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Continued from page 1 willingness to do hard things.” “My goal for the 2026 season emphasizes patience and
Throughout his football with the Gryphons is to contribute perspective.
said Camplin. “Academics journey, Camplin credits his meaningfully for the team in “The message I would share

factored into my decision as I was family as his strongest support any way I am able to,” he said. with younger athletes hoping to
looking for a school that offered system. “Whether that be on offence or play football at the university
both quality football and strong “There have been many people special teams I am just looking level is to love the journey and

academic standing, looking to who have supported me through to be out there and play football. enjoy your own individual
improve my knowledge both on my journey, most importantly Physically, I’m doing everything process rather than comparing
and off the field.” my parents, having helped me I can to become bigger, stronger,
yourself to others,” said Camplin.
On the field, Camplin describes through this process in more ways faster,” Camplin said. “With the
“Life is not a straight line, and
himself as a player who thrives than I can count,” said Camplin. University level being a faster there is no single timeline for
on physicality. “From following me all over game, I’m working to ensure I’m
“I’d describe my playing style Quebec for the last two seasons physically up to the task.” success. Everyone’s path to
University football is different.
as physical, I think if you were to to watch my games, to taking me He is also focused on the
Stay patient, work hard, learn
ask my coaches and teammates on visits all throughout Ontario mental side of the transition.
from setbacks, and appreciate
that’d be the number one thing so we could find the school that “Mentally I’m working to build
that would come up,” he said. “I suits me best, I can never thank confidence and stay disciplined the small wins along the way.”
hope to bring that physicality to them enough for their love and as I know that is what my next With a clear vision for both
the Gryphons this year. Playing support.” four years will need to look like his athletic and academic
a position like fullback you need Looking ahead to his first if I want to have success at the future, Camplin now turns his
to be able to bring that intensity season, Camplin is focused on highest level,” said Camplin. focus to the next chapter of his
both on the field and in the locker contributing wherever he is For younger athletes with football career with the Guelph
room, being a leader through my needed. similar aspirations, Camplin Gryphons.