March 2027
Coaches Mega Clinic
A full weekend of football education for Ontario coaches at every level, from first-year community volunteers to seasoned high school and club staff.
March 5 to 7, 2027 | University of Toronto
Early bird $50 until January 20 · Team registration $225 for a group of exactly 5 coaches
Spots are limited. Register early to save your spot and get the early bird rate. Food is provided, every session is recorded and all materials are shared with participants.
The weekend
The goal of the Mega Clinic is simple: give flag and tackle coaches at every level direct access to some of the best coaching minds in the province, and send them home with tools they can use with their teams right away.
Register for the full clinic (Saturday and Sunday), Sunday NCCP Competition Development only, or the Friday Hall of Fame Dinner only. Every session is recorded and all materials are shared with participants after the weekend, so you never miss a breakout.
Saturday, March 6
Clinic day
Hands-on workshops led by top OUA coaches from across the province, plus a keynote address.
- Offensive workshops: schemes, position play and teaching progressions
- Defensive workshops: fronts, coverages and technique
- Special teams workshops: units, situations and fundamentals
- Keynote address (speaker to be announced)
- OUA Head Coaches Panel: Building a Program
- Choose your breakouts on the day. No need to pre-select sessions.
- Time to connect with coaches from across Ontario
- Dedicated flag football sessions, with many other workshops also applicable to flag coaches
Sunday, March 7
Keynote + NCCP pathways
Everyone starts together with a Sunday keynote. Then choose the pathway that fits where you are in your coaching.
Comp-Dev pathway (eligible coaches only, led by Football Canada)
- Management Workshop
- Advanced Skills and Systems in Offence, Defence and Flag streams, with video review and Q&A
- Counts toward your NCCP Competition Development certification
Comp-Int pathway (open to all coaches)
- Position skills: Quarterback, Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Defensive Back, Running Back, Receiver and Linebacker
- Coordinator modules: Offence, Defence and Special Teams
- Role of the Coordinator and Game Planning
Who can attend what
- Comp-Dev: university (OUA and U SPORTS), junior (CJFL) and provincial or national team coaches, certified Comp-Int Head Coaches and certified Level 3 (old NCCP) coaches
- Comp-Int: high school and community club coaches, and any Comp-Dev eligible coach who would rather take this pathway. Position skills sessions count toward Comp-Int Position Coach training.
- Coordinator modules: typically for coaches with Safe Contact, Make Ethical Decisions, and training or certification in two or more positions on one side of the ball
- Respect in Sport is required for all NCCP training
For full prerequisites, see Football Canada’s NCCP certification pathways and requirements.
Flag football specific courses will be available for flag coaches.
Schedule
Tentative schedule. Times and sessions are subject to change.
Tentative schedule. Times and sessions are subject to change. Registered coaches will get the final schedule by email.
Awards and recognition
Football Ontario will present its annual Awards and Recognition during the Mega Clinic weekend, celebrating the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and organizations who make football in Ontario what it is.
Sunday, March 7 · 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Football Ontario Awards and Recognition
Join us as we recognize this year’s award recipients in front of coaches from across the province. Every Mega Clinic participant is welcome.
Sunday, March 7, 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Blue and White Room
Award recipients attend the ceremony free of charge. Recipients who are not registered for the clinic are welcome for the ceremony only.
Recipients are announced before the weekend.
Awards to be presented
Individual awards
- Athlete of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Official of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Administrator of the Year
Organizational awards
- Club, Association, League and Officials’ Association categories
Legacy and special recognition
- Special Recognition Award
- All-Ontarian Certificates
- Legacy Service Recognition
Hall of Fame inductees are celebrated at the Friday dinner.
All five individual awards will be presented at the event.
Speakers
Confirmed speakers will be announced here as they are locked in. Check back for updates.
Speaker
Todd Galloway
Head Coach, Wilfrid Laurier University
Speaker
Ryan Bechmanis
Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Queen’s University
Speaker
Jamie Cook
Offensive Coordinator, York University
Speaker
Jerome Erdman
Defensive Back Coach, University of Waterloo
Keynote
To be announced
Our keynote speaker will be announced soon. Check back for updates.
Registration
Choose your weekend
Three options. Here is exactly what each one includes. There is no Saturday-only option.
Friday, March 5
Hall of Fame Dinner
$125 per person
or $1,200 for a table of 10
What you get
- Football Ontario Hall of Fame Dinner
- Celebrate this year’s inductees
- Open to everyone: coaches, families, alumni and anyone who supports Ontario football
Not included
Clinic sessions on Saturday or Sunday
6:00 to 10:00 p.m. · Venue to be announced · Dress code: semi-formal
Saturday + Sunday
Full clinic
$75
What you get
- Saturday clinic day: keynote, OUA Head Coaches Panel and five breakout blocks
- Sunday keynote plus your NCCP pathway: Comp-Dev (eligible coaches, +$20) or Comp-Int (open to all)
- Food provided both days
- Coaches social on Saturday evening
- Every session recorded, all materials shared
Not included
Hall of Fame Dinner ($125 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10)
Early bird $50 until January 20 · Team registration $225 for a group of exactly 5 coaches
Note: Participating in Sunday NCCP Competition Development is an extra $20. Team registration is $225 for a group of exactly 5 coaches, a $25 savings compared to registering separately.
