2017 East Challenge Coaching Staff

As previously announced, Jon Binns from the Essex Ravens has been named Head Coach of Team Ontario: U16 East Challenge! As well, Binns is joined by Offensive Coordinator Matthew Nesbitt (Guelph Gryphons) and Defensive Coordinator Sean Hall (Carleton Ravens). 

Ontario Football is pleased to announce that Irv Daymond (Laurier Golden Hawks) and Josh Malekzadeh (Western Mustangs) have joined Coach Nesbitt on the offensive side of the ball. As for the defence, Coach Hall will be joined by Joe Cappiello (Toronto Varsity Blues) and Brendan Conway (Waterloo Warriors). Conway will also serve as the teams Special Teams Coordinator.

"I am excited about this new venture for the U16's. The Spalding Cup has provided us the chance to understand the wants and needs as well as the demands to be successful with this age group. I am extremely thrilled that we are venturing into a growing tournament and grateful for the opportunity to showcase some of our provincial talent. I believe we have a large amount of talent as well as some of the best if not the best football programs in all of Canada."
- Jon Binns, Team Ontario Head Coach
 

2017 FOOTBALL CANADA EAST CHALLENGE COACHING STAFF
NAME	TITLE/POSITION	UNIVERSITY
Jon Binns	Head Coach	Essex Ravens
Matthew Nesbitt	Offensive Coordinator	Guelph Gryphons
Sean Hall	Defensive Coordinator	Carleton Ravens
Brendan Conway	Special Teams Coordinator	Waterloo Warriors
Irv Daymond	Offensive Assistant	Laurier Golden Hawks
Josh Malekzadeh	Offensive Assistant	Western Mustangs
Joe Cappiello	Defensive Assistant	Toronto Varsity Blues

 

East Challenge Tryout Registration

EAST CHALLENGE TRYOUT PRE-REGISTRATION

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact
Josh Prior at 519-780-0200.

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Cost: $75 Pre-registration / $100 At the Door
Second Tryout (Not Necessary): $40 at the Door
Equipment: Tryouts will be FULL EQUIPMENT
Eligibility: Players born in 2002 or 2003

*Please Note: Players ONLY need to attend 1 tryout*
 
March 19th, 2017 - 12pm - 2pm Thousand Island Sportsplex, Kingston, ON 

1485 Westbrook Road, Westbrook, ON
Pre-Registration closes March 16th, 2017
(Registration opens at 11am)
 

March 25th, 2017 - 12pm - 2pm Players Paradise, Stoney Creek, ON 

565 Seaman St., Stoney Creek, ON
Pre-Registration closes March 23rd, 2017
(Registration opens at 11am)
 

April 8th, 2017 - 12pm - 2pm TD Waterhouse Stadium, London, ON 

100 Philip Aziz Ave St., London, ON
Pre-Registration closes April 6th, 2017
(Registration opens at 11am)