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CFC PodcastsCFL Rookie QBs, RBs, TEs Breakdown | Recruiting Masters PodcastClint Uttley, Katie Uttley and Quincy Forde breakdown the current rookie class of QBs, RBs and TEs that were recently selected in the CFL Draft including CFC100 QB Tre Ford and CFC100 RB Daniel Adeboboye.50 CFC Ranked prospects were selected in the 2022 CFL Draft. Head over to canadafootballchat.com to view them all and the latest CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings to learn about the future stars of Canadian football!CFL Draft Results | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/50-cfc-ranked-prospects-selected-in-the-2022-cfl-draft/CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/cfc100-class-of-2023-high-school-prospect-rankings-2nd-edition/2022-07-2822 minCFC PodcastsCFL Rookie Linebackers Breakdown | Recruiting Masters PodcastClint Uttley, Katie Uttley and Quincy Forde breakdown the current rookie class of linebackers that were recently selected in the CFL Draft including CFC60 Appolon twins and CFC100 Daniel Kwamou.50 CFC Ranked prospects were selected in the 2022 CFL Draft. Head over to canadafootballchat.com to view them all and the latest CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings to learn about the future stars of Canadian football!CFL Draft Results | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/50-cfc-ranked-prospects-selected-in-the-2022-cfl-draft/CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/cfc100-class-of-2023-high-school-prospect-rankings-2nd-edition/2022-07-2715 minCFC PodcastsCFL Rookie Defensive Backs Breakdown | Recruiting Masters PodcastClint Uttley, Katie Uttley and Quincy Forde breakdown the current rookie class of defensive backs that were recently selected in the CFL Draft including CFC60 Enock Makonzo and CFC100 Tyrell Ford.50 CFC Ranked prospects were selected in the 2022 CFL Draft. Head over to canadafootballchat.com to view them all and the latest CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings to learn about the future stars of Canadian football!CFL Draft Results | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/50-cfc-ranked-prospects-selected-in-the-2022-cfl-draft/CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/cfc100-class-of-2023-high-school-prospect-rankings-2nd-edition/2022-07-2626 minCFC PodcastsCFL Rookie Offensive Line Breakdown | Recruiting Masters PodcastClint Uttley, Katie Uttley and Quincy Forde breakdown the current rookie class of offensive lineman that were recently selected in the CFL Draft including FPC Zack Pelehos and CFC100 Gregor Mackellar.50 CFC Ranked prospects were selected in the 2022 CFL Draft. Head over to canadafootballchat.com to view them all and the latest CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings to learn about the future stars of Canadian football!CFL Draft Results | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/50-cfc-ranked-prospects-selected-in-the-2022-cfl-draft/CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/cfc100-class-of-2023-high-school-prospect-rankings-2nd-edition/2022-07-2520 minCFC PodcastsCFL Rookie Wide Receivers Breakdown | Recruiting Masters PodcastClint Uttley, Katie Uttley and Quincy Forde breakdown the current rookie class of wide receivers that were recently selected in the CFL Draft including the Philpot twins and Samuel Emilus.50 CFC Ranked prospects were selected in the 2022 CFL Draft. Head over to canadafootballchat.com to view them all and the latest CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings to learn about the future stars of Canadian football!CFL Draft Results | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/50-cfc-ranked-prospects-selected-in-the-2022-cfl-draft/CFC100 Class of 2023 Rankings | https://www.canadafootballchat.com/cfc100-class-of-2023-high-school-prospect-rankings-2nd-edition/2022-07-2428 min
telling their storiesTACKLE TALK - Stevie Baggs Jr.Stevie Baggs Jr. is veteran CFL and NFL professional football player, actor, motivational speaker, and author. Baggs played college football at Bethune-Cookman University, where he was a three-time All-American and Mel Blount SBN Defensive Player of the Year not to mention the winner of the Ernie Davis award. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad in 2005. In 2006, Baggs signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and then signed and played for the Edmonton Eskimos during the 2007 season. Baggs went on to...2022-04-0440 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK MARCH - Amanda RullerOriginally from Regina, Saskatchewan, Amanda Ruller, is an accomplished athlete, coach, and inspiration to all. Ruller has a Bachelor of Kinesiology, Sport and Fitness Administration and Management degree from the University of Regina, was one of the top USports 60 meter sprinters in Canada, and was on the Canadian Olympic Bobsleigh and Skeleton development team. She played with the LA Temptation and the Atlanta Steam in the United States as well as was named to the Women’s Worlds Canadian Football team. Playing for Team Canada in the World Football Championship game in 2017, the team captured a Si...2022-03-0153 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK FEBRUARY - Keon RaymondOur tackle talk speaker for this month is KEON RAYMOND, a former professional CFL defensive back, who is now the new head coach and director of football operations for the Prince George Kodiaks of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL). The Kodiaks were formed in 2020, and is a community-owned training program with several teams for the age groups ranging from U-10 to U-23. He will oversee the development of youth training camps, player development and training, as well as the creation of a non-contact league and to expand the program from Prince George to other northern B.C. c...2022-02-021h 04telling their storiesTACKLE TALK JANUARY - Bryn RoyBryn Roy is a CFL veteran linebacker who was drafted 34th overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2012 CFL Draft.Born in Dalemead, Alberta, Roy's path to the pros is one that is full of determination, passion, and roadblocks that he consistently overcame to pursue the dream of playing professional football and later professional steer wrestling. Listen now as he shares the lessons that adversity taught him as well as the triumph of perseverance.Roy currently runs the Bryn Roy Football Combines in Alberta, Canada for high school aged football players. Check it out...2022-01-141h 12
