Football Coaching Staff

JEFF BROCK

Head Coach

~18th Season~

(9th as Head Coach)

Coach Brock enters his 18th season at Nelson and his Ninth as Head Coach. A member of the Physical Education Department, Coach Brock played his University football for the Queen's Golden Gaels. Coach Brock is also the Offensive Co-Ordinator and responsible for Special Teams. Jeff has also coached with numerous teams at the Community level. At Nelson, Brock has won 8 Halton Titles and 4 Provincial titles (2005, 2011, 2016, 2019).

MARC MESSIER Defensive Coordinator ~24th Season~		JERRY PHILIP Defensive Backs Coach ~12th Season~
Coach Messier enters his 24th season with the Lords. Coach Mess will work with Linebackers group in 2023.. Marc has been a part of five of the Lords six Provincial titles and plays an integral role in offseason strength and conditioning. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Coach Messier is also the Athletic Director at Nelson HS.		Coach Philip is in season twelve in Red and Gold. Coach Philip will work with the Defensive Backs and along with Coach Mess and Coach Emo to run the defence and assist in co-ordinating the defence. Jerry played University football for York and played in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos. He has been a part of three Provincial titles (2011, 2016, 2019). Coach Philip is currently the Defensive Coordinator with the Hamilton Hurricanes (CJFL).

BARRY EMO Running Backs Coach ~6th Season~		CHRIS KUSMIRSKI Special Teams Coach ~5th Season~
Coach Emo returns for his sixth season at Nelson. Barry will move to the Offensive side of the ball in 2023 and work with a young talented Running Back group. His coaching career includes many accolades and accomplishments at football from USports to the minor system. Coach Emo is currently the Head Coach of the CJFL Hamilton Hurricanes.		Chris returns to the Lords for the 2023 season. Coach K will once again work with the kickers and help to co-ordinate the Lords Special Teams. Coach K Senior is also on staff with the Hamilton Hurricanes (CJFL).

BRIAN BROCK Offensive Line Coach ~4th Season~		CHRIS KUSMIRSKI JR Asst. Special Teams Coach ~4th Season~
Recognized as one of the provinces top high school coaches over his 31 year teaching career at Lorne Park SS and Etobicoke CI, Coach Brock Sr has spent the past 15 years coaching the offensive line at McMaster University. He brings great experience to the Lords program having coached in East/West Bowl games, guest coached at CFL Camps, worked for Team Ontario and has been a NCCP course conductor.		Chris Kusmirski JR returns to the Lords this season to work with his father on the Nelson Special Teams Units. Coach K Junior is also the Head Coach at Sir Winston Churchill in Hamilton.

STEVE CARTER Defensive Coordinator ~4th Season~		ALEX PORCO Asst. Defensive Backs Coach ~3rd Season~
Steve returns to work alongside the other Defensive Coaches in Co-Ordinating the Lords Defence. Coach Carter has also coached with the Burlington Stampeders in the OPFL and also at Central HS with the Trojans. Steve will work primarily with the Defensive Backs and Linebackers daily.		Coach P is back with the Defensive Backs in 2023. She was an outstanding addition to the Coaching Staff and is well respected by coaches and players alike. Alex is also the first female coach in the CJFL with the Hamilton Hurricanes.

PATRICK DUNN Defensive Line Coach ~2nd Season~	I	ZACHARY IHASZ Defensive Assistant Coach ~1st Season~
Patrick returns to Nelson for his second season as a coach. A starter on the OL and DL over the past few seasons, Patrick is developing into a great young coach.		Coach Ihasz enters his first season on the sidelines after a 4 year playing career at Nelson and time spent with the McMaster Marauders. Zachary looks to bring his knowledge to the Lineback position for the Lords.

XAVIER SPANO Offensive Assistant Coach ~1st Season~		EDNA PARNHAM Manager ~9th Season~
Xavier returns to assist on the Offensive Line after graduating from Nelson in June. He will coach while attending Waterloo University.		Edna returns for a ninth season with the Lords to carry out administrative duties. Both Edna's sons (Connor and Tyler) are former Lord WRs. Edna's effort and support of the program are unmatched.

MAX DUNN Student Manager ~1st Season~		DR. DAVE DORION Team Doctor ~10th Season~
Max joins the program to assist with managerial duties at practices and games. A member of the Nelson CPP Program, Max will be a welcome addition to the Lords Football Program.		Dave continues with the Nelson program this year providing our athletes with top of the line medical care and rehabilitation. With the growth of his clinic 'Burlington Sport & Spine' in the Nelson area, Dave continues to be a vital part of Nelson Lords athletics.

KARA DUCHESNAY Team Trainer ~1st Season~
Nelson is fortunate to add Kara Duchesnay as a dedicated Team Trainer for the 2023 Season. Kara just completed her schooling at Guelph University and is excited to work with our program.

NICK MLEKUZ

Head Coach

~29th Season~

Coach Mlekuz returns for an amazing 29th season with the Junior Lords. As a volunteer coach his dedication to the program is unmatched. Coach Mlekuz has won four provincial Jr. Titles and numerous Halton Championships. A newly retired dentist, Coach Mlekuz has seen all of his sons play for the Lords. Nick was awarded the McMaster HS Coaching Achievement Award in 2015.

	JASON PRICKETT Defensive Assistant Coach ~12th Season~			JAMIE MCCAMMON Assistant Coach ~22nd Season~
	Coach Prickett is back for season twelve in red and gold. He spent many years teaching and coaching at Ridley College before moving to Nelson. A math teacher, Coach Prickett will help run the Lords defence again in 2023.			Coach McCammon is back for his 22nd season with the Lords. His continuos efforts to equip and maintain both teams allow the red and gold to be successful on the field.

	MICHAEL MOORE Assistant Coach ~6th Season~			RANDY LEWIS Assistant Coach ~6th Season~
	Coach Moore enters his sixth season with the Jr Lords. Prior to Nelson, Mike spent time at Pearson HS coaching the Patriots. A welcome addition to the Phys-Ed Department, Michael will take over many offensive duties this season.			Coach Lewis is back on the sidelines again this season. Randy's son Sam was a standout receiver with Nelson and the Guelph Gryphons. Randy brings a strong football background back to the program. Welcome back Coach!

	LU CRUZ Defensive Assistant Coach ~3rd Season~			COLE KIES Defensive Assistant Coach ~2nd Season~
	Coach Cruz is back again to help run the Jr Lords Defence. Lu is currently working in the Elementary system and is helping create a fantastic feeder system for the program. Coach Cruz was also currently named as the Head Coach for Football Ontario in the U16 Girls Flag Division.			Cole is back for a second season with Nelson. A former Lord, we are excited to have Cole back to begin his career on the sidelines.

	CONNOR PARNHAM Offensive Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks ~2nd Season~			PAUL PRIESTNER Assistant Coach ~1st Season~
	Connor is back for a second season at Nelson. He will work with a strong Jr Skill Group in 2023. We are excited to welcome Connor back to the program as a coach!			A familiar name around Nelson has finally returned to the Red and Gold. Coach Priestner was a former Lords standout player before a strong University career at Western. Paul returns to coach his youngest son Daniel a first year Jr. Lord. His older son James is currently a starting WR for the McMaster Marauders.