The 2013 National Women’s Football Team Head Coach, Offense and Defense Coordinators have been announced. The International Federation of American Football has set 2013 for the next Women’s World Football Championship (location yet to be determined).

François Bougie from Montreal, QC has been named the head coach. A veteran to the international football scene, he was the head coach of the national women’s flag football team in 2008 and 2010 as well as the offensive line coach with the 2010 national tackle women’s team. He was the first head coach of the Montreal Blitz team a women’s tackle team that is part of the Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL). François has many years experience as a coach in flag, touch and tackle within high school, CEGEP and adult leagues. He brings a wealth of experience particularly to the women’s game.

Jeff Yausie from Saskatoon, SK named the Defensive Coordinator. Jeff most recently led the Saskatoon Valkyries of the Western Women’s Canadian Football League to their first league title in their inaugural season. He has been a coach with the legendary Saskatoon Hilltops of the Canadian Junior Football League since 2002. Jeff is a certified NCCP Level 3 football coach with a long playing career that included the Saskatoon Hilltops, the Saskatchewan Huskies of the CIS, the Calgary Stampeders and the former Ottawa Roughriders of the CFL.

Jim Mather from Saint John, NB named the Offensive Coordinator. Jim was part of the 2010 silver medal winning Canadian women’s national team, he was the receiver coach. Jim has been involved in football for 17 years as a coach and player. He has been involved with the Saint John Women’s tackle football team since 2008. He was offensive coordinator 2008 & 2009 and head coach/ offensive coordinator in 2010 & 2011. This team has won three Maritime Championships during these four years.

The 2010 world championship held in Stockholm, SWE saw Canada bring home a silver medal with a team that was represented by players from across the country. The 2010 event not only was a success internationally for female football but also nationally with female teams and programs starting up from one end of the country to the next. The goal is to continue building not only a stronger more competitive team for 2013 but to continue growing the female program nationally so that we will be able to see representation from all provinces on the national team as well as host a senior national championship and eventually U18 national championship.

Players interested in participating in the 2013 team will need to have turned 18 no later than December 31st, 2012 and be a member of their Provincial Sport Organization. More details regarding identification camps and the world championship will be released over the next couple months, please visit footballcanada.com for updates.

The FCCA was created to help coaches across Canada continual develop their skills and knowledge of the game of Canadian football, coaching, leadership, nutrition, strength & conditioning, and game related health issues. The FCCA is a compliment to the Football Canada National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

FCCA is a joint venture between FOOTBALL CANADA & www.canadafootballchat.com Ltd. This partnership enables 100% of Football Canada's net proceeds from the FCCA to be invested in Canadian football coaching development & training.

Visit the Football Canada Website for all the details on how to sign up: http://www.footballcanada.com/Coaches/FCCA/tabid/225/language/en-CA/Default.aspx

Ontario Football Alliance (OFA) is pleased to announce The Unversity of Western Ontario has been chosen to host the 2012 U-18 Football Canada Cup.  The annual event that showcases the top under-18 tackle football players representing their respective provinces, will take place from Sunday, July 15 to Saturday, July 21, 2012. It will be the first year in the 20 year history of the event that 8 provincial members of Football Canada participate. They include B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

For more information please contact Perry Marchese, Elite Program Coordinator at elite@ontariofootballalliance.ca

On August 6th 2011, Senior Varsity players who were named Player of the Week were presented with the OFC Chris Bruce Award for Outstanding Performance; Kelly Williams, Chris’s sister presented the award.

Offensive Players: Will Finch, Rivon Cook, Wes Livermore, James Fracas, Nate Allen, Josh Vancderweerd, Chris Barfoot, Lee Purnell.

Defensive Players: Brandon Seip, Derek Adams, Andrew Graham, Zach Hellreich, Sebastien Robert, Steve Connery, Josh Paul Jerval, Zach Williamson.

Special Teams Players: Graham Smyth, Edwin Rivera Jr., Ronnie Pfeffer, Rowin Comish, Alex Carriere, Clarke Green, Justin Alexander, Travis Perrin.

For more information regarding the Ontario Football Conference, go to: www.ofcfootball.com

It is with our deepest sympathy that we inform you of the passing of the COMFL President & OFA Board member, Chris Bruce. Chris volunteered much of his time towards football in Ontario for many years. His dedication to our sport and our young athletes will not be forgotten. Our condolences are with Chris' family at this time.

Message on www.canadafootballchat.com:

Early in the morning on July 6th, 2011, Chris Bruce passed away. Chris was "Mr. Football" in the Durham area (east Toronto). Chris coached multiple teams every year and was the president of the Central Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) fall league. This summer season he was the head coach of the Clarington Knights junior varsity program.

I had the pleasure of knowing Chris and spoke with him regularly. I can say without hesitation that he was one of the good guys, one of the guys that put the game and the kids first, and himself second. We need more of these people involved in our great sport. I will miss Chris.

Condolences to the Bruce family, COMFL, the Clarington Knights and every other person and organization that will miss Chris's laugh and smile.

Message on http://claringtontigercats.com/ website:

It is with great sadness that we announce that JV Knights Coach Chris Bruce passed away suddenly early morning on July 6th. Chris had been a coach and mentor for more than 20 years in the Durham Region. He will be forever missed.

Message on http://comfl.com/ website:

It is with much grief and sadness that we report the passing of our President, Chris Bruce. Chris' leadership, passion and dedication to all the young men and women who play and have played in the Organizations that Chris has helped throughout the years will be missed. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Chris' Family. Rest in Peace.
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