telling their storiesTACKLE TALK OCTOBER - Jason LangveeIn October's TACKLE TALK, Academy Program Manager at the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), Jason Langvee, talks about how the CFLPA is assisting in player's mental health and wellness through their Academy. Langvee has a Master of Science (MS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science) through McMaster University where he defended his Master's with his thesis investigating the effects of mental fatigue on the perceptions of exertion during exercise. He also holds aBachelor of Science, Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour with honours from McMaster.You can learn more about the CFLPA Academy here - https://cflpa.com/academy/ 2021-10-1937 min
telling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 35 Brad McGhieIn episode 35 of telling their stories, Brad McGhie, former teacher with the Thames Valley Regional School Board at Medway high school in Ontario, gets real with his audience. He specializes in helping "at risk" teens to discover their strengths and to set goals for the week, month and for their career; especially those with a learning disability and/or mental health disorder.He is the founder of Upstream Synchronized Solutions for Youth Inc., a community-focused, youth-involved, evidence-driven non-profit to promote positive mental health and to prevent problematic substance use in the youth (15-25) population.McGhie is...2021-09-2853 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 34 JT TsuiIn episode 34 of telling their stories, Human Potential and Success Coach, JT Tsui from the greater Toronto area speaks with us about the important lessons he learned from a hospital bed and how that time allowed him to take major inventory of his life and what he wanted out of it. JT worked as a Physical Education and Student Success teacher in the Thames Valley District School Board from 2004-2019 before he transitioned from his teaching job and ventured out in his current capacity. With a BA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Western University as...2021-09-2150 min
telling their storiesTACKLE TALK SEPTEMBER - Alondra JohnsonSeptember's TACKLE TALK brings to you 3-time CFL All Star and 5x West All Star Linebacker, Alondra Johnson.Johnson was born in Gardena, California and played his college ball at West Texas State. He made his CFL debut in 1989 with the BC Lions, where he was nominated for the Lion’s most outstanding defensive player. He made his impressive debut with 115 defensive tackles. Known as “the heart of the stampeder defence”, he signed with the Stamps in 1991 and played the next 13 seasons with them.From his linebacker spot, Johnson finished with 1,095 tackles (second all-time in CFL histor...2021-09-1538 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 33 David MinorIn episode 33 of telling their stories, David Minor, Director for the Canadian Centre for Men and Families in Vancouver, shares with us valuable insight that he has gained working specifically with men through his private practice as well as the CCMF.David is a registered social worker, councillor and coach.Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-09-1453 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 32 Katie UttleyIn episode 32 of season 2 of telling their stories, founder, Katie Uttley, reflects back on how the pandemic allowed her to create more healthy rhythms of life by cutting her work from full time to part time. She also gives an update on what season two is going to look like, and the conversational bits that will be explored. Near the end of the podcast, she will share with you what centers her overall life and who is responsible for keeping her here on this earth.You can listen to Katie's full story in season 1, episode 2. This...2021-09-0714 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 31 Adam KaniaIn episode 31 of telling their stories, Team Performance and Defensive Line Coach for the Guelph Gryphons football team, Adam Kania, expresses his thoughts on the mental health conversation.Kania joined the Guelph Gryphon coaching staff in June 2019. He is a former St. FX X-Man (BA. Canadian History) and Waterloo Warrior (Masters of Arts, History). He also spent a year in the CFL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2008. Listen as he shares his football journey and why the "Serenity Prayer", written by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, holds special meaning for him.Fragments by...2021-06-0800 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK JUNE - Jim MullinJim Mullin, Vancouver-based broadcaster, producer and promoter, was elected as President of Football Canada in June of 2019.He is the producer and host of Krown Gridiron Nation on The Sports Network. He also hosted and produced Krown Countdown U Radio on the TSN Radio Network. He was also the play-by-play voice for SHAW TV/Global TV for 10 years from 2007-2016. In addition to multiple other broadcasting positions, Mullin is one of the two patrons of the Jon Cornish Trophy, presented annually to the top Canadian in NCAA Football and was one of the project partners behind...2021-06-0549 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 30 Jack FultonIn episode 30 of telling their stories, Executive Director at Life Choice Dynamics, Jack Fulton, gives a message of hope and how he is working to change the loss of hope, depression, addiction and worse, that many professional football players face once their playing days are over. Statistics show a very high number of professional football players are not equipped to enter into life after football which can lead to a string of personal failures in the workforce, family, and life in general. Life Choice Dynamics is an advisory board made of past CFL Hall of Fame...2021-05-1854 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 29 Kwame OseiIn episode 29 of telling their stories, head coach for the Queen's Women's football club and receiver's coach and community outreach coordinator for the Queen's men's football program, Kwame Osei, reveals some hard lessons that he learned growing up in Rexdale, Ontario. He also gets real about his football journey and how he turned his life around by changing his own narrative. Osei started playing football in his Grade 9 year before finding his way to StFX University in the AUS conference of U SPORTS. According to the release, Osei signed as a free agent with the Toronto Argonauts in...2021-05-1137 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK