Sheahan, Flaxman, and Carter Join Canada Cup Coaching Staff

Ryan Sheahan - Quarterbacks/Receivers

Ryan Sheahan is currently the Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach for the Queen’s Golden Gaels. He rejoined his Alma mater after serving the 2012 season as the Running Backs Coach of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Sheahan was an assistant with Queen’s on the coaching staff of the year in 2008, and was an integral part of the 2009 National Championship team. Sheahan’s return helped boost Queen’s to a Yates Cup appearance in 2013, while posting the #5 offence in yards and #2 in points scored. His knowledge of CFL and CIS offences will be a great addition as Ontario strives to win Gold at the Canada Cup.

Tom Flaxman - Running Backs

Tom Flaxman is currently the Offensive Coordinator of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. Previously, Flaxman was the Offensive Coordinator for the Acadia Axemen that won the Atlantic title in 2011.  In addition, Flaxman has been a coach with the OVFL Mississauga Warriors since 2004, winning 3 championships.  Flaxman was a player for Team Ontario on the gold medal winning teams in 2002 & 2003. 

Donnavan Carter - Defensive Line

Donnavan just finished his first season as Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator with the Lancers, after spending 4 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. Great to have Donnavan back a part of the Team Ontario Family!