For Immediate Release 

September 12 2025

Football Ontario Unveils Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle Head Coach

Football Ontario Announces Dan Legros as Head Coach of Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle Program

Hamilton, ON – [September 12 2025] – Football Ontario is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Legros as the new Head Coach of the Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle Program.

Coach Legros brings a wealth of experience and a longstanding commitment to the growth of football across Ontario, particularly within women’s tackle. Most recently, he served as the General Manager Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle, bringing home a silver medal from the National Championship in Calgary. Coach Legros was also the Defensive Coordinator for Team Ontario U18 Women’s Tackle Team Black in 2024. 

“Through his extensive involvement across Team Ontario programs, I have come to know Coach Legros as an outstanding advocate, leader, and mentor for young women in our sport,” says Emily Todd, Director of Development & Administration. “He has a proven ability to not only develop athletes, but also empower new leaders and coaches across the province. I am excited to work with him in this new role as we continue to strengthen our high-performance pathway for women’s tackle football and prepare to lead Team Ontario to success at the 2026 National Championship.”

In addition to his provincial experience, Legros is the Head Coach of the Cornwall Wildcats 19U OWFL team and was instrumental in launching the women’s tackle high school program at École Secondaire Catholique La Citadelle. His leadership has consistently opened doors for athletes to access opportunities in football, while creating pathways for future growth of the women’s game.

“I am incredibly proud to continue my coaching journey as the new Head Coach of Football Ontario’s U18 Women’s Tackle Program. It’s an honour to follow in the footsteps of Coach Carlie Manners, whose leadership built a culture of preparation, hard work, and excellence within this program. Ontario is home to an exceptional pool of female athletes and coaches, and I’m excited to work with and support talent from every corner of the province. Together with Football Ontario and a passionate coaching staff, we are committed to advancing women’s football both on and off the field across Ontario and beyond.

Our goal remains clear: to grow the game, create meaningful opportunities for girls and women, and compete with excellence at the national level.” says Coach Dan Legros

A dedicated advocate for women in sport, Legros has not only coached athletes but also mentored young men and women to take on leadership and coaching roles. His past involvement with Team Ontario includes coaching the U14 Boys team and serving as General Manager of the U16 Men’s Tackle program, showcasing his versatility and commitment to all levels of development.

Football Ontario looks forward to the future of the U18 Women’s Tackle Program under Coach Legros’ leadership, as he continues to inspire, develop, and empower the next generation of athletes across the province.

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