MAY - Andrew PeirsonAndrew Peirson, Offensive Lineman for the BC Lions from Kingston, Ontario, recently signed a one-year contract extension with the Lions. He dressed for one game in 2019 (vs Saskatchewan) while spending the majority of the season on the club’s practice roster. However, his work ethic earned him a team nomination for the annual Tom Pate Award.In 2018, he was an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the Lions’ practice roster and started at centre during the last five games of the regular season for the Lions and earned the start for the East Division Semi-Final against the...2021-05-0653 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 28 Luke HornungIn episode 28 of telling their stories, quarterback for the University of Alberta Golden Bears, Luke Hornung, gets real about his football journey and the mental health challenges he's faced and how he is using his platform to bring more attention to this issue. He also shares with us a poem that he wrote after a close friend passed by suicide.Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-05-0443 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 27 Nate TaylorIn episode 27 of telling their stories, Nate Taylor, Special Teams and Recruiting Coordinator, Receivers and defensive backs coach for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees gives us some down-to-earth wisdom as well as personal testimony on his own personal football journey. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-04-2749 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 26 Rod PedersenIn episode 26 of telling their stories, Hall of Fame broadcaster, Rod Pedersen, founded Pedersen Recovery Inc. where he serves as a Sober Coach for athletes and entertainers battling Addictions & Mental Illness, and is an outspoken Recovery Advocate serving as a keynote speaker.Previously, he spent 20 seasons as Voice of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders on CKRM Radio.Among his accomplishments are calling four Grey Cups on national radio and the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships on the Sportsnet Radio Network.Rod’s career includes 17 years as a play-by-play broadcaster in the Western Hockey League (1993-95 Prin...2021-04-2054 minCFC PodcastsCFC Youth Game TE/DE Mauricio Hinds | Intros with Kato Ep.44Today Katie Uttley catches up with Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native TE/DE Mauricio Hinds, who's preparing to show off his big-man athleticism down south at the Hill School next season ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-04-1518 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK APRIL - Pat SheahanOffensive coordinator with the Calgary Dinos, Pat Sheahan, shares years of valuable insight for April's TACKLE TALK.Coach Sheahan played college ball for the Concordia Stingers in Montreal, Quebec. He began his collegiate coaching career as the assistant head coach for the McGill Redmen in 1984 until 1988, winning a Vanier Cup championship in 1987.He was hired as head coach for the Concordia Stingers in 1989 and led the program to their first Vanier Cup appearance in 1998. He then became head coach for the Queen's Golden Gaels in 2000 and won his first Vanier Cup as a head coach in 2009...2021-04-1549 minCFC Podcasts4 More FCS Canadian Prospects to Watch | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 61Welcome back to another episode of the Recruiting Masters podcast featuring Clint Uttley, Katie Uttley and our resident NCAA guru Quincy Forde. Today they take a look at some of the rising Canadian talent in the FCS that the CFC Scouting Bureau have been following since the beginning of their journey. Learn more about CFC100/CFC40 prospects RB Daniel Adeboboye out of Bryant University, QB Quincy Vaughn out of North Dakota, DL Francis Bemiy out of Southern Utah and RB Thomas Bertrand-Hudon out of Delaware State ... Head over to canadafootballchat.com to become a CFCINSIDER member for full access to...2021-04-1324 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 25 Will FalcaoIn episode 25 of telling their stories, Postdoctoral Researcher in Sport for Development and lecturer at HEC Montreal, William Falcao, educates us on various sport development research, the importance of relationships between coach and athlete, and moving from a performance coach to life coach. Falcao breaks down coaching into 3 types of coaches and how to improve on each aspect of them to become better at coaching and developing young athletes. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Libr...2021-04-1357 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 OL/DL Sebastien Acheampong | Intros with Kato Ep.43Today Katie Uttley catches up with Burlington, ON native Sebastien Acheampong, who's thriving on the pressure at Clarkson Football North as they prepare for a hopeful season down south ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-04-0609 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 24 Ryan BechmanisIn episode 24 of telling their stories, defensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Queen's Gaels, Ryan Bechmanis, talks about recruiting and how the whole family is involved in the process. Coach Bechmanis talks about his own football journey from playing at Queen's to his stops in his football career to his current position, and how that journey continues to evolve. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-04-0654 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 WR Mouhamadou Dia | Intros with Kato Ep.42Today Katie Uttley catches up with St-Jerome, QC native WR Mouhamadou Dia, who's getting ready to make the leap to CEGEP at powerhouse Andre-Grasset this season ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-04-0109 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 OL Sebastian Sibbald | Intros with Kato Ep.41Today Katie Uttley catches up with Victoria, B.C. native OL Sebastian Sibbald, who's first experience in scouting came on the soccer pitch when his local football coach persuaded him to join the gridiron world ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-03-3015 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 23 Jerome ErdmanIn episode 23 of telling their stories, Coach Jerome Erdman discusses how more education should be made available if it means saving one person's life who is facing mental health challenges or illness. As the defensive coordinator at Simon Fraser University, Erdman brings a wealth of experience from playing and coaching at the professional level, as well as coaching at the university level. