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MARC MESSIER
Defensive Coordinator
~24th Season~ |
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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). |
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BARRY EMO
Running Backs Coach
~6th Season~ |
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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. |
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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). |
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BRIAN BROCK
Offensive Line Coach
~4th Season~ |
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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. |
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STEVE CARTER
Defensive Coordinator
~4th Season~ |
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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. |
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PATRICK DUNN
Defensive Line Coach
~2nd Season~ |
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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. |
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XAVIER SPANO
Offensive Assistant Coach
~1st Season~ |
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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. |
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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. |
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MAX DUNN
Student Manager
~1st Season~ |
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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. |
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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. |
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KARA DUCHESNAY
Team Trainer
~1st Season~ |
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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. |
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