FNB Unveils U18 Canada Cup Staff

Football New Brunswick has unveiled their 2023 U18 Football Canada Cup staff. This years team will be led by Mount Allison University Defensive Coordinator Zak Colangelo.

The staff is a nice mix of familiar coaches such as Scott O’Neal, Phil Long, Vince Sturgeon and Dwight Anderson and some great additions who Colangelo is familiar with at the Mounties such as Matt Santangelo.

The coaching staff will provide a great blend of USport and High School coaches to offer the athletes the best opportunity for success.

Athletes will be given the opportunity to compete in an unbiased evaluation process through several phases. The Football Canada Cup will be held in Edmonton Alberta from July 7-15, 2023.

Registration and details for the U18 tryouts will be released this week!

NamePosition
Zak ColangeloHead Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Scott O’NealOffensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Phil LongSpecial Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Matt SantangeloOffensive Line/Run Game
Justin VogelsQuarterbacks/Pass Game
Vince SturgeonReceivers
Dwight AndersonDefensive Line
Turner SturgeonLinebackers
Gillian GilmoreAthletic Therapist
Josh HarrisGeneral Manager
Simon LeBlancEquipment Manager