SPORTS Coach of the Year (2016, 2024, 2025).
  • Served as Offensive Coordinator at York University before joining Laurier as Head Coach in 2013.
  • Former Western Mustangs quarterback (2005–09), leading the Mustangs to two Yates Cup championships while establishing himself among the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history.
  • Returned to his alma mater to build on the championship tradition of Western football while supporting the continued development of student-athletes on and off the field.
 
Last Updated: July 2026