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-03-3046 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 RB Kervins Paul | Intros with Kato Ep.40Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native RB Kervins Paul, who's hoping to earn a starting role right out of the gate in his rookie season of CEGEP this year ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-03-2520 minCFC PodcastsFCS Canadian Prospects to Watch | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 60Welcome back to another episode of the Recruiting Masters podcast featuring Clint Uttley, Katie Uttley and our resident NCAA guru Quincy Forde. Today they take a look at some of the rising Canadian talent in the FCS that the CFC Scouting Bureau have been following since the beginning of their journey. Learn more about CFC100/CFC40 prospects LB Deshawn Stevens out of Maine, OL Kyle Hergel out of North Dakota, OL Kail Dava out of Tennessee Tech and QB Mike Beaudry out of IdahoDon't forget to check out the CFC40 NCAA/U Sports Draft Rankings on canadafootballchat...2021-03-2429 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 22 Sonny WolfeIn episode 22 of telling their stories, Coach Sonny Wolfe gives us insights from over 50 years of coaching and playing football. Starting as an assistant coach to becoming a head coach with two USports programs, Wolfe discusses how their is no other sport like football and the unique challenges it faces.Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragmentsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/ndyyIhwojys2021-03-2352 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 WR Nik Shewchuk | Intros with Kato Ep.39Today Katie Uttley catches up with Sherwood Park, AB native WR Nik Shewchuk, who's already gaining national attention as one of the top prospects to watch from the Class of 2023 ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-03-1913 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 21 Dr. Frank LodatoIn episode 21 of telling their stories, Brooklyn native (NY), Dr. Frank Lodato, who earned a PhD in Psychology from St. John’s University shares with us years of working in sport psych with some amazing athletes and organizations. He has worked with quite a few athletes in his day such as; Allen Pitts, Alondra Johnson, Danny Barrett, Travis Lulay, and the list goes on and on. He counselled the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and some members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only team to go through a season undefeated. He was also associated wi...2021-03-1629 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK MARCH - Wally BuonoMarch's TACKLE TALK is pleased to have Hall of Famer, Wally Buono, share with us his vast experience as a player and then as a coach and GM in the pros. As the CFLs all-time winningest coach, Buono drops golden nuggets for all coaches and players to take in. Listen as he discusses his coaching philosophies, his interactions with players, and the values that he built his teams on and the culture that followed.Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-fragments2021-03-1553 minCFC PodcastsUTTLEY'S Class of 2023 Stars to Watch | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 59In the latest episode Clint and Katie Uttley get ready for the release of the CFC100 Class of 2023 by taking a look at WR Dallas Sims, WR Nik Shewchuk, RB Kervins Paul and OL/DL Sebastien Acheampong ... Don't forget to check out the CFC40 NCAA/U Sports Draft Rankings on canadafootballchat.com2021-03-0910 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 20 Mike TaylorIn episode 20 of telling their stories, offensive coordinator for the Salisbury Sabres in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Mike Taylor, shares with us his unique sporting background of playing AAA hockey, football being his passion, and had to play rugby instead of football. Taylor speaks about the pressures of coaching, not only young men, but his own teenage sons who are now entering USports. He brings to us an honest picture of tragedy that he has faced with mental illness in those he has known and how we can prepare our young people to face similar circumstances.Fragments...2021-03-0948 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 19 Tom AnnettIn episode 19 of telling their stories, we head over to Ontario and speak with head coach of the Korah Colts in Sault Ste. Marie, Tom Annett.Annett has built a solid program from the ground up and is now reaping the rewards of establishing a strong culture of character and personal relationships. Through his own football playing past that was riddled with some severe injuries to teaching and coaching at the high school, he shares some valuable points for any program to learn from.Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — At...2021-03-0242 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 18 Natalie TurpinIn episode 18 of telling their stories, Natalie Turpin gives professional insight and direction as to the mental health of our young people in schools today, what to look for, how to interact with teens and pre-teens, and advice on ways to connect both individually and within society.Turpin has a background in social work and is a registered social worker. She is also a registered clinical counsellor.She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology and has been in the field for approximately 15 years, working predominantly with youth as well as an abuse counselor.Turpin...2021-02-2354 minCFC PodcastsOL Will Gibson | Intros with Kato Ep.38Today Katie Uttley catches up with Niagara Falls, ON native OL Will Gibson, who's following in the footsteps of his local hero Jamal Campbell after meeting him at a Toronto Argonauts game three years ago ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2213 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 DT Dylan Yorke | Intros with Kato Ep.37Today Katie Uttley catches up with Sherwood Park, AB native CFC150 DT Dylan Yorke, who's been dedicated to the game since the age of seven and doesn't plan on hanging up his cleats anytime soon ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2209 minCFC PodcastsATH Alexis Barbeau | Intros with Kato Ep.36Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native ATH Alexis Barbeau, who believes he found a new home playing slotback after bouncing around the depth chart since the beginning of high school ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2214 