Donnavan is in his third season as Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator with the Lancers, after spending four seasons with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
Prior to joining the Varsity Blues, Carter played professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Over his eight year CFL career, Carter was a starter at the safety and linebacker positions with the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Renegades, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
As team captain for the Renegades in 2003, he was selected as a Canadian Football League Players Association all-star at the free safety position.
In addition to his professional football career, Carter is a former team captain at Northern Illinois University. Carter earned a Bachelors of Science degree and in 1999 he was named the league’s most valuable defensive player.
Also an experienced coach in the junior football ranks, Carter previously served as the defensive coordinator with the Etobicoke Eagles of the Ontario Varsity Football League where the team qualified for the regional championships.