Sunday, March 7
NCCP Comp Dev only
$45
What you get
- Sunday keynote
- Comp-Dev pathway: Management Workshop plus Offence, Defence and Flag streams
- Led by Football Canada
- Counts toward your NCCP certification
- Lunch provided
- Materials shared after the clinic
Not included
Saturday clinic day (keynote, OUA panel, breakouts), the coaches social and the Hall of Fame Dinner
Saturday session recordings are available to Saturday participants only. All coaches will be able to watch the Saturday sessions at a later date on Football Ontario’s YouTube channel.
Anyone can take the Sunday Competition Development course, but you cannot be recorded as Comp-Dev Trained until you meet the prerequisites.
Spots are limited. Register early for the best rate, or register your whole staff with team registration.
- Three ways to register: Hall of Fame Dinner, Full clinic, or NCCP Competition Development only
- Early bird registration at a reduced rate until January 20
- Team registration for clubs and schools registering several coaches together
- Every session is recorded and all materials are shared with participants
- Food is provided for all participants
- March 5 to 7, 2027 at the University of Toronto
- Early bird: $50 until January 20
- Regular: $75 after January 20
- Team registration: $225 for a group of exactly 5 coaches, using the team form on TeamLinkt
- Registration closes: February 24 · Capacity: 250 coaches
- Payment: By card through TeamLinkt
- Refunds: Available until February 19. No refunds after that date.
How to register
Four steps to lock in your spot.
1
Register
Register early for the early bird rate, or register your staff together with team registration. Spaces are limited.
2
Check NCCP requirements
Make sure you have an NCCP number. You can create one for free on The Locker.
3
Watch your inbox
We will follow up with confirmation, schedule and venue details.
4
Join us at U of T
Arrive ready to learn. Food is provided for all participants.
Before you arrive
What to bring, what each day looks like, how to get there and what you get after the clinic.
What to bring
Friday, March 5: Hall of Fame Dinner
Time and venue: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Venue to be announced.
Saturday, March 6: Clinic day
Check-in opens 7:30 a.m. Keynote starts 8:45 a.m.
Choose your breakouts on the day. Lunch is provided.
Wraps at 5:15 p.m. Coaches social from 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7: Keynote and NCCP pathways
Check-in and breakfast 8:00 a.m. Keynote starts 8:30 a.m.
Wraps at 4:30 p.m. Lunch is provided.
Awards and Recognition: Sunday, 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., Blue and White Room
Getting there: St. George campus, downtown Toronto
Subway: St. George, Museum or Queen’s Park station.
No designated clinic parking. Plan for paid lots or transit.
After the clinic: Recordings and materials
Session recordings and materials will be uploaded to the Football Ontario Coaches Hub.
Venue
The 2027 Mega Clinic is on the University of Toronto’s downtown St. George campus, steps from the subway and close to hotels, food and transit.
Clinic location
University of Toronto
St. George Campus, downtown Toronto
Blue and White Room, accessed through the U of T Athletic Centre
By subway (TTC)
Line 1: St. George, Museum or Queen’s Park station. Line 2: St. George or Spadina station. All are a short walk to campus.
From out of town (GO and UP Express)
Take GO Transit or UP Express to Union Station, then Line 1 north to Queen’s Park, Museum or St. George.
Driving and parking
There is no designated clinic parking. Use paid U of T lots (Pay-by-Plate or the ParkedIn app) or nearby Green P city lots. Arrive early Saturday.
Accessibility
Need an accessibility accommodation? Email amckenna@footballontario.net when you register and we will help you plan your day.
Accommodations
Coming in from out of town? Here is where to stay near the University of Toronto.
Clinic hotel rate
Book your hotel
Hotel rooms for the Mega Clinic are available through our hotel booking portal. More hotel options will be added.
Bloor and St. George
Kimpton Saint George
280 Bloor St. W.
North edge of campus, beside St. George station.
Bloor and Avenue Rd.
Park Hyatt Toronto
4 Avenue Rd.
Upscale option next to the ROM and Museum station.
Bay and Gerrard
Chelsea Hotel Toronto
33 Gerrard St. W.
Large downtown hotel with family rooms, near College station.
Yonge and Carlton
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre
30 Carlton St.
Steps from College station on Line 1.
Hotels are listed for convenience only. Rates and availability are set by each hotel. Football Ontario has no arrangement with them until a room block is announced.
Moments from the 2026 Mega Clinic
A look back at last year’s Future of Football Mega Clinic.
Coaches and staff at the 2026 Future of Football Mega Clinic.
A classroom session at the 2026 Mega Clinic.
What coaches said
2026 attendee
“A very useful and enjoyable clinic to attend. The presenters were all professional and provided excellent take-away materials. I would recommend coaches attend for inspiration or as a refresher on a variety of football-related subjects.”