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 OL Ryan Arenburg | Intros with Kato Ep.35Today Katie Uttley catches up with Hammond Plains, NS native CFC150 OL Ryan Arenburg, who's ready to represent the East Coast with pride as he makes his way to the next level ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2214 minCFC PodcastsQB Hugues Picard | Intros with Kato Ep.34Today Katie Uttley catches up with Quebec City, QC native QB Hugues Picard, who's looking to become the next sensation under centre to come out of La Belle Province ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2220 minCFC PodcastsATH Nico Harris | Intros with Kato Ep.33Today Katie Uttley catches up with Duncan, B.C. native ATH Nico Harris, who's hoping to make a splash on the CFC Rankings by the end of next season ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-2211 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 17 Jerry FriesenIn episode 17 of telling their stories, award-winning linebacker in the Canadian Football League and university coach, Jerry Friesen shares with us his football journey from a player to coach.A graduate of University of Saskatchewan, Friesen was 3 time all-star with the Huskies. In 1994 he was inducted into the Huskie Wall of Fame.He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes, playing 48 regular season games with them. He then joined his hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders for 5 years, winning the prestigious Tom Pate Memorial Award for outstanding community service in 1985.Friesen took up coaching after his playing days...2021-02-1651 minCFC PodcastsDE Lucas Rudich | Intros with Kato Ep.32Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native DE Lucas Rudich, who's ready to make the move from Texas to Alberta after announcing his recent commitment (Note interview was filmed prior to commitment) ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-1113 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK FEBRUARY - Jeff CumminsFebruary's TACKLE TALK welcomes native of Harbor City, California, Jeff Cummins. Cummins enters his 20th season as head coach of the Axemen.Cummins was named the 2017 AUS and U SPORTS Coach of the Year after posting a 6-2 record. It was Cummins’ second time being named the National Coach of the Year.In the summer of 2018, he was the Defensive coordinator with the U19 Team Canada program that won gold in the IFAF U19 World Championship in Mexico City.Cummins has also been named the AUS Coach of the Year in 2004, 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2017 along wi...2021-02-1141 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 16 Farhan LaljiIn episode 16 of telling their stories, Coach Farhan Lalji shares with us his unique perspective on his 31 years as a high school coach as well as from his professional career in sport media.From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farhan_Lalji)Lalji was the head coach for the New Westminster Hyacks leading the team to the Subway Bowl in 2017 and came away as the AAA provincial champions. He also served as President of the British Columbia Secondary Schools Football Association. He stepped away after the 2018 season for a break. Lalji joined TSN in 1997...2021-02-0945 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 WR Jaxson Zurby | Intros with Kato Ep.31Today Katie Uttley catches up with Delhi, ON native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 WR Jaxson Zurby, who's ready to show off his hard work after a full-year of playing out wide ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-0511 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 WR Caeleb Schlachter Intros with Kato Ep.30Today Katie Uttley catches up with Kelowna, B.C. native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 WR Caeleb Schlachter, who's ready to take his talents to Ontario, and then down south with Football North ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-02-0317 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 15 Jay PrepchukIn episode 15 of telling their stories, Coach Jay Prepchuk shares with us his message of positivity and how finding one thing a day that's positive goes a long way to being mentally healthy. As a graduate from from Handsworth Secondary in British Columbia, Prepchuk starts his story off with relaying his Regina roots and then moving to BC in 7th grade. He earned a football scholarship at SFU where he played Quarterback and set 16 school passing records.He earned a tryout with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but never made it and went on to play with the...2021-02-021h 02CFC PodcastsCFC100 WR Elijah Hartley | Intros with Kato Ep.29Today Katie Uttley catches up with Ajax, ON native CFC100 WR Elijah Hartley, who's been grinding throughout the pandemic to improve on an already impressive 4.6 40 yard dash ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-2917 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 14 Colleen PirieIn episode 14 of telling their stories, founder of 'Be the VOICE', Colleen Pirie, shares with us her history with gender based violence, mental health for athletes, and other health and wellness topics that are relevant to today's football athletes. VOICE is an acronym for ‘Valuable Opportunities to Inspire Change through Empowerment’ and was born from a consultative process with the athletes and community members it serves. You can check it out at bethevoice.ca for more information. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l...2021-01-2655 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game WR/DB Jack Ashby-Jacobs | Intros with Kato Ep.28Today Katie Uttley catches up with Ottawa, ON native CFC Prospect Game WR/DB Jack Ashby-Jacobs, who's looking to make an impact down south after making the move to St. James School in Maryland ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-2213 minCFC PodcastsQB Tanner Graham | Intros with Kato Ep.27Today Katie Uttley catches up with Calgary, AB native QB Tanner Graham, who's itching to get back on the field after helping lead his squad to the city championship in grade nine ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-2014 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 13 Clint UttleyIn episode 13 of telling their stories, head coach and teacher at New Westminster Secondary, Clint Uttley, shares with us his football journey and coaching career thereafter.Previously, he was the head coach of the McGill Redbird football team (previously known as the Redmen). He also held roles as associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebacker coach. He has also been a guest coach at training camps with several teams in the Canadian Football League, notably the Toronto Argonauts (2003, 2005 and 2008) and Calgary Stampeders (2011).Prior to joining McGill, he was the special teams coordinator and handled defensive backs...2021-01-1943 min
