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Football Ontario Announces Tommy Kanichis as HC of Team Ontario U18 Male Tackle Program 

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For Immediate Release 

July 19, 2024

Football Ontario Announces Tommy Kanichis as HC of Team Ontario U18 Male Tackle Program 

Football Ontario Accepting Applications for Assistant Coaching Positions

Hamilton, Ontario – Tommy Kanichis has been named the new Head Coach for the Team Ontario U18 Male Tackle Program. Coach Kanichis will serve a two year term through 2026 with a third year option for the 2027 High Performance season.

Tommy Kanichis was named to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues coaching staff as their Offensive Coordinator this past February. Kanichis came to the Blues with a decade of experience on the sidelines. Most recently, he served as the Queen’s Gaels Halfbacks Coach, Offensive Line Assistant and Recruiting Coach during the 2023 season. Prior to this, Kanichis was the associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for the Saint Mary’s Huskies from 2020-23. His other U SPORTS football stint came at the University of Waterloo, when he served as the Running Backs Coach, Offensive Line Assistant and Scouting Coordinator for the Warriors from 2017-20. Kanichis also served as the offensive coordinator for Team East at the 2022 U SPORTS East West Bowl.

Coach Kanichis has also previously coached on the national stage, serving as the Offensive Coordinator with Team Nova Scotia. He has also coached the North Halton Crimson Tide of the OSFL and the Ottawa Sooners of the OFC. Tommy is a former U Sports athlete, playing from 2013-2016 with the Carleton Ravens. 

“I am thrilled and honoured beyond words to embark on this journey as Head Coach for Team Ontario U18 Football Tackle program. Together, we’ll elevate the game, inspire greatness, and forge a relentless pursuit for excellence in all we do . Our goals are to make every moment count, be leaders in our communities and represent our program and our province with pride. We will strive to be a well rounded program creating a boisterous experience that embodies pride, belief, an “all in” ego-less  approach and a pursuit for excellence led by a staff that has no bigger focus than the development and mentorship of those they serve.” says Coach Kanichis.

Coach Kanichis will work closely alongside Football Ontario and the Football Ontario High-Performance Committee in order to implement a plan to help continue to grow, develop, and sustain the success of the U18 Male Tackle Program.

Tommy will play an integral part in identifying, developing, and preparing high-performance athletes and coaches in order to be best prepared for the Canada Cup in the summer of 2025.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Coach Tommy Kanichis to our Team Ontario family. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to the development of young athletes align perfectly with our vision for the future. Tommy’s dynamic coaching style and proven track record make him the ideal leader to build upon the solid foundation laid by his predecessor. We are confident that under his leadership, Team Ontario will reach new heights and continue to set the standard for excellence in youth football.” says Aaron Geisler, CEO of Football Ontario.

Football Ontario is excited to have Coach Kanichis at the helm of the organization’s U18 Male Tackle Program and look forward to his successes.

Football Ontario is also currently seeking assistant coaches to be a part of the U18 Team Ontario staff.

PLEASE CONTINUE READING FOR THE FULL JOB POSTING INFORMATION

Job Title: Male Tackle Under 18 Tackle Assistant Coaches/Coordinators/GM

Application Deadline: August 2nd, 2024

Starting Date: August 16th, 2024

Football Ontario is #ALLIN. We are committed to celebrating inclusion and diversity in our hiring practices, and promoting these values daily. We support equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEING A GREAT TEAMMATE

ASSISTANT COACH CERTIFICATIONS

1. CERTIFICATIONS

ASSISTANT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ADMINISTRATION

2. COMMUNICATION

3. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

4. RED BLACK WEEKEND

5. CANADA CUP

BEING A GREAT TEAMMATE

“Great leaders only preach what they are willing to consistently practice themselves”

Guidelines for Being a Great Teammate (Coach, Parent, Athlete):

  1. I am practicing PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING with others. 
  2. I am only offering words of ENCOURAGEMENT with others.
  3. I am giving others my best ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM.
  4. I am open to DIVERSITY of thought. 
  5. I am RESPECTING the 24-hour rule before sending an email or posting on social media.

ASSISTANT COACH CERTIFICATIONS

  1. CERTIFICATIONS
  2. *Applicants must complete a Criminal Background Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening. 
  1. Required NCCP Courses:
CourseLink To Course
Making Ethical Decisions Evaluationhttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MED-E
Safe Contact 2.0 Refresherhttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#FB-SCR-EN
Making Head Way in Footballhttps://coach.ca/nccp-making-head-way-football
Anti-Racism in Coachinghttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#ARIC-E
Safe Sporthttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#SS
Understanding the Rule of Twohttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#URT-E
  1. Suggested NCCP Courses:

The following courses are not required but are considered assets to applicants for Football Ontario’s High Performance programs: 

CourseLink To Course
Mental Health in Sporthttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MHIS-E
Managing Conflicthttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MC-E
Creating a Positive Sport Environmenthttps://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#CPSE-E

ASSISTANT COACH ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1.  ADMINISTRATION
  2. Support GM and HC to maintain up-to-date player and coach contact information, distribute Football Ontario communications and sign off on relevant documents


2. COMMUNICATION

  1. Assist HC and GM with any communication needs
  2. Outreach/ communication with community partners to recruit volunteers for events and sponsors
  3. Promote events (ID Camps, recruitment opportunities) through social media to drive registration and player participation

3. HIGH PERFORMANCE PATHWAY

  1. Collaborate with rest of staff to create a practice plan for ID Camps, Development Camp and Training Camp
  1. Attend virtual sessions/meetings  (e.g., positional meetings are at the discretion of HC)
  1. Attend in-person events (tentative dates and locations for 2025): 
    • ID Camps (January and February, 2025):
      • Southern Ontario ID Camp
      • GTA ID Camp
      • Eastern ID Camp
      • Northern ID Camp
    • Development Camps (April, 2025):
      • Hamilton Development Camp
  • GTA Development Camp
  • Red Black Weekend (May, 2025)
  • 2025 Canada Cup Tournament (July, 2025)

4. RED BLACK WEEKEND

  1. Collaborate with Coaching Staff to make Team Red/ Black selections
  2. Support other coaches with supervision of players throughout the weekend
  3. Other duties as required

5. CANADA CUP

  1. Support other coaches and staff with supervision of players throughout travel process and at tournament
  2. Collaborate with coaches to make final roster decisions
  3. Ensure players are prepared for game
  4. Support staff to make sure tournament schedules are followed (practices/meals/meetings/etc.)
  5. Other duties as required

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume with a cover letter as well as three letters of reference (including a supervisor/manager of the team of your current position) and a copy of NCCP certification to:

Email: jtsui@footballontario.net 

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If you have interest in the role but are unable to complete a part of the application process, please reach out to JT Tsui:  jtsui@footballontario.net 

 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.footballontario.net

ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net