Peter has just retired after his 24th season as Wilfrid Laurier’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. Peter put a strong emphasis on student leadership within the program creating a variety of opportunities for Laurier students in the day-to-day activities of the department. In recognition of his longtime service to Canada's National University Sport governing body, USPORTS, Peter was awarded the prestigious lifetime achievement award, the Austin-Matthews Award in 2022. In addition, The provincial Ontario University Athletics governing body honoured Peter with the J.P. Loosemore Award in 2022 for lifetime contributions to Ontario Sport and Recreation. In September of this year 2022, Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association named him Honorary Alumnus of the Year.During his time as Director, 47 (of 77 total) OUA championships and 10 (of 14 Total) national championships have been won by Golden Hawk teams. In addition, renovations and expansions have taken place on Golden Hawk facilities including two renovations to the Athletic Complex and fitness centre expansion totaling $7 million (with another fitness centre expansion project of $5 million completed Fall 2013, a $1.9 million turf development of Alumni Field, the revitalization of University Stadium with a $5 million upgrade and a 4.2 million dollar renovation of the WLU 50 meter pool. The recreation program has expanded exponentially with over 700 intramural teams, over 3000 participants within the instructional programs.SpecialtiesSport Psychology- Pre Hire Coaching assessments, Student-athlete Mental Management programsMarketing and Sponsorship A Modern Sport Elder who helps young sport executives/professionals with career counselling, Executive Coaching