telling their storiesTACKLE TALK JANUARY - Angus ReidOur January TACKLE TALK is by Angus Reid, a former CFL player with a successful 13 year career. You can check out Reid's official website here - www.angusreid64.com."From a physical and talent perspective, Angus Reid had no business playing professional football for 13 seasons, earning multiple all-stars and winning two Grey Cup Championships. It was through his relentless determination and the extensive guidance of others that his dream became a reality.Today, Angus travels North America speaking with companies, schools, and teams about what it really takes to make it and win. His successful TEDx...2021-01-141h 03telling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 12 Mackenzie DunfordIn episode 12 of telling their stories, York University commit, Mackenzie Dunford, shares with us his recent decision to come out and how his mental health journey was affected throughout. Dunford is a 6'4" 255lbs lineman who had committed to Vanier, but with the pandemic and cancelled season, he was unable to play. Prior to that, he played with Kingston Jr. Gaels and Sydenham High School.He is now advocating for LGBTQ athletes and has stated a website, LGBTQ in Sports: Bringing the stories of LGBTQ athletes to life. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud...2021-01-1235 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 QB Matt Guenette | Intros with Kato Ep.25Today Katie Uttley catches up with Windsor, ON native CFC100 QB Matt Guenette, who's hoping to carry on the local tradition of excellence under centre ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-0708 mintelling their storiestelling their story - Ep. 11 Brian GuebertIn episode 11 of telling their stories, Saskatoon Minor Football's Commissioner Brian Guebert shares his journey on the gridiron and how football was the vehicle that enabled him to get three degrees. After a brief stint in the CFL, Guebert now focuses on building the sport of football in the Saskatoon area. We discuss what resources are available to minor football players and how playing this past fall during the pandemic was instrumental in many of the young players lives as told by their parents. Sport is essential to many players and sometimes it can be what saves a...2021-01-0540 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 DE Brady Ioannidis | Intros with Kato Ep.24Today Katie Uttley catches up with Kitchener, ON native CFC100 DE Brady Ioannidis, who's taken the road less traveled to North Carolina where he's adjusting to his new found independence on and off the field ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-0514 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 TE/DE Denzel Mountali | Intros with Kato Ep.23Today Katie Uttley catches up with New Westminster, B.C. native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 TE/DE Denzel Mountali, who's hoping to continue his quick rise through the rankings after picking up the game just two years ago ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2021-01-0412 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 10 Michael FauldsIn episode 10 of telling their stories, head coach Michael Faulds at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario shares with us the path his playing career took and how it led him to where he is now coaching. At the age of 29 years old, Coach Faulds has had success not just as a player but as a head coach. He took a 1-7 team in 2013 to two straight Yates Cups appearances in 2016 and 2017, winning the cup in 2016. That year, he was awarded the OUA and U Sports 'Coach of the Year'. Aside from his football chops, Faulds has...2020-12-2948 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 9 Charles-Antoine SinotteIn episode 9 of telling their stories, former McGill football athlete and Masters student, Charles-Antoine Sinotte from Trois-Rivieres in Quebec, shares the challenges and frustrations he had at McGill and how those experiences benefited him now in the sport media realm that he now works in. He also gives gives some practical tips and tools from his Sport Psychology Masters on how to train your body both physically and mentally to handle adversity and stress. Thank you, CA, for your candid responses and very good advice for other athletes out there and for coaches who are working...2020-12-2247 minCFC PodcastsCFC100s QB Sam and WR Caleb Tremblay | Intros with Kato Ep.22Today Katie Uttley catches up with Fredericton, NB natives CFC Prospect Game QB Sam Tremblay and his twin CFC100 WR Caleb Tremblay, who're hoping to put New Brunswick on the map after their recent CEGEP commitment to Garneau ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-12-1817 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK DECEMBER - Kelly ButlerOur December TACKLE TALK features Kelly Butler, a 4 year NFL vet and Purdue University Alum. Butler finished his playing career in Winnipeg, Manitoba with the Winnipeg Bluebombers. As founder of the charity "Playing 4 a Purpose", Butler is giving back to the Winnipeg community through his mentorship program 'DREAM Chasers', athletic performance program 'Recruit Ready', and his work in the community as a foster parent.Butler speaks about his tumultuous upbringing, along with the murder of his Mother, and deaths of his Father and nephew. He also speaks about how he dealt with being 'cut' from the...2020-12-1657 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK SEPTEMBER - Adam BighillFor September, Adam Bighill shares with us his journey from the NCAA to the NFL to his very successful career in the CFL.2020-12-161h 00telling their storiesTACKLE TALK NOVEMBER - Khari JonesKhari Jones understands the highs and lows of being a professional athlete. A former Most Outstanding Player in the Canadian Football League (CFL), Jones earned the love and respect of CFL fans nationwide during his nine-year career, which included a memorable five-year run with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His ascent to the top wasn’t easy however. The early stages of Jones’ pro journey involved being a backup pivot, where he felt