Since his appointment as Head Coach of the Golden Hawks in 2003, Gary Jeffries has helped transform a struggling Golden Hawk team into a dominant force that has won at least 6 games and made the playoffs each season. Jeffries, who’s been involved in the Golden Hawk football program for over a quarter of a century, led the Golden Hawks to four consecutive Yates Cup appearances from 2003 to 2006.

In 2005, Gary and his coaching staff led the Golden Hawks to the first perfect season in the history of the program, which culminated in the team capturing the Vanier Cup.

Jeffries has been recognized for his success four times by the OUA as Men's Football Coach of the Year four times in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009. In 2003, Jeffries also earned CIS coach of the year honours.