FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Football Ontario Announces the 2027 Football Ontario Coaching Mega Clinic
A full weekend of coach education, NCCP certification and recognition comes to the University of Toronto, March 5 to 7, 2027
TORONTO, ON, November 12, 2026 – Football Ontario is bringing coaches from across the province together for the 2027 Football Ontario Coaching Mega Clinic, taking place March 5 to 7, 2027 at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus in downtown Toronto. Sessions run in the Blue and White Room, accessed through the U of T Athletic Centre.
The Mega Clinic gives flag and tackle coaches at every level, from first-year community volunteers to seasoned high school, club and university staff, direct access to some of the best coaching minds in the province. Coaches will leave with practical tools they can use with their teams right away.
The 2027 event builds on the success of the 2026 Future of Football Mega Clinic, which brought coaches together for a weekend of film study, classroom sessions and connection with peers.
The weekend
Friday, March 5: Football Ontario Hall of Fame Dinner. The weekend opens with the Hall of Fame Dinner, celebrating this year’s inductees. The dinner runs from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., with the venue to be announced.
Saturday, March 6: Clinic day. Coaches choose from five breakout blocks covering offence, defence, special teams and dedicated flag football sessions, plus a keynote address and an OUA Head Coaches Panel on building a program. Confirmed speakers include:
- Todd Galloway, Head Coach, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Ryan Bechmanis, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Queen’s University
- Jamie Cook, Offensive Coordinator, York University
- Jerome Erdman, Defensive Back Coach, University of Waterloo
The day wraps with a coaches social at The Duke of York, open to registered coaches 19 and over.
Sunday, March 7: NCCP pathways. After a Sunday keynote, coaches choose their pathway. Competition Development, led by Football Canada, is recommended for high-performance coaches, including OUA, OWIFA and OFC coaches. Competition Introduction position and coordinator modules are open to all coaches. Flag football specific courses will also be available.
Football Ontario will also present its annual Awards and Recognition on Sunday, honouring the Athlete, Coach and Official of the Year and Legacy Service Recognition recipients in front of coaches from across the province.
“Coaches are at the heart of every program in this province, and the Mega Clinic is our chance to invest directly in them. Bringing flag and tackle coaches together with some of the best minds in Canadian football, and giving them a clear path to NCCP certification, means better experiences for every athlete they coach.” said Aaron Geisler, CEO, Football Ontario.
Registration
Registration is open now through TeamLinkt, with four options:
- Full clinic (Saturday and Sunday): $50 early bird until January 20, then $75
- Team registration (exactly 5 coaches): $225 early bird until January 20, then $375
- NCCP Competition Development only (Sunday): $45
- Hall of Fame Dinner (Friday): $125 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10
Register Here: https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/footballontario?cid=77962
Adding Sunday Competition Development to a full clinic or team registration is an extra $20 per coach. A current Football Ontario membership is required and is included in the registration form.
Registration closes February 24, 2027, or when the clinic reaches its capacity of 250 coaches. Full details, the schedule and registration links are available at footballontario.net/football-ontario-mega-clinic.
Partnership opportunities
The Mega Clinic is supported by Football Canada, the Buffalo Bills, the Toronto Argonauts, Football Toronto and NFL Canada. Presenting partner, clinic sponsor and exhibitor packages are available for organizations looking to connect with flag and tackle coaches from across Ontario. To request the sponsorship package, email amckenna@footballontario.net.
About Football Ontario
Football Ontario is the provincial sport organization for flag and tackle football in Ontario. Its mission is to provide football for all through leadership, promotion and development, supporting athletes, coaches, officials and member organizations across the province.
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