the pressure to perform or risk being cut. This took a toll on him mentally, but he kept his guard up, worried that if he s...2020-12-1654 mintelling their storiesTACKLE TALK OCTOBER - Adrian DavisFor our October TACKLE TALK Adrian Davis shares firsthand the consequences of poor decision-making. A former standout at defensive tackle for Montreal’s Vanier College, Davis’ lifetime goal was to play football in the NCAA. In 2002, his dream became a reality when he was recruited to play for Marshall University, an NCAA Division 1 FBS team in Huntington, West Virginia. As Davis’ career progressed, so did his chances of making it to the NFL. He’d already been drafted by his hometown team, the Montreal Alouettes, in the 2006 CFL draft and was on the rise as his senior y...2020-12-161h 14telling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 8 Gord RandallIn episode 8 of telling their stories, Coach and teacher Gord Randall out of Surrey, British Columbia, shares with us the ups and downs of starting his own high school football program at Sulivan Heights Secondary in BC. He draws on his experience as a former offensive lineman, both with Queen's University and UBC. We also talk about how social media has added additional stressors to athletes who are already doing more and have more expected of them than their peer group who aren't football players specifically.Thank you Gord for giving us some great insight as...2020-12-1556 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 RB Henry Mason | Intros with Kato Ep.21Today Katie Uttley catches up with Fredericton, NB native CFC150 RB Henry Mason, who's hoping to navigate the unique path from the Maritimes to the NCAA ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-12-1020 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 DT Nathaniel-Julien Blanc | Intros with Kato Ep.20Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native CFC150 DT Nathaniel-Julien Blanc, who hasn't wasted anytime during the pandemic adding extra weight to his already mega-frame ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-12-0813 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 7 Jean Sorphia GuillaumeIn episode 7 of 'telling their stories', coach and teacher, Jean Sorphia Guillaume out of Ottawa, Ontario, speaks about his journey immigrating from Haiti to Montreal and his football evolution from Sun Youth to Vanier to the University of Montreal. He goes on to emphasize the importance of education and being a contributing member of the community that you live in. On a deeper level, Coach Jean speaks about the value of treating your athletes with value and dignity, no matter what they are experiencing. The relationship you have with your players all depends on being authentic and treating...2020-12-0850 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC150 DB Hunter Eagles | Intros with Kato Ep.19Today Katie Uttley catches up with Estevan, SK native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 DB Hunter Eagles, who destroys the notion that Canadian kids are only obsessed with hockey ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-12-0414 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 DB Jackson Findlay | Intros with Kato Ep.18Today Katie Uttley catches up with Vancouver, B.C. native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 DB Jackson Findlay, who recently announced he'll be moving to Ontario to carry on the Western Mustangs tradition of excellence ... Note this was recorded before his commitment a few days ago ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-12-0215 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 6 Kevin GarbuioIn episode 6 of 'telling their stories', coach and teacher, Kevin Garbuio out of Fort McMurray, Alberta, speaks about the mental impact on his athletes from the forest fires, the floods, COVID, and the downturn of the economy - specifically the oil prices. Coach Garbuio shares with us how he and his coaching staff are working to get better at being able to help their young football athletes work through these circumstances by being pro-active and reaching out to mental health professionals to get training for them as a staff, but also to get help for the athletes and...2020-12-0147 minCFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 LB Edwin Wilson Tara Kolenge | Intros with Kato Ep.17Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 LB Edwin Wilson Tara Kolenge, who's now the top ranked prospect on the Class of 2022 with over 15 NCAA offers and counting ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-2604 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 5 Jamie CorkalIn episode 5 of 'telling their stories', Jamie Corkal, a physiotherapist in London ontario who has been involved in athletics as an athlete and/or coach throughout his life. Previously, he coached football at both the junior and varsity levels most recently with the Kelowna Owls in British Columbia from 2016-2018. Jamie shares with us his experience with his own mental health and the resources he used in order to help with his struggles. As a coach, Jamie expresses his thoughts on what a coach nowadays needs to do with his athletes and how their mental health and relationship...2020-11-251h 03CFC PodcastsCFC Prospect Game CFC100 OL Michael Zack | Intros with Kato Ep.16Today Katie Uttley catches up with Aurora, ON native CFC Prospect Game CFC100 OL Michael Zack, who says he's been blessed to spend his high school career with like-minded peers that push him to the limits ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-2410 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 OL Ryan Fadlallah | Intros with Kato Ep.15Today Katie Uttley catches up with Montreal, QC native CFC100 Class 2022 OL Ryan Fadlallah, who was raised with traditional Lebanese sports before falling in love with the mysterious game of American football ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-2011 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 4 Jeff Milroy & Chris CartwrightOn episode 4, I am joined by Jeff Milroy and Chris Cartwright as we discuss mental health from a coaches perspective and also from a preventative strategy and resource perspective.Jeff Milroy, from University of North Carolina Greensboro, is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health Education, as well as Associate Director with the Institute to Promote Athlete Health and Wellness. Chris Cartwright, from Kelowna Secondary in British Columbia, is the Head Football coach and Behaviour