Coaching philosophy

My coaching philosophy is to create a positive and supportive environment where every player feels included, confident, and motivated to improve. I believe coaching is about more than just winning games, it’s about teaching teamwork, communication, respect, and confidence. I want my players to enjoy playing flag football, learn from their mistakes, and feel proud of their progress. Most importantly, I want to be someone my players can look up to and know that I believe in them.

What athletes can expect

Athletes can expect a positive, fun, and supportive environment where they are encouraged to work hard and be themselves. I’ll push players to improve while also understanding that everyone learns at their own pace. They can expect clear communication, teamwork, respect, and lots of encouragement. My goal is for every athlete to leave each practice feeling like they learned something new and got a little better.

Coaching strengths

• Teaching
• Communication
• Strategy
• Creativity
• Athlete development
• Relationship-building

Flag coaching experience

Hawks offensive coach
Kanata knights assistent coach

Playing experience

11 years of touch and flag
4 with the hawks
10 with the Kanata knights
1 year with Sheridan college

Other sports coached

n/a

Certifications and education

NCCP Certifications
Anti-racism in coaching
Understanding the rule of two
NCCP make ethical decisions
NCCP making head way in sport
Safe sport training - Direct athlete contact

Achievements

2023 provincials silver medalist
2024 national gold medalist
2025 u19 team Ontario
2025 UA World Cup gold medalist
2026 Quebec football colonial div 3 gold medalist

Favourite part about coaching

My favourite part about coaching is seeing the players improve and gain confidence over time. I love watching them learn new skills, support each other, and get excited about the game. It’s really rewarding to know that I can help them grow as athletes while also making a positive impact on them outside of football.

Away from football

Im really good at archery and have been shooting for 6 years.

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Coaching philosophy

Focus on the journey and daily growth rather than just the scoreboard.

What athletes can expect

I approach practices as I do a job. While communicating with the team and running drills, I expect athletes to be focused and give their best effort as I will do the same. There’s always time in between let the silly out.

Coaching strengths

• Accountability
• Athlete development
• Relationship-building

Flag coaching experience

One year with OWF/Hawks

Playing experience

Played high school tackle football

Other sports coached

n/a

Certifications and education

NCCP Certifications:
Anti-racism in Coaching
Understanding the Rule of Two
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
NCCP Making Head Way in Sport
Safe Sport Training - Decision Makers
Safe Sport Training - Direct Athlete Contact

Achievements

2026 – U17 Ontario Summer Games: Silver

Favourite part about coaching

Watching athletes realize their potential through the hard work they’ve put in.

Away from football

Spent many years competing in martial arts and wrestling so understand the dedication it takes to excel in your sport.

Coaching philosophy

Competing with effort, Improving with purpose, Becoming better humans, and Having fun along the way.

What athletes can expect

Support, Communication, Challenges, Fun.

Coaching strengths

• Energy
• Accountability
• Strategy
• Athlete development
• Calm under pressure

Flag coaching experience

NCAFA coach, Assistant Coach
Hawks Defensive coordinator

Playing experience

Over 20 years of Flag football experience and Touch football. Still improving!

Other sports coached

N/A

Certifications and education

NCCP Certifications:
Anti-racism in Coaching
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
NCCP Making Head Way in Sport
Safe Sport Training - Decision Makers
Safe Sport Training - Direct Athlete Contact
Safe Sport Training - no Direct Athlete Contact
Understanding the Rule of Two

Achievements

U16 Teal Second place Joliette Tournament.

Favourite part about coaching

Smiles, Athletes growing as a team, reaching goals.

Away from football

My Daughters, also Hawks!
Woodworking, outdoors.

Coaching philosophy

My coaching philosophy is to teach and listen. Being a female role model is important in helping girls and young women develop skills that will be useful to them in play and in life. I like to adapt my coaching style to an athlete’s need.

What athletes can expect

Athletes can expect me to be calm, communicative, open and genuine.

Coaching strengths

• Teaching
• Communication
• Creativity
• Relationship-building
• Calm under pressure

Flag coaching experience

I have recently joined the Hawks program and look forward to sharing my football knowledge and playing experience with the athletes.

