Dexter Janke
York Lions | |
Born: | Special teams coordinator) | October 4, 1992
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2023 | Westshore Rebels (Head coach) |
2024–present | York Lions (Head coach) |
As player | |
2015–2017 | Calgary Stampeders |
2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Dexter Janke (born October 4, 1992) is the head coach for the York Lions of U Sports football. He played professionally as a defensive back for four years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the latter of which he won a Grey Cup title with in 2019. He has also served as head coach for the Westshore Rebels of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).
He previously played amateur football for the Okanagan Sun and attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he played for the Saskatchewan Huskies as a running back.
Early career
Janke played
Janke left the Huskies and joined the
Professional career
Calgary Stampeders
At the regional
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On February 7, 2019, Janke signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[11] He played in three games in 2019 where he recorded two special teams tackles. Janke was on the 6-game injured list when the Blue Bombers won the 107th Grey Cup. He was later released on January 30, 2020.[12]
Coaching career
Westshore Rebels
On March 9, 2020, it was announced that Janke had been hired as the
York Lions
On January 22, 2024, Janke was announced as the head coach for the York Lions football team, the 12th head coach in program history.[16]
References
- ^ a b c Moddejonge, Gerry (23 March 2015). "Former Edmonton back Dexter Janke headed to national from combine at Commonwealth fieldhouse". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Frankson, Ryan (19 October 2009). "Bittersweet victory for Falcons". Sherwood Park News. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d Mitchell, Scott (29 May 2015). "Calgary Stampeders DB Dexter Janke has had to fight his way back from three ACL surgeries". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Larkins, David (10 September 2011). "Saturday thoughts". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Dexter Janke". Calgary Stampeders. Archived from the original on 6 September 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Scott (25 July 2015). "After three ACL surgeries, Calgary Stampeders' Dexter Janke finally gets into CFL game". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Ex-Sun Janke gets look at CFL main combine". Kelowna Capital News. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Edwards, Drew (13 May 2015). "Ticats trade draft picks to land Burlington's Bomben from Als". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders vs Montreal Alouettes (1 August 2015)". CFL.ca. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ CFL Transactions 2018
- ^ "Bombers sign Williams, Janke". February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Janke Released". OurSportsCentral.com. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-CFL player Janke joins Rebels coaching staff as defensive and special teams coordinator". Westshore Rebels. March 9, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Dexter Janke, Westshore Rebels head coach". Westshore Rebels. November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Undefeated Westshore Rebels play host to national football championship". goldstreamgazette.com. November 6, 2023.
- ^ ""Resetting the standard":Lions appoint Dexter Janke 12th football head coach in program history". York Lions. January 22, 2024.