Teacher/Attendance Administrator at KSS. Fragments by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomynCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC B...2020-11-1953 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 LB Sonny Chantler | Intros with Kato Ep.14Today Katie Uttley catches up with Windsor, ON native CFC100 Class 2022 LB Sonny Chantler, who's likes to keep a simple approach to football that's led to some peace of mind during the pandemic ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-1815 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 LB Dylan Simpson | Intros with Kato Ep.13Today Katie Uttley catches up with Belle River, ON native CFC100 Class 2022 ATH Dylan Simpson, who decided to trade in a set of go-kart wheels for a pair of cleats, and never looked back ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-1613 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 Toryn Swystun-Bernes | Intros with Kato Ep.12Today Katie Uttley catches up with Martensville, SK native CFC150 Class 2021 DE Toryn Swystun-Bernes, who' gained 40 pounds over the past year in preparation for the next level ... At no cost to his sense of humour that's for sure! Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-1211 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 3 Brad BlackOn episode 3 of telling their stories is Brad Black from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brad is the founder of the elite football training program, Recruit Ready, which he started in 2013.Brad shares with us his own personal story as well as his experience with mental health from working at risk youth in Correctional Services, as well as how, as a coach, he puts a premium on the relationships with his athletes to be able to have difficult and meaningful conversations with them. We also talk about resources that are available for people to get basic level training in...2020-11-1046 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 DB Trae Tomlinson | Intros with Kato Ep.11Today Katie Uttley catches up with Winnipeg, MB native CFC100 Class 2021 DB Trae Tomlinson, who' received his first offer from North Dakota in grade ten, and is entertaining a few more during the lockdown ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-0914 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 WR Rhett Vavra | Intros with Kato Ep.10Today Katie Uttley catches up with Swift Current, SK native CFC100 Class 2021 WR Rhett Vavra, who's working towards his debut season with the Saskatchewan Huskies next fall ... Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.comNote this was taped before his final commitment, sorry for the spoiler alert!2020-11-0508 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 RB Malcolm Bussey | Intros with Kato Ep. 9Today Katie Uttley catches up with Hammond Plains, NS native CFC100 Class 2021 RB Malcolm Bussey, who's earning loads of attention from scouts on both sides of the 49th parallel.Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-0411 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 2 Katie UttleyAs founder of TACKLE it Health & Wellness Society, I decided to share my own personal story. I, too, have struggled with mental health to a point where I decided that it wasn't worth living. Listen to why I am so passionate about mental health and suicide prevention and how my own journey twists and turns down this crazy path that has led me here...with you. I am comfortable sharing this because I know that my experiences could help others. It also shows that I can 100% related to others who are starring down this same path. I am...2020-11-0434 minCFC PodcastsClass of 2023 QB Drew Viotto | Intros with Kato Ep. 8Today Katie Uttley catches up with Sault Ste-Marie, ON native Class of 2023 QB Drew Viotto, who's looking to catch the scouts attention on his journey down south.Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-0310 minCFC PodcastsCFC100 QB Noah Gravel | Intros with Kato Ep. 7Today Katie Uttley catches up with Sainte-Catherine, QC native CFC100 QB Noah Gravel, who's looking to take his dual-threat skills under centre all the way to the pros.Become a CFCINSIDER today on canadafootballchat.com2020-11-0210 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - Ep. 1 Dayton Varga's story told by Jenn VargaThis past January (2020), 15-year-old rising star Dayton Varga passed away unexpectedly due to suicide. On the field, Dayton — an offensive playmaker — made Saskatchewan's U16 team as a 14-year-old. His talent was recognized on both sides of the border.His mother, Jenn Varga, speaks of the impact Dayton made in the Saskatchewan football community. We also discuss how the Varga family has dealt with the grieving process, the resources - or lack thereof - that they have accessed or would like to be able to access, and what the future holds.We appreciate this valuable insight to this...2020-10-2837 mintelling their storiestelling their stories - TrailerINTRO - TACKLE it Health & Wellness Society bring to you “telling their stories” - an interview-based podcast with survivors of suicide, as well as families/friends of Canadian high school and university aged football players who have passed by suicide or who are dealing with mental health challenges. Guest speakers will also include mental health professionals, sport psychologists, and other notable football personalities.These conversations are a reminder that we are not alone. We hope that these discussions will help honour the memories of those no longer with us, as well as give a voice to those who are...2020-10-2103 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 Class 2022 Newcomers Analysis PART 2 | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 50Clint Uttley and Katie Uttley breakdown some of the newcomers from the CFC150 Class of 2022 that scouts need in their contact list. Make sure to listen to part one if you missed it!2020-09-0810 minCFC PodcastsCFC150 Class 2022 Newcomers Analysis PART 1 | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 49Clint Uttley and Katie Uttley breakdown some of the newcomers from the CFC150 Class of 2022 that scouts need in their contact list. Stay tuned for part two ... Visit canadafootballchat.com to view the entire rankings!2020-08-2119 minCFC PodcastsIntroducing the new NCAA guru to our team | Recruiting Masters Podcast Ep 48Clint Uttley and Katie Uttley welcome a new member to their desk with Quincy Forde joining the podcast to discuss what Canadians have been making headlines in the NCAA.2020-07-2732 min