John Lombardi
2026 attendee
“One of my favourite parts of the clinic was sitting in a room with Coach Paul LaPolice, watching film and listening to him break down plays. Being able to learn from experienced coaches, hear their perspectives and gain a better understanding of the game is something I really value. I also appreciated the opportunity to connect with other coaches who share the same passion for football.”
Jennifer Pinder
Watch the past Mega Clinic
Get a feel for the clinic before you register. Sessions from our 2021 virtual Mega Clinic are available on the Football Ontario YouTube channel.
Past Mega Clinic video coming soon. It will be uploaded here at a later date.
Questions
Answers to the most common questions about registration, NCCP, the weekend and getting there.
Who should attend?
Head coaches, assistants and coordinators from community, high school and club programs across Ontario. Tackle and flag coaches are welcome.
What are my registration options?
There are three: the full clinic (Saturday clinic day plus the Sunday keynote and NCCP pathways), NCCP Competition Development only (Sunday) or the Hall of Fame Dinner only (Friday). There is no Saturday-only option. The Hall of Fame Dinner is a separate ticket: $125 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10.
How much does it cost?
Hall of Fame Dinner: $125 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10. Full clinic: $50 early bird until January 20, then $75. Team registration: $225 for a group of exactly 5 coaches, a $25 savings compared to registering separately. Adding Sunday NCCP Competition Development to the full clinic is an extra $20. NCCP Competition Development only: $45.
How does team registration work?
Team registration is for teams of exactly 5 coaches at $225 total, a $25 savings compared to registering separately. Choose the team registration option on the registration form.
When do I pay, and what is the refund policy?
Payment is due at the end of registration. No refunds are given within 2 weeks of the event (after February 19).
Is the Hall of Fame Dinner included?
No. The Hall of Fame Dinner is a separate ticket: $125 per person or $1,200 for a table of 10.
What are the prerequisites for Sunday?
Anyone can take the Sunday Competition Development course, but you cannot be recorded as Comp-Dev Trained until you meet the prerequisites. See Football Canada’s NCCP certification pathways and requirements.
Does Sunday count toward my NCCP certification?
Yes. The Comp-Dev pathway delivers NCCP Competition Development training, led by Football Canada. On the Comp-Int pathway, position skills sessions count toward Comp-Int Position Coach training and the coordinator modules support coaches working toward Comp-Int Coordinator. See the prerequisites question below.
Do I pick my breakout sessions in advance?
No. Choose your breakouts on the day. Session rooms and topics will be posted at check-in.
Are sessions recorded?
Yes. Every session is recorded and all materials are shared with participants after the clinic.
Is food provided?
Yes. Food is provided for all participants.
Are any sessions on the field?
All sessions take place in the classroom. Depending on availability, there may be a chance to get on the turf.
What should I bring?
Your NCCP number, a laptop or notebook, a water bottle and photo ID.
Will I get a certificate of attendance?
Attending earns NCCP Professional Development (PD) points, which are added to your profile on The Locker.
Where do I park?
There is no designated parking for the clinic. Use paid U of T lots (Pay-by-Plate or the ParkedIn app) or nearby Green P city lots. See the Venue section for transit options.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email amckenna@footballontario.net. Aidan McKenna, Programs Manager, will reply within 24 to 48 hours.
Event partners
Thank you to the partners who make the Coaches Mega Clinic possible. Interested in joining them? See the partnership packages below.
Presenting partner · 1 spot
Your brand here
Top billing on the Coaches Mega Clinic and the Football Ontario Hall of Fame Dinner, including a table of 10 at the dinner. This spot is open. Put your brand in front of coaches from across Ontario.
Clinic sponsors
Recognition throughout the Mega Clinic weekend
Up to 3 spots
Exhibitors
Meet coaches face to face in the exhibitor hall
Tables available. See exhibitor packages below.
Supporting partners
Organizations supporting coach education in Ontario
Football Canada
Buffalo Bills
Toronto Argonauts
Football Toronto
NFL Canada
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities
Put your brand in front of flag and tackle coaches from across Ontario. Our full sponsorship package, with pricing and benefits for every level, is coming soon. Request a copy and we will send it to you as soon as it is ready.
Hall of Fame Dinner: The Presenting Partner receives one table at the event. Clinic Sponsors receive 2 tickets.
Presenting partner
Presenting Partner
Our top package, covering both the Coaches Mega Clinic and the Football Ontario Hall of Fame Dinner. Pricing to be announced.
Includes a table of 10 at the Hall of Fame Dinner ($1,200 value)
Event sponsor
Clinic Sponsor
Recognition throughout the Mega Clinic weekend. Pricing to be announced.
Includes 2 Hall of Fame Dinner tickets ($250 value)
Exhibitor
Exhibitor Table
A table at the clinic to connect with coaches face to face. Pricing to be announced.
Hall of Fame Dinner tickets available at $125 each
Custom
Build Your Own
Have something else in mind? We will work with you on a package that fits your goals.
Can include Hall of Fame Dinner tickets or a table