Playing experience

I have been playing touch football for over 30 years and flag football for the past 5 years with OWF. Lifelong multi-sport athlete including gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, soccer and baseball

Other sports coached

Gymnastics, soccer, touch football ranging from ages 18 months to adults

Certifications and education

NCCP level II gymnastics coach
Anti-racism in coaching
Understanding the rule of two
NCCP Make ethical decisions
NCCP Making headway in sport

Achievements

Touch football Nationals champion 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003
Touch football Provincials champion 1997, 2000, 2003, 2015, 2017

Favourite part about coaching

My favourite part of coaching is seeing the confidence building in the players. I enjoy getting to know each and every athlete individually.

Away from football

I love travelling, reading, spending time with family and friends and I love to laugh!

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Coaching philosophy

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What athletes can expect

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Coaching strengths

• Coming Soon

Flag coaching experience

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Playing experience

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Other sports coached

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Certifications and education

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Achievements

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Favourite part about coaching

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Away from football

Coming Soon

Coaching philosophy

Every athlete develops differently. Effort, commitment and accountability are expected from everyone. My job is to be honest about what each athlete needs, give them the tools to improve and push them beyond what they believe they can do.

What athletes can expect

Athletes can expect consistency. I will challenge them, hold them accountable and expect them to show up for their team. They can also expect me to show up for them.

Coaching strengths

• Teaching
• Communication
• Accountability
• Strategy
• Creativity
• Confidence-building
• Athlete development

Flag coaching experience

7

Playing experience

33

Other sports coached

n/a

Certifications and education

Community Coach Flag Football - 2020
Comp Development Flag Football – in progress
NCCP: Safe sport, Making headway, Rule of Two, MED, Anti-racism in Coaching, Asthma Management in Sports, Leading a Drug-free sport, Coaching Athletes with Disabilities, Mental Health in Sport, Leading a Return to Sport Participation

Achievements

2026 – U23 FQ Tournament Div 3: Gold
2026 – U16 FQ Tournament: Silver
2026 – U16 BITC: Gold
2026 – U16 UA Elite Circuit: Gold
2026 – 17U Summer Games: Silver
2026 – U18 Club National: Bronze
2025 – U19 UA Worlds: Gold
2025 – U18 Elite National Championship: Bronze
2024 – Women's OWIFA - CU Tier 2: Gold
2024 – U18 Elite National Championship: Silver
2024 – U18 Club NationalsChampionship: Gold
2024 – 17U Ontario Summer Games: Gold
2023 – U18 Provincials Championship: Silver
2023 – U18 Elite National Championship: Bronze
2023 – U16 Elite National Championship: Bronze
2022 – U18 Provincial Championship: Gold

Favourite part about coaching

Watching athletes put in the work and gain confidence in themselves. I also love seeing a group of individuals learn how to compete and succeed as a team.

Away from football

Away from football I like to draw.

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Coaching philosophy

Sport builds confidence, resilience, leadership, and a sense of belonging. I want athletes to have a place where they feel challenged, supported, and encouraged to push beyond what they thought they were capable of. Being able to play a small part in their growth, both on and off the field, is why I keep coaching.

What athletes can expect

Athletes can expect to be challenged and supported.

Coaching strengths

• Teaching
• Strategy
• Athlete development

Flag coaching experience

Hawks Head Coach
Football Ontario Defensive Coordinator
Ottawa University Defensive Coordinator
Carleton University Defensive Coordinator
Bell Warriors Head Coach

Playing experience

I play in the OWF women’s flag football league.
Played touch football for many years.

Other sports coached

Basketball

Certifications and education

Degree in kinesiology
Community Coach Flag Football - 2020
Comp Development Flag Football – in progress
Flag football officials training Level 2 - 2025
Functional Movement Screening Certification
Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, CPT
Basketball officials training
Basketball level 1
NCCP Facilitator
NCCP: Safe sport, Making headway, Rule of Two, MED, Anti-racism in Coaching, Asthma Management in Sports, Leading a Drug-free sport, Coaching Athletes with Disabilities, Mental Health in Sport, Leading a Return to Sport Participation

Achievements

2026 – U18 Provincial Silver
2026 – U14 Provincial Silver
2026 – U18 Club National Bronze
2026 – U14 Club National Silver
2026 – U18 UA Elite League Champions
2026 – U14 UA Elite League Silver Medal
2026 – U23 FQ Tournament Div 3 Champions
2026 – U18 FQ Tournament Silver Medal
2026 – U14 FQ Tournament Silver Medal
2025 – Elite National Championship – U18 Bronze
2025 – Club National event – U14 Bronze
2024 - OWIFA - Tier 2 Gold
2024 – Elite National Championship - U18 Women's Silver
2024 - Club Nationals - U18 Women's Gold
2024 - Ontario Summer Games - U17 Women's Gold
2023 - Provincials - U18 Women's Silver
2023 – Elite National Championship - U18 Women's Bronze
2022 - Provincials - U18 Women's Gold

Favourite part about coaching

Watching athletes realize they are more capable then they thought.

