Message to Xavier University of Louisiana
students, faculty, staff and alumni
December 11, 2006

The athletics department has come a long way since Hurricane Katrina. Our facilities are close to 100 percent complete. All of our teams, with the exception of women's volleyball, are back and participating in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. In October both the men's and women's cross country teams captured the GCAC team championships, and Joseph Moses was chosen GCAC and Louisiana Coach of the Year. We also expect our men's and women's basketball and tennis teams to be strong contenders for GCAC and national honors in 2006-07 and beyond.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all for helping in the recovery of our department. Special thanks to XU President Dr. Norman C. Francis, XU Vice-Presidents Calvin Tregre, Joseph Byrd and Winston Brown and Faculty Athletic Representative Sister Grace Mary Flickinger for their assistance.

Sincerely, Dennis S. Cousin Director of Athletics Xavier University Send e-mail to Dennis Cousin