For Immediate Release
November 2 2027
Football Ontario Unveils 2027 Team Ontario U16 Women’s Tackle Coaching Staff
Football Ontario Announces the U16 Team Ontario Women’s Tackle Coaching Staff
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario has officially unveiled the 2027 Team Ontario coaching staff for the U16 Women’s Tackle Program that will compete in an inter-provincial competition in summer 2027.
Football Ontario is excited to announce the coaching staff for the 2027 U16 Team Ontario Women’s Tackle program, led by returning Head Coach Eric Parthenais. Following the successful launch of the U16 program in 2026, Football Ontario is committed to building on this foundation by expanding high-performance development opportunities for young female tackle football athletes across the province, born in 2012/2013/2014. The program will continue to focus on athlete development, skill progression, and preparing the next generation of athletes for future opportunities within the Team Ontario pathway and beyond.
The 2027 coaching staff brings together a dedicated and talented group of leaders with diverse experience as former Team Ontario athletes, U SPORTS athletes and recruiters, high school coaches, and Ontario Women’s Football League (OWFL) coaches. Their collective knowledge, passion, and commitment to athlete development will play an important role in strengthening the U16 program and supporting the continued growth of women’s tackle football in Ontario. The full 2027 coaching staff, along with their community and scholastic coaching affiliations, is listed below:
Head Coach & Offensive Coordintor: Eric Parthenais (Cumberland Panthers, Carleton University)
Offensive Line: Véronique St-Jean (Sudbury Spartans, Laurentian Voyageurs, École Secondaire Champlain, Sudbury Wild)
Receivers: Jorjanna Maggio (Oakville Titans, Former Team Ontario athlete)
Running Backs: Doug Van Moorsel (Oakville Titans)
Defensive Coordinator: Jon Wilkinson (University of Toronto Recruiter, Algonquin Secondary School)
Defensive Line: Tristan Rumeo (University of Toronto Recruiter, Oakville Titans)
Linebackers: Selene Lewis-Chan (York University Rugby athlete, Peel Panthers, Former Team Ontario athlete)
General Manager: Ittaana Krow (Quadball Canada)
Equipment Manager & Offensive Line: Ayden Cichy (Clarington Knights)
Team Ontario Women’s Tackle ID Camps will take place in January and February, 2027. Complete the Interest Form for the 2027 Identification Camps and be the first to sign up: Team Ontario Tackle Identification Camp Interest Form
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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
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