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2016 Canada Cup Coaching Staff - Archived

HEAD COACH: Glen Mills - Essex Ravens

Glen Mills will once again return as Head Coach of Team Ontario. Mills is currently the Head Coach of the Perennial Powerhouse Essex Ravens, a position he has held since 1998, leading the team to 7 championship appearances, winning in 1998, 2002, 2010, & 2015. In 2014, Mills led Team Ontario to a 36-0 win over Nova Scotia, a 30-16 win over Quebec, and defeated the home town Team Saskatchewan 27-19 to capture Ontario's first National Championship since 2004. In 2013, Mills led Team Ontario to a bronze medal in Moncton, New Brunswick. 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 - Waterloo Warriors

Chris Bertoia is currently the Head Coach and Manager of Football Operations of the Waterloo Warriors. Before his time with Waterloo, Bertoia was 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 - McMaster Marauders

Rob Underhill is currently the Special Teams Coordinator for the McMaster Marauders. In 2014, Underhill led the Hamilton Hurricanes to Back to Back Undefeted Championship Seasons. 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. Underhill is a valuable component of this coaching staff with his wealth of experience and leadership at the Canada Cup.

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR & DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT: Adam Grandy - Guelph Gryphons

Adam Grandy is currently the Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers Coach for the Guelph Gryphons. As well, Grandy is currenlty Defensive Coordinator of the Senior Varsity Hamilton Hurricanes of the OFC. Prior to his time in Hamilton, Grandy was Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator of the Senior Varsity Burlington Stampeders. Grandy has also spent time coaching M.M. Robinson High School in Burlington, ON.

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT: 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.

OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT: Jean-Philippe Asselin - Carleton Ravens

JP is currently the Offensive Coordinator for the Carleton Ravens. In 2014, JP helped lead Carleton to a 4-4 record in only their second season with a primarily sophomore aged team. Previous to his time with Carleton, JP was Head Coach of the Ottawa Gee Gee's for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In 2010, JP guided the Gee Gee's to a Yates Cup Final. Prior to becoming Head Coach, JP was the Assistant Offensive Coordinator from 2008-2009.

DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT: Donnavan Carter - Windsor Lancers

Donnavan is currently the Associate Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator of the Windsor Lancers. Prior to his time with Windsor, Carter coached with the Toronto Varsity Blues for 4 seasons. 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. 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.

ATHLETIC THERAPIST: Terri Burns

Terri is a Certified Athletic Therapist with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association and Ontario Athletic Therapist Association. Terri graduated from Queens University with a Bachelor of Arts (Health Studies) in 2010 and continued her education at Sheridan College in Athletic Therapy where she graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences with high honors in 2015. During her time at Sheridan, Terri had the pleasure of working with the University of Guelph Men’s Rugby and Women’s Basketball teams, as well completing an internship with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during their 2013 season. Terri had the opportunity to work with the former National Basketball League team Mississauga Power where she travelled to China for the Atlas Four Nations tournament. Presently, Terri works at Physiomed and is involved with the provincial rugby program, working with their Senior Women’s and Junior programs. Terri has been involved with Team Ontario Football for two years and travelled with the team to the International Bowl in Dallas in 2015 and 2016.