Coaching Staff

JEFF BROCK

Head Coach

~15th Season~

(6th as Head Coach)

Coach Brock enters his 15th season at Nelson and his sixth 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 the BMFA for many years and this summer was the OC for the Steel City Patriots (NFC). At Nelson, Brock has won 6 Halton Titles and 3 Provincial titles (2005, 2011, 2016).

	MARC MESSIER Linebackers Coach ~21st Season~			MIKE FINCH Quarterbacks Coach ~11th Season~
	Coach Messier enters his 21st season with the Lords. Coach Mess returns as the Defensive Coordinator this year and will work with Linebackers group. Marc has been a part of four of the Lords five 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 Finch returns for an eighth season with the SR Lords after coaching Junior since 2009. His knowledge of the Quarterback position is reflected in his son Will, retired Western Mustangs QB and former all-star Quarterback at Nelson. Mike is recently retired from teaching.

	JERRY PHILIP Defensive Backs Coach ~9th Season~			RANDY HOFFNER Running Backs Coach ~7th Season~
	Coach Philip is back for his ninth season at Nelson. A volunteer coach who has coached at many levels in the past including the CJFL, Philip will work with the Defensive Backs work with Coach Mess and Coach Emo to run the defence. Jerry played University football for York and played in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos. He has been a part of two Provincial titles (2011 & 2016)			Coach Hoffner returns for a seventh season with the Lords. A longtime coach at many levels with the Burlington Minor Football Association, Coach Hoffner is currently the Past President of the BMFA. Both Randy's sons are former Lords and currently playing for the Hamilton Hurricanes (CJFL).

	BARRY EMO Defensive Line Coach ~3rd Season~			EDNA PARNHAM Manager ~6th Season~
	Coach Emo returns for his third season at Nelson. He will work with Coach Philip and Coach Mess to run the defence. 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 Steel City Patriots in the NFC.			Edna returns for a sixth 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.

	CHRIS KUSMIRSKI Special Teams Coach ~2nd Season~			BRIAN BROCK Offensive Line Coach ~1st Season~
	Chris returns to the Lords for the 2019 season. Coach K will once again work with the kickers and help to co-ordinate the Lords Special Teams.			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. After helping the Lords on and off the past few years he now joins the Lords on a full time basis working with the Offensive Line.

	TBA TBA ~1st Season~			DR. DAVE DORION Team Doctor ~8th Season~
	TBA			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.

NICK MLEKUZ

Head Coach

~26th Season~

Coach Mlekuz returns for an amazing 26th season with the Junior Lords. As a volunteer coach his dedication to the program is unmatched. Mlekuz has won three provincial Jr. Titles and numerous Halton Championships. A dentist during the day, 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 Coordinator ~9th Season~			JAMIE MCCAMON Assistant Coach ~19th Season~
	Coach Prickett is back for his ninth season in red and gold. He spent many years teaching and coaching at Ridley College before moving to Nelson. A math teacher, Coach Prickett will Co-ordinate the Lords defence again in 2019.			Coach McCammon is back for his 19th season with the Lords. His tireless efforts to equip and maintain both teams allow the red and gold to be successful on the field.

	MICHAEL MOORE Assistant Coach ~3rd Season~			JOEL MAURO Assistant Coach ~5th Season~
	Coach Moore enters his third season with the Jr Lords. Prior to Nelson, Mike spent time at Pearson HS coaching the Patriots. A welcome addition to the Phys-Ed Departmant, Michael will take over many offensive duties this season.			Coach Mauro returns for his third consecutive season with the Jr. Lords. Joel spent time with both the SR and JR programs before his hiatus. A Nelson graduate, Coach Mauro spent his playing days in Red & Gold!

	JEN PETER-MANICKAM Manager ~4th Season~
	Jen returns as the Lords team manager for the 2019 season. Jen will have two of her three sons on the field this fall and she will handle all team administrative duties.