Away from football

I like to garden

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Coaching philosophy

I believe in nurturing an environment that encourages a passion and enthusiasm for sport

What athletes can expect

I will always bring the energy

Coaching strengths

• Energy
• Athlete development
• Relationship-building

Flag coaching experience

n/a

Playing experience

7 years

Other sports coached

Basketball

Certifications and education

Human Kinetics (BScHK) at uOttawa - 2nd year
Basketball officials training - level 1
Soccer officials training - level 6
NCCP: Safe sport, Making headway, Rule of Two, Anti-racism in Coaching

Achievements

Player Achievements:
2026 – Hawks U23 FQ Tournament Div 3: Gold

Favourite part about coaching

Watching players improve

Away from football

I like to crochet

Social media

none

Coaching philosophy

Fun and learning.
Sport has to be fun to make.you want to keep.coming back to it.
Learning is for both athletes and coaches. There is always something new and different to learn.

What athletes can expect

Commitment to the Hawks values of power, presence, passion, and play.
Commitment to learning, developing, and competing.

Coaching strengths

• Communication
• Strategy
• Confidence-building
• Athlete development

Flag coaching experience

2022 Team Ontario U16G
OWF Hawks

Playing experience

30+ years touch and flag football
Lifelong multisport athlete including basketball, volleyball, and taekwondo

Other sports coached

Touch football
Basketball

Certifications and education

NCCP Certified non-contact football coach
NCCP Trained defensive backs coach
B.Sc. Honours chemistry and biology

Achievements

As a coach, 2022 provincial silver medallist, national bronze medallist
As a player, city, provincial, and national champion

Favourite part about coaching

Seeing athletes take what they have learned and practiced, and then applying it on the field.

Away from football

I love food, travel, and history. Bugs Bunny has had a profound impact on my life.

Coaching philosophy

My coaching philosophy is built around development, accountability and creating an environment where athletes can succeed. I believe in setting high expectations while supporting athletes and helping them understand what it takes to reach their goals.

I expect athletes to work hard, be coachable, be good teammates and take ownership of their development. Competition and winning are important, but so are growth, resilience and learning how to respond to challenges. Also the most importance piece is making sure the athletes still have fun playing a sport they love.

What athletes can expect

Athletes can expect dedication and commitment from me. I will lead by example by bringing energy, preparation and accountability to every practice and competition. I believe athletes deserve a coach who is invested in their development and willing to put in the work alongside them.

I will also challenge athletes to step outside their comfort zone. Growth comes from being willing to try new things, make mistakes and push through challenges. I will support you through that process while continuing to push you to become the best athlete and teammate you can be.

Coaching strengths

• Communication
• Energy
• Accountability
• Strategy
• Creativity
• Confidence-building
• Relationship-building

Flag coaching experience

Coaching at the rec level and coaching with the hawks across the U14,U16 and U18 age groups.

Playing experience

n/a

Other sports coached

n/a

Certifications and education

NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport
Anti-racism in Coaching
Community Novice Coach: Non-Contact
NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
NCCP Sport Nutrition
NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation
Make Ethical Decisions
NCCP Emergency Action Plan
Making Head Way in Football
Understanding the Rule of Two
Safe Sport Training - Direct Athlete Contact

Achievements

2026 - U23 Football Quebec D3: Gold
2026 - U14 UA Elite Circuit: Silver
2026 - U14 Provincial Championship: Silver
2026 - U14 Club Nationals Championship: Silver

Favourite part about coaching

My favourite thing about coaching is watching a team come together and seeing the growth that happens along the way. It is rewarding to see athletes develop their skills, gain confidence and learn to trust and support one another.

Away from football

I love reading and can often be found with a book when not on the field or working.