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JERRY PHILIP
Defensive Backs Coach
~14th Season~ |
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CHRIS KUSMIRSKI
Special Teams Coach
~7th Season~ |
| Coach Philip is in season fourteen in Red and Gold. Coach Philip will work with the Defensive Backs. Jerry played University football for York and played in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos. He has been a part of three Provincial titles (2011, 2016, 2019). Coach Philip also recently coached with the Hamilton Hurricanes (CJFL). |
Chris returns to the Lords for the 2025 season. Coach K will once again work with the kickers and help to co-ordinate the Lords Special Teams. Coach K Senior is currently coaching with the Burlington Stampeders U14 AAA Team. |
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BRIAN BROCK
Offensive Line Coach
~6th Season~ |
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CHRIS KUSMIRSKI JR
Asst. Special Teams Coach
~6th Season~ |
| Recognized as one of the provinces top high school coaches over his 31 year teaching career at Lorne Park SS and Etobicoke CI, Coach Brock Sr has spent the past 15 years coaching the offensive line at McMaster University. He brings great experience to the Lords program having coached in East/West Bowl games, guest coached at CFL Camps, worked for Team Ontario and has been a NCCP course conductor. |
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Chris Kusmirski JR returns to the Lords this season to work with his father on the Nelson Special Teams Units. Coach K Junior is also the Head Coach at Sir Winston Churchill in Hamilton and the Head Coach of the Burlington Stampeders U14 AAA Team. |
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STEVE CARTER
Defensive Coordinator
~5th Season~ |
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ALEX PORCO
Asst. Defensive Backs Coach
~5th Season~ |
| Steve returns to work alongside the other Defensive Coaches in Coordinating the Lords Defence. Coach Carter has also coached with the Burlington Stampeders in the OPFL and also at Central HS with the Trojans. Steve will work primarily with the Defensive Backs and Linebackers daily. |
Coach P is back with the Defensive Backs in 2025. She was an outstanding addition to the Coaching Staff and is well respected by coaches and players alike. Alex is also the first female coach in the CJFL with the Hamilton Hurricanes. |
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PATRICK DUNN
Defensive Line Coach
~4th Season~ |
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DON BENNETT
Receivers Coach
~2nd Season~ |
| Patrick returns to Nelson for his fourth season as a coach. A starter on the OL and DL over the past few seasons, Patrick is developing into a great young coach. |
Coach Bennett returns for his second season in Red & Gold. Both Don's sons have played for Nelson and graduated on to USPORTS careers. Coach Bennett has been on the sidelines for many years with the Burlington Stampeders program. |
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ROBBIE WALKER
Running Back Coach
~2nd Season~ |
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GRANT COBB
Defensive Assistant Coach
~1st Season~ |
| Robbie Walker returns for his second season at Nelson since graduating as a player after the 2016 OFSAA Championship. Walker went on to have a solid career for the Mt. Allison Mounties. We are excited to have Robbie back at Nelson in 2025. |
Grant joins the Lords for the 2025 season on the Defensive side of the ball. Coach Cobb looks to carry on a legacy in the Red and Gold after sons Jack and Loche both excelled at Nelson. Jack is currently a starting LB for the Guelph Gryphons. |
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DEREK ENROS
Offensive Line Coach
~2nd Season~ |
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EDNA PARNHAM
Team Manager
~11th Season~ |
| Coach Tiny returns for a second season on the Lords sidelines. Derek has a wealth of Offensive Line experience having coached at Lorne Park HS and with the Mississauga Warriors and Burlington Stampeders. We are excited to have Coach Tiny back to work with Coach Brock SR in the trenches. |
Edna returns for an eleventh season with the Lords to carry out administrative duties. Both Edna's sons (Connor and Tyler) are former Lord WRs. Edna's effort and support of the program are unmatched. |
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SHAELEY BARRIOS-BARRERA
Team Trainer
~1st Season~ |
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MAX DUNN
Student Manager
~3rd Season~ |
| Shaeley joins the Lords for her first season as the team trainer. A Sheridan College graduate, Shaeley will be a welcome addition to the Lords sideline. |
Max will rejoin the Lords in 2025 to assist with managerial duties at practices and games. A member of the Nelson CPP Program, Max continues to be a welcome addition to the Lords Football Program. |
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DR. DAVE DORION
Team Doctor
~11th Season~ |
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| Dave continues with the Nelson program this year providing our athletes with top of the line medical care and rehabilitation. With the growth of his clinic 'Burlington Sport & Spine' in the Nelson area, Dave continues to be a vital part of Nelson Lords athletics. |
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