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2025 McDonald’s Mega Clinic
About
The McDonald’s Mega Clinic is a weekend long coach clinic tailored to coaches looking to gain new knowledge from experienced coaches. The Mega Clinic consists of specialized topics related to high level football coaching (U16, high school, high performance, adult leagues). The event features top coaching names from around the Maritimes and Canada!
This is unlike any other coach clinic Football NB offers and is for intermediate to advanced level coaches looking to do a deep dive into key components of the game.
This year the Mega Clinic will take place on January 11, 2025 at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Moncton, followed by online sessions Sunday January 12th.
Hotel Reservations
For coaches looking to reserve a room we can offer you the following options:
Comfort Inn – Magnetic Hill 15% off best available rate – 5 min drive
Comfort Inn – Moncton East 15% off best available rate – 9 min drive
Hampton Inn – $179 +tax, use code FNB by Dec 30th
THE SATURDAY SESSION IS SOLD OUT! You can still register for the Sunday online portion here
Schedule
The Mega Clinic is a two day event. Saturday is in person and Sunday is all online. Attendees can attend one day or all weekend (best value).
Saturday, January 11, 2025
| Time | Session A | Session B |
| 9:30am | Welcome | Welcome |
| 10:00am – 11:30am | Darrell Adams, Head Coach, University of Toronto – Building Success & Culture in Football | |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | Break | |
| 12:00pm-1:20pm | Andrew Pierson, Offensive Line BC Lions – Running Zone | Zak Colangelo, Defensive Coordinator, Mount Allison University – Defensive Fundamentals & Technique |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Lunch (provided) | Lunch (provided) |
| 2:30pm-3:50pm | Mathew Santangelo, OL Coach, Mount Allison University – Pass Protection Scheme | Matt Albright, Retired CFL Offensive Line – Running Power |
| 4:00pm-5:20pm | Kelly Jeffrey, CFL Coach & USports Head Coach Coach – Implementing & Coordinating Play Action | Lucas Cormier, CFL DB, National Team and Team NB alum – Linebacker Skills and Drills |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | Coaches Social at Sophia & Spritz | 25% OFF all Apps, Beer & Cocktails |
SUNDAY, January 12, 2025
| Time | Session A | Session B |
| 8:45am | Welcome | Welcome |
| 9:00am-10:20am | Paul LaPolice, TSN Analyst and Retired CFL Coach – Coordinating the Pass Game for Young QB’s | Kris Sweet, Offensive Line Coach, Toronto Argonauts – Pass Protection Technique |
| 10:30am – 11:50am | Josh Donnelly, Offensive Coordinator, University of Regina – Developing Mechanics for Young QB’s | Sheldon Gray, Defensive Coordinator, University of Regina – Running the 3-4 Defense |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00pm-2:20pm | Warren Craney, Football Canada, USports & National Team Head Coach – Intro to Match Coverage Principles | Sean Oleksewycz, Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, University of Manitoba – Zone Punt & Protection Maximizing Your Kicking Game |
| 2:30pm-3:50pm | Tom Retzlaff, Defensive Assistant, University of Regina – Intro to Analytics & Film | Matt Berry, Defensive Coordinator, Guelph Gryphons – Coverage Concepts |
| 4:00pm-5:20pm | Greg Peach, Director of Development at Pro Vision Academy & Retired CFL – Pass Rush Technique & Scheme | Alex Lothian, Defensive Coordinator, Carleton Ravens – Linebacker Concepts & Techniques |
Registration Options
| Package | Member | Non Member |
| Saturday Only (in person) | $150 | $175 |
| Sunday Only (Online) | $50 | $75 |
| Full Weekend | $175 | $200 |
| Full Weekend Group Rate (min 6 coaches) | $140 | $160 |
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the Mega Clinic please contact Jon Wilkinson