Canada Cup Coaching Staff
HEAD COACH: Glen Mills - Essex Ravens
Glen Mills brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the program. In 2013, Mills lead Team Ontario and brought home the bronze medal in Moncton, New Brunswick. Mills is currently the head coach of the Perennial Powerhouse Essex Ravens, a position he has held since 1998, leading the team to 5 championship appearances, winning in 1998, 2002, and 2010. Mills was an assistant coach with Team Ontario from 2002 to 2009 winning 3 National Championships. Mill’s championship winning pedigree is sure to help this year’s squad in winning the Football Canada Cup.
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Chris Bertoia - Western Mustangs
Chris Bertoia is currently the Recruiting Coordinator and Offensive Line coach for the Western Mustangs. In 2012, Bertoia was the OVFL Coach of the Year as head coach of the London Jr. Mustangs that went undefeated, winning the OVFL Championship in the team’s inaugural season. Bertoia was the offensive line coach for Team Ontario West in 2010 and was the offensive coordinator in 2012 for Ontario West and Team Ontario for 2013. Bertoia’s tireless work ethic and dedication to his players and preparation are invaluable assets to this year’s offense.
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Rob Underhill - Toronto Varsity Blues
Rob Underhill is currently the Defensive Backs coach for the Toronto Varsity Blues. Underhill has been the Head Coach of Team Ontario, leading the team to two bronze medals during his tenure. Underhill was the Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator for the OVFL Hamilton Ironmen, building them into a perennial top ranked team that was known for its tough defense. In 2013, Underhill made the move to Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the Hamilton Hurricanes of the OFC, leading them to an Undefeted Championship season. Underhill is a valuable component of this coaching staff with his wealth of experience and leadership at the Canada Cup.
SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR: Bill Brown - Guelph Gryphons
Bill Brown is currently the Special Forces Coordinator and Director of Recruiting & Football Development for the Guelph Gryphons. The Gryphons had a breakout year in 2012, making it to the Yates Cup for the first time since 2007, and once again a strong 2013 season finishing the year 7-1. Brown has coached the special teams for Ontario West since 2010 and is poised for a successful 2014 campaign. Brown’s game planning and ability to motivate his players are key attributes sure to bolster a successful special teams squad in 2014.
QUARTERBACKS/RECIEVERS: Ryan Sheahan - Queens Golden Gaels
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.
RUNNING BACKS: Tom Flaxman - Western Mustangs
Tom Flaxman is currently an Asisstant Coach for the Western Mustangs. Previously, Flaxman was the Offensive Coordinator for Toronto Varsity Blues, as well as 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.
DEFENSIVE LINE: Donnavan Carter - Windsor Lancers
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!
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